Research Title:

An Intervention that will lessen the least learned skills in Mathematics I

Introduction

Mathematics is one of the subject which is difficult among the learners. This is
not an easy subject because you need to focus and exert effort just to solve the problem
or answer the different questions in this subject. There’s a saying “The only way to learn
Math is to do Math.

The Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) is an instructional materials

meant to reteach concepts or topics which are considered least mastered by the
students/pupils. These are the basic parts: Guide card, Activity card, Assessment card,
Enrichment card and Reference card. The Guide card gives a preview of what the
students will learn, stimulates interest in the topic and presents the focus skills. The
Activity card translates the focus skills into at least 3 activities, provides activities that
are organized based on the sequence of the focus skills and provides transition statements
that recognize students’/ pupils accomplishments. The Assessment card provides
exercises, drills or an activity, formulated in standard test formats to give pupils practice
in test taking techniques, and provides also an Answer Key. The Enrichment card
provides an activity that reinforce the content of the lesson, and provides opportunities
for the pupils to apply what they have learned. Lastly, the Reference card provides a list
of resources that the learner may refer to for further reading.

The Division Memorandum no.124 s.2016 is all about 2016 Division Secondary
Sudoku Math Challenge, Math Trail Competitions and Strategic Intervention Materials
(SIMs) Contest Teacher Category. The activity aims to recognize the importance of
Mathematics through a series of competition, undertake mathematical activities that will
develop the youth’s analytical mind, resourcefulness and creativity, apply mathematical
concepts and principles. These are the criteria in the Evaluation of Instructional
Materials. The content aligns with curriculum and standards, current, valid, reliable with
real world examples. The materials are durable, easily stored, transported and are
universally accessible. The assessment is suited to goals, student ability and easily assess
what has been learned. The content and directions are clear, understandable and
distinguish between important and trivial information. Materials are interactive and
provide high quality sensory experience for all users. The technical procedures, such as
installation and setup are easy. The technical specification and limitations are adequately
described and noted.

The Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) entitled “ The MATHterrific Bunny”

refers to teaching aid introduced into the teaching methods to stimulate the activity of the
pupils and thereby increasing their level of understanding. It means that the learning of
the pupils is enhanced with the integration of the use of Strategic Intervention Materials
(SIM) together with the use of their textbook. This study aimed to develop learning
materials and to investigate its impact on the pupil’s achievement in Mathematics. It was
established to assist or support the Grade I pupils. It is enjoyable, amusing and mind
cultivating. It will surely inspire the learner to be more attracted in this subject. The
intervention material is exceptional, well-formed and wonderful. It is also convertible,
fueled with imagination and creativity. The material exhibits a distinctive special
attraction. It has an activity card with a short story that will motivate the learners. The
assessment card also assess their understanding on what they have learned with the use of
test items. The enrichment card provides an activity that reinforces the content of the
lesson. The reference card provides the list of resources. The answer card provides the
key to correction. The idea of learning by doing and doing by enjoying is one of the
purpose of this materials. The different activities like games will absolutely hook the
learners attention and enhance the learning outcome of each pupils. They will enjoy while
they learn. They can operate the objects while playing the games. It is even more
exciting, with its brilliant colors and full of effort hand crafted materials. Through this,
the learner will know how to be patient in every task, just like in Math that needs time
and full of effort.

Statement of the Problem

The study aims to answer the following questions:

 1. What is the least learned skills in Math?
2. Compare the score of each pupils in Pretest and Post test.

Hypothesis of the study

There are many pupils who has a difficulty in this subject. They did not understand how
to answer some questions in Mathematics.

Methodology

Research Design

To realize the objectives of the study, the researcher used the experimental
method.

Respondents of the study

The researcher opted to involve 35pupils in the research as respondents.

Instruments of the study

The researcher conducted a Pretest and Post test to tabulate the data.

Data Processing/ Statistical Treatment

This intervention material was validated before it is used in the classroom. Pretest
and post test were administered in Grade I with 35 pupils in ____________________
Elementary School in order to find out if this intervention material will increase the
achievement level of the pupils in Composing and Decomposing Numbers . The 30 item
test was used to elicit the data. The results were presented and described in table 2 and 3
as well as the scores of the pupils in pretest and post test.

Table 2

PRE-TEST
N Mean Percentile Score (MPS) Achievement Level
35 70.40 Did not meet expectation

Table 3

POST-TEST
N Mean Percentile Score (MPS) Achievement Level
35 93.56 Outstanding

Pre-Test and Post-Test Score

Pupil no. Pre-Test Post-Test Difference

1 27 30 3
2 13 23 10
3 17 27 10
4 21 30 9
5 23 30 7
6 24 30 6
7 11 23 12
8 26 30 4
9 16 26 10
10 17 27 10
11 18 27 9
12 29 30 1
13 21 29 8
14 15 24 9
15 11 23 12
16 29 30 1
17 22 28 6
18 16 26 10
19 17 28 11
 20 17 25 8
21 22 28 6
22 26 30 4
23 25 30 5
24 27 30 3
25 26 30 4
26 25 30 5
27 26 30 4
28 22 29 7
29 22 29 7
30 14 26 12
31 23 28 5
32 24 29 5
33 16 27 11
34 20 29 9
35 25 30 5

Findings

Based on the analyzed and interpretation of data gathered, the findings are:

1. The pupils will understand the lesson very well.

2. It awaken the greater interest of the pupils in this subject.
3. They can easily apply the concepts and principles in Mathematics.

Conclusion

According to the study, the following conclusions are proven.

1. The pupils really enjoy each activity.

2. The pupils can easily understand the concepts and principles in Mathematics.
 3. It will raise the performance level of each learners.

Recommendation

Based on the conclusion, the researcher suggest the following:

1. The teacher must attend some trainings or workshop regarding Strategic

Intervention Materials.
2. The teacher may used the latest technology in making a SIMs.
3. There must be a sufficient fund so that they can make a good output.

References

Division Memorandum no.124 s.2016

Math textbook Grade 1 pages 103-105
www.mathisfun.com
www.add-venture.com.sg