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An Evaluation Survey of Effectiveness and Suitability of Word Problems: A Literacy–Numeracy Tool

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Mechell Velasco , Edna Curayag
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 50 (5), 498-504, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.500502, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

This study evaluated the perceived effectiveness and suitability of word problems as a tool for enhancing literacy and numeracy among elementary pupils in District VII of Malaybalay City Division during SY 2023–2024. Using a descriptive–correlational design and complete enumeration of 109 public elementary mathematics teachers, the research employed a researcher-made questionnaire validated by experts and tested for reliability. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and Pearson's r correlation. Findings showed that teachers rated word problems as generally effective (M = 4.01) and suitable (M = 3.98) for assessing both skills. No statistically significant relationships were found between respondents' demographic characteristics (age, sex, educational attainment, position, and length of service) and their perceptions of effectiveness. The results affirm the pedagogical value of integrating word problems to address literacy–numeracy competencies and recommend further qualitative studies to explore instructional improvements.

Keywords literacy assessment tool numeracy Mathematics Education word problems
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2 authors, 2 institutions.

This paper Simaya Integrated School Department of Education — Philippines Simaya Integrated Schoo… 1 author Valencia Colleges Inc. (Bukidnon) — Philippines Valencia Colleges Inc. … 1 author Mechell Velasco — corresponding author MV Mechell Velasco ✉ Edna Curayag EC Edna Curayag

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Bibliographic Information

Mechell Velasco, Edna Curayag, (2025). An Evaluation Survey of Effectiveness and Suitability of Word Problems: A Literacy–Numeracy Tool, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 50(5): 498-504
Bibtex Citation
@article{mechell_velasco2025pemj,
author = {Mechell Velasco and Edna Curayag},
title = {An Evaluation Survey of Effectiveness and Suitability of Word Problems: A Literacy–Numeracy Tool},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {50},
number = {5},
pages = {498-504},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.500502},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/6881}
}
APA Citation
Velasco, M., Curayag, E., (2025). An Evaluation Survey of Effectiveness and Suitability of Word Problems: A Literacy–Numeracy Tool. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 50(5), 498-504. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.500502

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