Overview

Original Research

LEVEL OF PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS BY THE USE OF k-GAS METHOD

JASON RAY B. JUSOY 1, FLORDELINE A. CADELINA 2, EDEN ROSE N. MACALONG 3, JAN CLEO D. CANOY 4, and WENCESLAO A. CORONADO 5.

Vol 19, No 10 ( 2024 )   |  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14034530   |   Author Affiliation: Special Science Teacher I at Iligan City National High School, Department of Education - Division of Iligan City 1; Associate Professor, PhD, Department of Information and Technology, Mindanao State University at Naawan 2; Assistant Professor, College of Education and Social Sciences, Mindanao State University at Naawan 3; Associate professor, College of Education and Social Sciences, Mindanao State University at Naawan 4; Professor, PhD, College of Education and Social Sciences, Mindanao State University at Naawan 5.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 617-633   |   Published on: 30-10-2024

Abstract

To succeed as a 21st century learner, essential skills like problem-solving, metacognition, and communication are vital. This study introduces the k-GAS Method, a digital mnemonic system for 3-Reads Protocol, which helps students identify keywords, given and asked, and solutions in mathematics word problems. The research examines senior high school learners’ problem-solving skills, mathematics achievement, and the perceived impact of the k-GAS Method. Using a pretest and post-test design, findings from 43 students reveal that the method improved their math performance from “Average” to “Moving towards Mastery”, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing both problem-solving and reading comprehension.

Keywords

Digital Mnemonic System, k-GAS Method, Mathematics Achievement, Problem-Solving Skills.