World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue V (May 2026), pp.85-91
MARIANE T. YLANAN
Teacher IV, San Jose Elementary School
DepEd Masbate Province
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the factors contributing to low numeracy performance among Grade 6 pupils at San Jose Elementary School. Specifically, it examined the respondents’ demographic profile, assessed their numeracy performance through pre-test and post-test, identified factors influencing performance in terms of intelligence, teaching strategies, learning motivation, and family engagement, and determined whether a significant difference exists between pre-test and post-test scores.
The study employed a descriptive-quantitative research design. A total of 22 Grade 6 pupils were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using the Electronic Numeracy Assessment Tool (e-NAT) for pre-test and post-test and a survey questionnaire to determine influencing factors. Statistical tools such as percentage, mean, and paired t-test were used to analyze the data.
Findings revealed that most respondents were female and aged 13 years and above, with parents primarily having a high school level of education. The pre-test results indicated low numeracy performance among the pupils. However, the post-test results showed improvement after the implementation of instructional interventions. The study also found that factors such as teaching strategies, learning motivation, intelligence, and family engagement significantly influenced numeracy performance. Furthermore, there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention.
The study concludes that numeracy performance among Grade 6 pupils can be improved through appropriate teaching strategies and support systems. It is recommended that teachers employ varied instructional approaches, schools provide adequate learning resources, and parents actively support their children’s learning to enhance numeracy skills.
Keywords: numeracy performance, Grade 6 pupils, mathematics, intervention, teaching strategies, learning motivation
https://doi.org/10.65494/pinagpalapublishing.276
