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Republic of the Philippines

MIMAROPA Region
Department of Education
Division of Romblon

UTILIZING MENTAL BOARD GAME TO ENHANCE NUMERACY PERFORMANCE

OF GRADE II AND GRADE III PUPIL IN
LAMAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A BERF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

FE M. MORENO
CHERRYL M. SUGABO
RYAN M. RIVAS
Lamao Elementary School
District of Romblon

February 2023
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I. Description:

This study was conceived primarily to help minimize if not to totally solve the

problem in the workplace of the researchers, Lamao Elementary School, Romblon,

Romblon, with low MPS in Mathematics.

As noted by Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte, the

Department will revitalize its Reading, Science and Technology, and Math programs as

part of the MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa agenda on February 2,

2023. The improvement of literacy and numeracy programs and the integration of

‘peace competencies’ will be some of the priorities of the Department of Education

(DepEd) in making the K to 12 curriculums relevant to produce job-ready, active and

responsible citizens. DepEd’s numeracy program as stated in ELLN (Early Language

Literacy and Numeracy Program: Professional Development Component) aims to

develop in Filipino children literacy and numeracy skills and attitudes which will

contribute to lifelong learning. More specifically, it aims to improve reading and

numeracy skills of Kinder to Grade 3 pupils, following K to 12 Basic Education

Curriculum, and to establish a sustainable and cost-effective professional development

system for teachers as stated in DepEd Order No. 12, Series 2015.

This action research targets to utilize mental board game to develop pupils’

numeracy skills. The proposed intervention conceived in this action research proposal is

the utilization of Mental Board Game Intervention. The authors of this intervention

believed that implementing it is a solution to enhance the performance of Grades 2 and

3 of Lamao Elementary School on basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication. The

basic operation in numeracy is important material to be taught so that students

understand other numbers of material. This intervention will develop critical thinking,

memorization, love of numbers, sense of responsibility and resilience.

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The researchers will provide Mental Board Game. This is a set of numbers up to

100 printed in cardboard paper. Chips with number will also be provided. The teacher

will flash numbers to be solved mentally. The respondents will utilize the Mental Board

Game. Whoever answers quickly get the point. Every day, the teacher will flash at least

20 items. The learner who will get the highest score for the day will be given a badge.

Rewards every weekend will be given to those who earned the most numbered

badges. Basic operation in Mathematics like addition, subtraction, and multiplication will

be enhanced on this intervention.

Involving parents in their child’s development of numeracy skills will certainly

bring positive outcomes for children. Parents may need support on how best to support

their child with numbers. To fully engage the parents into this intervention, researchers

will conduct demonstration on how to perform this intervention at home as follow-up to

gain mastery. This activity will also develop strong family bond among parents and

children. On this modern age, some of the family neglect to spend time with their

children.

II. Methodology:

A. Schedule

The recommended time for the implementation of this intervention program is

1:00 to 1:30 in the afternoon. (The teacher may change the schedule according to the

availability of time).

B. Place

Classroom is the ideal place for instruction.

C. Persons Involved
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The following are the persons that should be involved in the implementation of

this intervention program and their contributions are highly important in its success.

1. Parents

Their duty is to follow up the progress of their children. They have to give

numbers to be solved mentally around five (5) items in their house before they sleep.

2. Teachers

The teacher’s responsibility is to monitor the process of intervention. He/she is

responsible for the data obtained each day. He/ She will conduct a reward to those who

are excelling each weekend.

3. School Head

The school head monitors the on-going intervention as a lead proponent. She will

allow the teacher to use the available resources of the school. She is also responsible

for the recognition of this program by the Schools Division (SDO) and in the school-wide

implementation.

4. Public Schools District Supervisor and Education Program Supervisor

They will evaluate the program whether it has positive impact to the performance

of pupils and recommend for the implementation in district and/or division-wide.

5. Pupils

They are the center of this program. They will answer the given numbers to be

solved mentally using flashcards and chips every afternoon.

E. Procedure

1. Conduct PTA meeting to inform the parents about the new program and how

they can get involved in it.

2. Inform the pupils about the program and orient them on the methodologies.

3. This intervention should be done individually.

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4. Instruct each pupil to solve the given n umbers to be solved mentally.

5. The practice will be done in the afternoon. The teacher will flash the cards.

The pupil who will get the highest correct answer in a day will be given a

badge. Make sure that all pupils have answered.

6. Awarding of prizes for the winners weekly will be done after the flag

ceremony in Monday. Prizes could be as simples as ballpen, pencil,

paper, notebook, etc.

7. The cycle continues every week.

III. Other Application of the Intervention Program

Strategies utilized in this intervention program can be done through groupings.

Collaboration among members of the group will develop as well as their social and

critical thinking skills.

This intervention program will help the pupils to recognize numbers. They can

possibly master the basic operations without solving manually.

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PRETEST/POSTTEST

Division of Romblon

Romblon

Name: _________________________________ Date:______________

School: ________________________________ Score: ____________

Direction: Solve the following mentally.

1. 10 2. 9 3. 21

+5 +8 + 11