TRANSFORMING NUMERACY SKILLS OF GRADE 6 LEARNERS:A GROUNDBREAKING APPROACH WITH PROJECT IFAZ (INTEGRATIVE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT THRU ZZISH)

Proponent: Mary Rose B. Caguillo
Research Agenda
Category: Teaching and Learning
Topic: Mathematics
Office/School: Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School

Education has long been recognized as a cornerstone of societal progress, empowering individuals with essential knowledge and skills that fostered personal growth and contributed to community development. In the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) prioritized efforts to improve the quality of education through key initiatives, particularly the K to 12 Basic Education Program. To ensure the effective implementation of this program, policy guidelines such as DepEd Order No. 8, S. 2015 on classroom assessment and DepEd Order No. 12, S. 2015 on early literacy and numeracy were introduced, both aimed at enhancing student learning experiences and outcomes.

These policy guidelines highlighted the importance of continuous assessment and foundational skill development, aligning closely with the objectives of the research on transforming the numeracy skills of Grade 6 learners. The research proposal drew on the principles outlined in these policies, aiming to assess and enhance numeracy education through innovative tools and strategies, such as Project IFAZ (Integrative Formative Assessment thru Zzish). This approach focused on utilizing digital educational technologies to provide real-time insights into student progress, thereby enabling personalized and formative learning experiences.

Previous studies emphasized the transformative role of digital technology in education, particularly in mathematics and early childhood learning. Aiym et al. (2022) demonstrated how digital platforms improved logical thinking and problem-solving among future mathematics teachers, while Disney et al. (2019) explored the positive impact of digital play on young children’s numeracy skills. Additionally, Heilmann (2020) underscored the significance of numeracy in health-related decision-making, reinforcing the broader societal importance of numeracy education. These studies provided a strong foundation for the research, further underscoring the relevance of integrating digital tools in enhancing learners’ numeracy skills.