Mathematical Games and Puzzles in Improving the Academic and Motivation of Pupils
MATHEMATICAL GAMES AND PUZZLES IN IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC AND MOTIVATION OF PUPILS IN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS III
IN LABO DISTRICT IN THE PROVINCE OF
CAMARINES NORTE
EDGAR BRYAN B. NICART
Researcher
For Thesis and Dissertations, you can consult me on these contact information:
Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Introduction Mathematics holds a dominating place in the curriculum. This is so because every sector recognizes an increasing contribution of the discipline to the progress of the modern world as well as its traditional standing as an element of humanistic and scientific education. Its importance, as the key subject is common knowledge. Mathematics has been recognized as a potent means of sharpening our competitive edge. As mandated in the Philippine Constitution, it is the duty of the schools to develop scientific and technology efficiency among the pupils and the students. Likewise, Article XIV Section 11 Educational act of 1982: “Students have the “right to receive” primarily through component instruction, relevant quality education in line with National goals and conducive to their full development as human persons with human dignity..”
Thus, it becomes necessary to evolve a strong mathematics programs in all levels. So, the teaching of mathematics should be effectively earned out so as to satisfy the national development goals. Mathematics is a multifaceted subject, limitless in extent and depth, vital for sharpening the mind of the students, and rich in the cultural import. It offers a lot of challenges to an individual. Well-known mathematicians considered it is the key to success in many of the most powerful and prestigious jobs in our highly technical society. In school, however, students find the subject dull and difficult and dreary by many. More so, Mathematics in general is even considered by many as uninteresting or
IN LABO DISTRICT IN THE PROVINCE OF
CAMARINES NORTE
EDGAR BRYAN B. NICART
Researcher
For Thesis and Dissertations, you can consult me on these contact information:
Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Introduction Mathematics holds a dominating place in the curriculum. This is so because every sector recognizes an increasing contribution of the discipline to the progress of the modern world as well as its traditional standing as an element of humanistic and scientific education. Its importance, as the key subject is common knowledge. Mathematics has been recognized as a potent means of sharpening our competitive edge. As mandated in the Philippine Constitution, it is the duty of the schools to develop scientific and technology efficiency among the pupils and the students. Likewise, Article XIV Section 11 Educational act of 1982: “Students have the “right to receive” primarily through component instruction, relevant quality education in line with National goals and conducive to their full development as human persons with human dignity..”
Thus, it becomes necessary to evolve a strong mathematics programs in all levels. So, the teaching of mathematics should be effectively earned out so as to satisfy the national development goals. Mathematics is a multifaceted subject, limitless in extent and depth, vital for sharpening the mind of the students, and rich in the cultural import. It offers a lot of challenges to an individual. Well-known mathematicians considered it is the key to success in many of the most powerful and prestigious jobs in our highly technical society. In school, however, students find the subject dull and difficult and dreary by many. More so, Mathematics in general is even considered by many as uninteresting or