“ MATHEMATICS OUT OF THE BOX” Presenter: Mrs. Yanique Hall – Harriott.
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Transcript of “ MATHEMATICS OUT OF THE BOX” Presenter: Mrs. Yanique Hall – Harriott.
Statistical Data
Research findings reveal that our nation’s children are not doing well in the subject of mathematics.
Motivation before Intervention
• “Motivation is a force that is responsible for the stimulation, direction, continuance, and choice of an individual’s behaviour towards themselves, and their education”.
Motivation…
• “Engaging in learning is an active process, requiring conscious and deliberate activities.
Mathematics Tuck Shop• Giant Poster displaying Gold,
Diamond and Platinum prizes.
Out of the box Ideas
Mathematics Pageant12 contestants each representing one of the 6 strands in mathematics.
Out of the box Ideas con’t
Results
Enrolment
# Sat Test MASTERY ALMOST MASTRERY
NON MASTERY
5-7 Subtests
3-4 Subtests
0-2 Subtests
MALE 52 51 26 51% 14 28% 10 20%
FEMALE 58 57 42 74% 9 16% 7 12%
TOTAL 110 108 68 63% 23 22% 17 16%
GRADE 3 DIAGNOSTIC TEST (June 2013 sitting)Mathematics
Results - Gender Analysis
Grade 4 Enrollment
No. Tested
M M% NM
NM%
Non-M Non –M%
Male 57 57 26 46 22 39 9 15Female 57 55 37 67 11 20 7 13Total 114 112 63 56 33 30 16 14
GRADE 4 Numeracy Test (June 2013 sitting)