Abstract:
The study determined the effectiveness of Damath in enhancing the learning process of four fundamental operations of whole numbers in mathematics for elementary pupils in an elementary school in Marilao, Bulacan. The instruments used for gathering data were the improvised Damath board game and achievement from the DedEd Division of Bulacan modified by the researcher. The respondents of the research were grade four pupils in section C and D. These pupils were assigned into experimental and control group. The experimental group was taught with Damath while the control group was taught without Damath. To facilitate data analysis and interpretation, statistical measures used were the mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent sample and t-test of correlated sample. The result of the study revealed that there was a significant difference between the post-test scores of pupils with damath and pupils without damath. That there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of pupils with damath. It means that the use of damath is effective. From the result of the findings that were revealed, the researcher made these recommendations. (1) Pupils should be encouraged to participate in damath competitions in their respective schools. (2) Damath should be taught as an enrichment activity or drill and practice of the four fundamental operations of whole numbers. (3)Teachers should undergo training on "How to Play Damath", so they will be able to utilize these games in their day to day teaching in mathematics, making this subject more fun and enjoyable to all pupils. (4) Administrators and Supervisors may implement the use of Damath in teaching and learning mathematics and to promote Damath competitions during celebration of Math month. (5)Damath games should be integrated and used in teaching other subjects such as Science.
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