The Readiness of the Grade I Pupils in Relation to their Demographic Profile and Pre-School Background

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher, being a Grade One teacher, came up with the study to determine the Readiness of the Grade I Pupils in Relation to their Demographic Profile and their Pre-School Background.

METHODS

The descriptive-inferential method of research with documentary analysis was utilized. One thousand seven hundred forty-four Grade I pupils of Bato District responded and teachers accomplished researcher-made rating scale. Frequency count, percentage, rank, proficiency level, weighted mean, T-test for dependent samples, and chi-square (x2) were used to treat the data statistically. Significance level was set at 0.05.

RESULTS

Results of the School Readiness Assessment (SReA) for Grade I pupils should be used to determine the type of instruction, assistance, and guidance teachers and parents need to provide children who are in transition with the new challenging formal school environment. Close monitoring of school heads, Public Schools District Supervisor, teachers concerned is necessary to improve the performance of the Grade I pupils and determine the progress of development based on the evaluation. Parents should be informed about the result of their children's assessment. The teachers should utilize effective teaching strategies to help the pupils improve their academic performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need to follow-up Grade I pupils' readiness in relation to their demographic profile and pre-school background should be conducted to further improve pupils' performance. A similar study may be conducted to other elementary schools, public and private sectarian and non-sectarian institutions which are using the School Readiness Assessment (SReA) to know its status and impact on pupils' achievement.