Mathematics Activity Tool for Helping and Remediating Elementary Students’ Competency and Understanding Effectively

This action research aimed to improve the numeracy skills of selected Grade 4 learners at Famy Elementary School through the use of activity sheets as a remedial intervention tool. Nine learners who demonstrated low performance in Mathematics based on diagnostic and quarterly assessments were selected as participants. The intervention, titled Project MATHRESCUE (Mathematics Activity Tool for Helping and Remediating Elementary Students’ Competency and Understanding Effectively), involved the weekly administration of contextualized and scaffolded activity sheets aligned with the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs). A pre-test and post-test were conducted to measure learners’ progress, and observational checklists and learner feedback were used to assess engagement and participation. The results showed a significant improvement in the learners’ average scores, increasing from 56% in the pre-test to 83% in the post-test. A paired t-test showed statistical significance (p < 0.05), indicating that the observed improvements were unlikely due to chance. Additionally, qualitative data indicated that learners became more confident, motivated, and actively engaged in Mathematics lessons. The findings suggest that the use of structured and learner-friendly activity sheets is an effective remedial strategy to enhance mathematical understanding and academic performance. However, the small sample size and absence of a control group limit the generalizability of findings. Future studies should consider larger samples and controlled designs to validate outcomes.