Keywords
Numeracy enhancement strategy
Performance
Mathematics
Submitted : 2024-01-27
Accepted : 2024-02-11
Published : 2024-02-26
Abstract
Learning mathematics requires an effective and strategic teaching approach. This study aimed to assess the mathematics performance of the learners with the implementation of the numeracy enhancement strategy QD2R (Questions, Drills, Repetition, and Recitation) and to propose a strategy implementation plan to elevate their performances. This study employed the use of a quasi-experimental research design, purposive sampling with 70 Grade 10 students of Lian National High School who were distributed equally to control and treatment groups. The pre-test and post-test results were statistically analyzed using independent and paired sample t-tests, and a survey questionnaire was examined by getting the mean and standard deviation. The results indicated that better performance was achieved by the students from the treatment group compared to the students from the control group, as revealed by the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) results, mean scores, and P values of their pre-test and post-test scores. The learners’ perception of the implementation of this strategy was to a great extent, wherein it was perceived to be more helpful in concepts related to understanding the lesson compared to concepts related to developing their attitude and skills. Moreover, the proposed implementation plan of numeracy enhancement strategy QD2R had three expected outcomes: elevated understanding and performance in mathematics lessons; modified strategy to focus on the development of attitude and skills towards mathematics; and refined and well-implemented QD2R strategy in teaching mathematics. Relative to these expected outcomes, appropriate measures, timeframe, and resources of each were comprehensively formulated.
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