PREDICTIVE VALIDITY OF GRADE 7 INDEPENDENT READERS IN RELATION

TO PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATHEMATICS 7

A Full Action Research

San Isidro National High School

LEILANI A. PINTO

GINA S. CATAPANG

JANICE N. MIRAÑA

Strand______________

Level:______________

Control No. _________

I.Situation:

Reading is one of the most essential skills that needs to be developed among the

students. Students with high level of comprehension tend to understand word problems

in Mathematics. It is assumed that when a student comprehend to what they read they

are expected to solve math worded problems correctly. In this belief, the researchers

got the idea in spearheading this research to test the predictive validity of the given

argument.

Problem solving has a special importance in the study of mathematics. A primary goal of

Mathematics in teaching and learning is to develop the ability to solve a wide variety of complex

mathematics problems. Stanic and Kilpatrick (43) traced the role of problem solving in school

mathematics and illustrated a rich history of the topic. To many mathematically literate people,

mathematics is synonymous with solving problems -- doing word problems, creating patterns,

interpreting figures, developing geometric constructions, proving theorems, etc. On the other

hand, persons not enthralled with mathematics may describe any mathematics activity as

problem solving.

II. Problems:

1. What is the performance rating and its corresponding descriptive equivalent of Grade

7 independent readers in the Math test on problem solving?

2.Is there a significant relationship between the reading level and the Math problem

solving skills of Grade 7 independent readers?

III.Title:
PREDICTIVE VALIDITY OF GRADE 7 INDEPENDENT READERS IN RELATION
TO PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATHEMATICS 7
IV.CAUSES:

Possible Cause
1. Parents lack time to assist solving basic math problems at home

Probable Causes
1. Lack of materials / references
2. Have difficulty in reading and counting numbers
3. Use concrete examples in teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division of whole numbers
4. Speak and use simple and understandable English language in teaching Math

V.STRATEGIES:
 Strategies to address the problem
1. Result of PHIL- IRI of English
2. Conduct a test on problem solving

 Statistical Treatment
1. Mean
2. Pearson r Formula

VI. Plan of Action:

1.Pre – Implementation
 Planning and getting organize
 Conduct a test on problem solving
 Checking and Consolidation of Test Results

2.Post – Implementation
 Evaluate Results

VII.Time Frame:

July 2016 Pre – Implementation

November 2016 Post – Implementation

Proponents:

LEILANI A. PINTO
GINA S. CATAPANG
JANICE N. MIRAÑA