Numeracy Skills and Academic Performance of Elementary Learners

This study was conducted to determine the level of numeracy skills and academic performance in Mathematics of Grade VI learner’s regular class of Barotac Nuevo Central Elementary School, School Year 2023-2024. The study included a sample of sixty-nine (69) respondents using random sampling technique by using fishbowl method. The researchers utilized adapted standardized test questionnaire consisting of 60-item test to gather the data. Statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA and pearson -r were employed at a significance level 0.05. The result revealed that there is a statistically significant relationship between the level of numeracy skills and academic performance in Mathematics of Grade VI learners regular class, p = .003. Furthermore, the level of numeracy skills and academic performance of Grade VI learners regular class is positively correlated, r (69) = .357. The results simply implied that the “beginning†level of numeracy skills of Grade VI learners is significantly correlated with the “good†academic performance of the respondents. The researchers conclude that a strong foundation in numeracy skills is crucial for academic success and mathematical development. Factors including effective teaching practices, parental involvement, a positive classroom environment, and quality educational resources contribute to this success. Both male and female learners have similar abilities and achievements in Mathematics, and the socio-economic status does not have a significant impact on learner’s abilities in Mathematics. However, there is a discrepancy between the learner’s numeracy skills and academic performance. Even with a beginning level of numeracy skills, the learners are able to achieve a good academic performance in Mathematics. The researchers recommend to encourage learners to practice their numeracy skills regularly through activities such as solving basic Math problems, playing Math games, and build a positive attitude towards Math by celebrating small achievements and positive feedback to enhance or improve their numeracy abilities.