Rosielyn V. Igcalinos (Author)

Abstract

The study examined the relationship between mathematics skills-building experiences, including number exercises and problem-solving exercises, and the mathematics performance of Grade 5 learners in Antongalon Elementary School, East Butuan District 1, Division of Butuan City, during the 2020-2021 school year. It used a descriptive-survey research design. There were 98 respondents in the study who were chosen through a universal sampling method. The research instrument used was the mathematics skill-building experience. Performance in mathematics was assessed through research questionnaires and statistical techniques, including frequency count, percent, weighted mean, mean percentage score, and correlation analysis. The findings indicate that respondents frequently engaged in number and word problem-solving exercises, utilizing fingers for basic operations and adhering to proper steps in multiplication and division. Most showed satisfactory or fairly satisfactory performance in mathematics. However, results showed no significant relationship between their skill-building activities and math performance. The following conclusions are drawn: Regular practice with number exercises and word-solving problems helps students develop their mathematical skills. The following recommendations are made: Students should focus on the division number operation to enhance their knowledge and skills by understanding each step of the process. Remedial and tutorial classes should be offered by the school to improve students’ knowledge and problem-solving abilities. Under the direction of the math teacher, students should diligently study their math lessons to perform better. To confirm the validity of its findings, another researcher will conduct a study akin to this one. Higher-ranking DepEd officials must approve the proposed mathematics enhancement program to advance the students’ mathematical proficiency.

Keywords: mathematics, skill building experiences, word-solving problems

DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0403358

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Igcalinos, R. V. (2025). The mathematics skill building experiences and the performance of grade 5 learners: Basis for a proposed enhancement program. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 4 (3), 3879-3888. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0403358

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