Essay for High School
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV – A (CALABARZON)
Division of Tayabas City
Tayabas West District
GIBANGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gibanga, Tayabas City
ACTION RESEARCH
Title: THE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE THE MULTIPLICATION SKILLS OF GRADE 5 & 6 MULTIGRADE STUDENTS
Abstract:
An action research was performed with the main aim of investigating ways of improving multi-grade school pupils conceptual understanding of multiplication. 26 pupils in multi-grade class participated in this action research project. This action research involved pupils in answering pre-test and post-test on multiplication. Pupils also reflected on their progress and the success of their studying strategies. The revise teaching of multiplication was integrated with the various techniques to perform children’s activities which have the potential to develop conceptual understanding of the subject. The data collected indicated that some pupils improved their understanding but some pupils needs more time to re-learn the subject. This research only presents some practical solutions proposed within the time available.
Background of Research
Gibanga Elementary School comprises of pupils from various backgrounds. The pupils are placed based on their achievement in 1st grading examination. There were 2 pupils in grade 5 and 4 pupils in grade 6 who have 80% above in their class card while the others have 79% below. So, I decided to do a research towards pupils whose grade is 79% below which a bit weak in mathematics facts, especially multiplication and search for solutions to increase their ability and understanding in multiplication facts. The primary purpose of this action research study was to see whether the choice of strategies can foster pupil confidence and independence in learning mathematics.
Problem Statement
20 pupils from grade 5 and grade 6 in Gibanga Elementary School were experiencing a problem to master the multiplication concept and
Department of Education
Region IV – A (CALABARZON)
Division of Tayabas City
Tayabas West District
GIBANGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gibanga, Tayabas City
ACTION RESEARCH
Title: THE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE THE MULTIPLICATION SKILLS OF GRADE 5 & 6 MULTIGRADE STUDENTS
Abstract:
An action research was performed with the main aim of investigating ways of improving multi-grade school pupils conceptual understanding of multiplication. 26 pupils in multi-grade class participated in this action research project. This action research involved pupils in answering pre-test and post-test on multiplication. Pupils also reflected on their progress and the success of their studying strategies. The revise teaching of multiplication was integrated with the various techniques to perform children’s activities which have the potential to develop conceptual understanding of the subject. The data collected indicated that some pupils improved their understanding but some pupils needs more time to re-learn the subject. This research only presents some practical solutions proposed within the time available.
Background of Research
Gibanga Elementary School comprises of pupils from various backgrounds. The pupils are placed based on their achievement in 1st grading examination. There were 2 pupils in grade 5 and 4 pupils in grade 6 who have 80% above in their class card while the others have 79% below. So, I decided to do a research towards pupils whose grade is 79% below which a bit weak in mathematics facts, especially multiplication and search for solutions to increase their ability and understanding in multiplication facts. The primary purpose of this action research study was to see whether the choice of strategies can foster pupil confidence and independence in learning mathematics.
Problem Statement
20 pupils from grade 5 and grade 6 in Gibanga Elementary School were experiencing a problem to master the multiplication concept and