Familiarization of Chemical Symbols through Jingle Making Activity in Grade Seven Science

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education is one of the most important aspects in the growth and development of every individual. It helps in shaping productive citizens who are God-fearing, responsible and globally competitive. ITeachers in particular play a vital part since they are considered as facilitators of learning. Therefore, it is necessary to give emphasis on best strategies to be used by the teachers.

METHODS

Quantitative experimental research design was employed, specifically, pretest and post-test design using one group with thirty-five (35) students. The instrument used was composed of 25 items on elements randomly selected from the periodic table. In testing the null hypothesis, t-test was used.

RESULTS

The performance of grade seven (7) students in familiarizing the chemical symbols was low based on the results of pretest. The null hypothesis was rejected leading to the conclusion that there was significant difference between the pretest and post-test scores.

DISCUSSIONS

In general, jingle making activity was effective in improving students' performance in chemistry. The study recommended that teachers to develop modules about jingle compositions that includes common elements and their symbols, Grade seven (7) teachers to incorporate the concepts and skills in creating jingle in chemistry subject, and lastly, the students to be encouraged to compose several sets of jingles in order to familiarize the elements.