Mathematics is an exact learning area. We compute and solve for what is being asked. How can we give the proper value with the right solution if we do not have a thorough understanding and skills on the four fundamental operations in Mathematics? It is important to have the proper knowledge and comprehension on the given situation. Analyzed and interpret properly on what properties or operations to be used to arrive on proper solution. The four fundamental operations in Mathematics are as follow; Addition, subtraction, Multiplication and Division. Each operation has an essential function in solving Mathematical problems. Teachers should impart the different role of the fundamental operation for the students to distinguish what operation to use in a specific problem. Application of the four fundamental operations in Mathematics plays a vital instrument in learning Mathematics. Some teachers used different strategies in their classes so that students’ learning or understanding will last. Some of the lessons in Mathematics require a particular operation to be used. They used cooperative learning wherein students will collaborate with the other students to have their ideas be part of the discussion by the group. In that way, some of the knowledge acquired by the student will share with the ideas of the other students. Most of the time, the students are confused what operation to use to solve the given Mathematical problems. In that setting, the teacher will elaborate more about the significant function of the fundamental operations in Mathematics. Mastery of the fundamental operations in Mathematics will lead the students to a correct and specific value with regards to the problem in Mathematics. If the students can determine the function of each fundamental operation, they can easily apply it and solve the given problem provided with the accurate solutions and exact value of the unknown.  The teaching-learning process can be easily done if the four fundamental operations are applied in correct manner. The four fundamental operations in Mathematics help to explain how to arrive to a specific value. The student should analyze the problem comprehensively so that he/she will apply the correct operation to use. It is necessary to evaluate the Mathematics problem before solving what is being asked and apply the accurate operation to come up with the exact solution and answer. Recognizing the difference between the four fundamental operations help the students to solve easier and less efforts in analyzing the problems deal in Mathematics. Application of the four fundamental operations in Mathematics is a talent for the students who can properly relate it to solve for the unknown in the given situation. It is necessary to know the functions of four fundamental operations in Mathematics for us to get the correct value. Application is the most powerful tool to understand the four fundamental operations in Mathematics. Analyze and solve the problem with the correct operation and it will you the accurate value needed. Mathematics is a subject that requires practice to be able to acquire knowledge. You can learn the fundamental operations by doing it in a certain Mathematical problems.

By: MARISE M. BARLIS | TEACHER III | MARIVELES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-CABCABEN | MARIVELES, BATAAN