LAOAG CITY MATH TEACHERS DaMath TRAINING
I. Rationale
It is becoming a growing classroom practice in many school projects,
including mathematics & science and technology to use games to promote
the understanding of concepts and skills. This practice is supported by
child psychologist Piaget and Inhelder (1969) and Kohlberg (1969) who are
convinced that affective, cognitive and social development strongly
influence one another and develop along parallel lines. There is data to
support this statement. Thus, the use of socially interactive scientific and
mathematical games in learning math & science is credible.
DaMath is composed of chips, which signifies numbers, and a board
similar to chess but with the basic mathematical symbols in it. The
invention of DaMath contributed techniques for educators to improve
numeracy skills among students, specifically on elementary and
secondary education.
II. Overview
Improving numeracy skills in students involves fostering a positive
attitude towards mathematics, providing engaging learning experiences,
and offering targeted support. Encouraging peer-to-peer learning through
group activities such as games is one of the strategies to enhance
students' numeracy skills.
The teachers will acquire the foundational concepts of DaMath
through this seminar.
The following topics will be discussed:
1. Reasons why teach DaMath
2. Rules in playing DaMath
III. Objectives
At the end of the Training, the key teachers from each grade level will
be able to do the following:
1. To integrate the Filipino checkerboard game of dama into the
teaching of Mathematical and Science concepts and skills,
2. To encourage the utilization of recycled materials in constructing
DaMath board set.
3. To analyze DaMath as possible subject of scientific and
mathematical investigations,
4. To enhance wholesome interpersonal relations among learners.
IV. Target participants
The target participants are the Elementary and Secondary Math Teachers
of the Division of Laoag City including the resource speakers.
V. Fund source
ESTIMATED
NO. OF UNIT TOTAL FUNDING
EXPENSES
PAX PRICE AMOUNT REQUIREMENT
(Please write in detail)
N/A
Total
Source of Fund:
VI. Persons involved
NAME
Leader
Facilitator/s
Documenter
Members
Resource Speaker(s) RICHARD B. PAULINO
Other persons involved in the N/A
LAC Session
VII. Monitoring and evaluation
A. Training Implementation Process
An evaluation tool/checklist shall be accomplished by all the
participants after the session.
B. Output in the Training
The result (score sheets) of the competition among the participants.
C. Outcome of learning
The outcome shall be determined through the Schools Division
competition.
VIII. Performance indicator/s
1. Teacher participants are able to exhibit an understanding of the DaMath
Rule.
2. All teachers trained their students in DaMath.
IX. Expected outputs/outcomes
All schools have trained and developed their players for the DaMath
Schools Division Competition.
Prepared by:
RICHARD B. PAULINO
Teacher III – Mathematics
Reviewed and Checked by:
LOURDES B. ARUCAN
Chief, Education Program Supervisor
Recommending Approval:
ARNEL S. BANDIOLA
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Approved by:
JOAN A. CORPUZ, CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent