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Developing the Numeracy Skills of the Preschoolers Through the Use of Games

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirement for the Degree
Bachelor of Elementary Education

By:

Pangan, Ronnielyn R.

Lulu, Jane C.

Lagman, Shaine E.

Medina, Lady Jane F.

Narciso, Myka D.

College of Education

Saint Mary’s Angels College of Pampanga

Sta. Ana Pampanga

January 2021
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APPROVAL SHEET
This thesis titled “Developing the Numeracy Skills of the Preschoolers
Through the Use of Games” prepared and submitted by Ronnielyn R. Pangan, Jane C.
Lulu, Shaine E. Lagman, Lady Jane F. Medina and Myka D. Narciso. In partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education Major
in Preschool, has been submitted and here by recommended for acceptance and approval
for Thesis Defense.
ANALYN S. PANGAN, MBA
Adviser

THESIS COMMITTEE

ATTY. MA. SHARON R. PEÑAFLORIDA

College Dean

CELIA D. NACPIL, Ph.D (CAR) MILA M. LAXAMANA, MAT

Member Member

CORAZON GAMBOA, MAEd JOVIE G. CAPULONG, MAT

Member Member

PANEL OF EXAMINEES
Passed by the Committee on Thesis Defense with a grade of _______.

ATTY. MA. SHARON R. PEÑAFLORIDA

College Dean

CELIA D. NACPIL, Ph.D (CAR) MILA M. LAXAMANA, MAT

Member Member

CORAZON GAMBOA, MAEd JOVIE G. CAPULONG

Member Member

Approved and accepted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Degree

Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Preschool.

ATTY. MA. SHARON R. PEÑAFLORIDA

College Dean
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With boundless love and appreciation, the researchers would like to extend their

heartfelt gratitude to the people helped them bring this study into reality.

The researchers would like to extend profound gratitude to the following:

First of all, to our Almighty God for giving them strength to complete this study.

To Atty. Ma. Sharon R. Penaflorida, Vice President for Academic Affairs for

the mission of granting scholarships to the researchers to finish their study.

To Ms. Analyn S. Pangan, MBA thesis adviser, for the learning and experience

on how to propose a research.

To Ms. Celia Nacpil, Ph.D (CAR), their sincere appreciation for all her effort and

support to bring this study into success. For her guidance and advices that helped them to

make this study possible.

To Ms. Mila M. Laxamana, MAT, for the help and guidance in statistical

treatment.

To their Parents, for the guidance, encouragement, moral and financial support in

the completion of this study.

To their respondents, for the cooperation in answering the questionnaire needed

in this study.

To the groupmates, for participating and motivating each other.

To God be the glory!

- The Researchers
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DEDICATION

First of all, this heartfelt work is dedicated to our Almighty God who gives us strength to

overcome the toughness of life.

To the family, friends, classmates, professors and staffs who believed in our abilities.

To the future researchers, this will be a great help in gathering information and serve as a

reference for their future study.

This is also dedicated to the teachers to improve their teaching Math subject as the

recommendations stated are good sources.

To the Curriculum planners, this study will be used as a basis in developing and

improving activities for the effective Math teaching.

To the future preschoolers, enjoy and love learning numeracy skills.

- The Researchers
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ABSTRACT

Title: DEVELOPING THE NUMERACY SKILLS OF THE PRESCHOOLERS

THROUGH THE USE OF GAMES

Researchers: Pangan, Ronnielyn R.

Lulu, Jane C.

Lagman, Shaine E.

Medina, Lady Jane F.

Narciso, Myka D.

Researchers Adviser: Ms. Analyn S. Pangan, MBA

School: Saint Mary’s Angels College of Pampanga

Degree: Bachelor of Elementary Education

Major in Preschool

Year Completed: 2021

The descriptive study sought to describe the “DEVELOPING THE NUMERACY

SKILLS OF THE PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH THE USE OF GAMES”. Specifically,

it answered the following questions; what is the demographic profile of the respondents

such as to age, gender and their years of teaching. What are the preparations of teachers
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in teaching Math subject? How are games utilized in the development of numeracy skills

among preschoolers: before the lesson proper, during the lesson proper and after the

lesson proper. Lastly, what are the effects/impacts of games in the development of

numeracy skills among preschoolers: Number and Number sense, Geometry, Patterns and

Algebra and Measurement.

The data were gathered through survey questionnaires and unstructured interviews.

These data were analyzed through statistical analysis, such as frequency, percentage and

weighted mean. The respondents of the study were the twenty-one (21) public preschool

teachers in the district of Sta. Ana, Pampanga.

It is hoped that the findings of the study would be a humble contribution in the

improvement of our educational system specifically in the Preschool Education Program.

It is likewise recommended that the games should be developmentally appropriate within

the interest and needs of preschoolers developed numeracy skills, hence be utilized by

preschool teachers.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i

Approval Sheet------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ii

Acknowledgement-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iii

Dedication------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ iv

Abstract--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v

Table of Contents--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- vii

List of Tables-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ix

CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEMS AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1

Statement of the Problem------------------------------------------------------------------------4

Significance of the Study------------------------------------------------------------------------5

Scope and Delimitation--------------------------------------------------------------------------6

CHAPTER II: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Relevant Theories------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

Related Literature-------------------------------------------------------------------------------10

Related Studies---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Conceptual Framework-------------------------------------------------------------------------15

Definition of Terms-----------------------------------------------------------------------------16
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CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Methods and Techniques of the Study----------------------------------------------------- 18

Population and Sample of the Study------------------------------------------------------- 19

Research Instrument-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

Data Gathering Procedures------------------------------------------------------------------ 21

Data Processing and Statistical Treatment------------------------------------------------ 22

CHAPTER IV: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Profile of the Respondents------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

Preparation of Teaching Math Subject------------------------------------------------------28

Utilization of Games-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

Effects of Games------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32

CHAPTER V: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings-------------------------------------------------------------------------36

Conclusions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38

Recommendations-----------------------------------------------------------------------------42

Bibliography------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A: Letter of Request to Conduct Survey--------------------------------------52

Appendix B: Survey Questionnaire--------------------------------------------------------64

CURRICULUM VITAE--------------------------------------------------------------------68
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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Distribution of Teachers------------------------------------------------------------ 19

Table 2: Distribution of Respondents According to Age--------------------------------- 26

Table 3: Distribution of Respondents According to Gender------------------------------27

Table 4: Distribution of Respondents According to Years of Teaching-----------------27

Table 5: Assessment of Respondents in Preparation of Teaching

Math Subject-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28

Table 6: Assessment of The Respondents on The Utilization of Games in the

Development of Numeracy Skills among Preschoolers------------------------------------30

Table 7: Assessment of the Respondents on the Effects/Impacts of Games in the

Development of Numeracy Skills Among Preschoolers-----------------------------------32

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Schematic Diagram of the Study--------------------------------------------------15

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