The Impact of Implementing Project 555 on the Academic Performance of Grade Six Pupils of Senator Claro M. Recto Memorial integrated School, Lipa City, School Year, 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The recent result of the National Achievement Test in SCMRMIS indicates low performance in the different areas of learning, and the result of the first and second quarterly examination of grade six pupils shows results which are not very impressive. The study aimed at identifying the impact of Project 555 on the Academic Performance of Grade Six Pupils of Senator Claro M. Recto Memorial Integrated School, Lipa City in the School Year 2017-2018. The school and the grade six pupils pledge to implement project 555 to augment the learners' academic performance. Project 555 provides learning support to pupils who lag far behind their counterparts in school performance.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive research which involves the description, recording, analysis and interpretation of the present nature, composition, or process of a phenomenon. The comparative method of research was used to make comparisons among different variables such as the result of the quarterly test.

RESULTS

In general, the result showed that the implementation of the project has an impact on the academic performance of the pupils especially in the third and fourth quarterly tests. Project 555 was able to address poor mastery of the knowledge and skills. The Project provides additional opportunities for the students to retain knowledge and skills. However, the major impact on student achievement came from instructional strategies. Teachers have the sole responsibility to decide how to utilize their resources and choose strategies that will help advance their students to the appropriate level.

DISCUSSIONS

The focus of the project is based on the trust that every student has the capacity to learn. A teacher should perceive each student as possessing unique personality and characteristics that can be enhanced by using creative and innovative projects. Having an awareness of the process of learning is very helpful for teachers to identify the problems students are facing in different learning areas. The study revealed useful insights that are an indispensable part of the teaching and learning process. Its results proved that project 555 had a positive effect on improving the academic performance of the grade six pupils. This improvement pushed up the grade six pupils on one hand and increased their motivation towards learning.