International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Vol 15, No 5: October 2026

Trachtenberg speed math and multiplication performance of Danao learners: a quasi-experimental pilot study

Rose Mary L. Almacen (Cebu Technological University-Danao Campus)
Ronnel Victor B. Kilat (Cebu Technological University-Danao Campus)
Lislee C. Valle (Cebu Technological University-Danao Campus)
Romel C. Mutya (Cebu Technological University-Danao Campus)
Dawn Iris Calibo-Senit (Siquijor State College)
Margarito B. Callao (Cebu Technological University, Barili Campus)
Jennifer B. Carillo (Cebu Technological University, Barili Campus)
Rowena P. Dato-on (Cebu Technological University, Daanbantayan Campus)
Adrian P. YbaƱez (Cebu Technological University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2026

Abstract

Multiplication fluency remains a persistent challenge for many Filipino learners, yet community-based evidence on low-cost supplementary interventions is limited. This study examined whether a six-week Trachtenberg speed math intervention was associated with improved multiplication performance among learners aged 8 to 13 years in three local communities in Danao City, Philippines. The study used a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental pilot design conducted during a community-based numeracy intervention. Paired scores from 135 participants were analyzed using paired-samples t-tests, mean gains, 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), and within-subject effect sizes (dz). Scores increased significantly in Maslog from 27.31 to 49.82, in Sabang from 32.68 to 49.84, and in Taytay from 31.91 to 48.78 (all p

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IJERE

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Education

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The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of ...