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Word problems played a vital role not just in mathematics subjects but also in the whole education system. Mathematics problem-solving skills are significantly crucial in mathematics performance. The learners should be exposed to various worded problems to efficiently flourish their problem-solving skills. This quasi-experimental study aimed to determine the effect problem-based modular approach on the learners' problem-solving skills. In the experimental group, learners were exposed to problem-based modules with execution and representation, and the learners in the control group were exposed to non-problem-based modules without execution and representation (these modules were issued by the Department of Education). Results revealed that the problem-solving skills of learners were enhanced in both experimental and control groups. However, post-test scores of learners exposed to problem-based modules with execution and representation are statistically higher than those of learners exposed to problem-based modules without execution and representation. Thus, problem-based modules are an effective teaching platform to enhance the learners' problem-solving skills. Recommendations were made for reflection to be able to address the struggling learners in problem-solving.

problem-based learning, problem-solving skills, problem-based modules, mathematics education