Effect of Performance in Basic Mathematical Operations Among Rural Upper Primary Children

Mrs. M.Kavitha; Dr. AR. Saravanakumar

Volume : III, Issue : XI, November - 2014

Effect of Performance in Basic Mathematical Operations Among Rural Upper Primary Children

Mrs. M. Kavitha, Dr. Ar. Saravanakumar

Abstract :

In this article we have dealt with the concept of using some strategies to enhance the performance in basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division among rural upper primary children. The strategies are Arithmetic games, Rhymes and Educational activities. The rural upper primary children find it very difficult to do the basic mathematical operations as they were taught in the conventional method of teaching. By giving proper training in basic mathematical operations through the activity based strategies, we can enhance the learners� performance in mathematics. When they become thorough in basic mathematical operations, they themselves get ready to do more complex operations in mathematics. They become more confident than before in doing sums. Continuous practice in these strategies and proper guidance leads to the best performance of the rural upper primary students in basic mathematical operations.