Cardinez, Idvon Krism B.
BSA
Problem
Mathematics problem solving
difficulties of Grade V pupils of
Sto. Domingo Elementary School
S.Y. 2013-2014
Source :
Findings
The most important details are that the
correct answer of a problem ranked
number 1, the hidden question ranked
number 2, the formulating or translating
the problem into a mathematical
sentence ranked number 3, the inability
of pupils to understand the problem
ranked number 4, and the inability to
identify the operation/s to use ranked
number 5.
Research Methodology
Research Design
Respondents
Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Frequency Error
(Pre-test post-test Control group
design)
Conclusion
The most common difficulty faced by
Grade V pupils of Sto. Domingo
elementary school was identifying the
correct answer to a problem.
Identifying what is/are given facts is the
least difficult from among the six tested
skills, but it is important for pupils to
know the needed information in a given
problem to identify what step to take
and the operation to use to solve the
problem.