The Effectiveness of the ‘Fix Me’ Multiplication Board in Mastering Multiplication among the Primary Tamil School Students

Authors

  • Gayatiri Balasubramaniam, Murugan Rajoo , Saravanan Paramesvaran

Abstract

The skill to master multiplication is essential for students in topics related to multiplication and division.
Survey results have revealed that students have not mastered multiplication skills. Initial reviews were carried out by
checking students’ work, using questionnaires, and carrying out observations and interviews. To overcome problems
on multiplication, nine students from selected from primary Tamil school. The researchers innovatively adapted the
circle map to create the ‘Fix Me’ multiplication board. The activity was carried out for 30 minutes during school
hours, whereby the students copy and complete the ‘Fix Me’ multiplication board. This innovative kit was made of
merely polystyrene, colored papers, and discarded boxes. The use of the QR code in this kit helped students to solve
questions involving multiplication. The innovative material helped students’ master multiplication and instilled an
interest to master multiplication. This board will be helping mathematics teachers to make sure their students master
multiplication easily

Published

2020-01-31

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