Project STEP-UP JR. (Science Teaching Techniques Enhancing Pupils Understanding and Performance Justified and Reinforced)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Project STEP-UP (Science Teaching Techniques Enhancing Pupils Understanding Performance) aims to uplift the NAT 6 Results of last S.Y 2016-2017. The success of the program can be a significant step to Banlic Elementary School hope to be a center of excellence in Science. Teachers and Banlic Elementary School administration went through discussions to apply the Science Teaching Techniques Enhancing Pupils Understanding Performance -Justified and Reinforced (STEP-UP JR) program to Grade 3 pupils in line with the goal. The aims of the program are aligned with Department of Education’s target to increase the academic performance of the pupils and reinforce strong foundations of learning that will help pupils acquire necessary skills.

METHODS

The study utilized the mixed method of research. The researcher applied the theory of rigorous learning to help pupils understand knowledge and concepts that are complex, ambiguous, or continuous and help them uplift their performance in their periodical tests.

RESULTS

The first and second periodical examination of Grade 3 pupils showed that they did not meet the mastery level in Science Subject with 59. 68% MPS on the First Periodical Test and 62.43% MPS in the Second Periodical Test. Likewise, Third Periodical Test Result unveiled the decreasing result of 60.12% MPS. After the pilot testing of STEP-UP JR. from January to March 2018, the pupils' performance in Science improved and attained more than the target of 3% increase in the MPS.

DISCUSSIONS

Researchers suggested that the implementation of the STEP-UP JR. to all Grade 3 Pupils should be as early as 1st Quarter to increase the performance level of the pupils in the Science subject.

There should be alignment and relativity of the topic and activities since hand-on tasks is proven to be effective. Teachers should incorporate additional learning resources like laboratory tools, graphics, reference books, multimedia, magazines should be considered to help both the teachers and pupils. Intensified monitoring and coaching are also recommended.