Proposed Supplementary Materials in Science IV -V: Multigrade Approach

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Multi-grade teaching poses a challenge to learning. Many learners are taught by teachers who, at any one time, are responsible for two or more grade levels. This situation moves teachers to provide best learning opportunities for their pupils in the best of their abilities in order to meet the standards and competencies expected of their learners. Thus, the researcher proposed a supplementary material that will help the learners in a multi-grade class to better understand the lesson specifically in Science intended for pupils in grades IV and V.

METHODS

The researcher utilized the descriptive design. The results of the First Quarterly Test of Grades IV and V pupils in Science were used to determine the performance level in order for the researcher to decide on the competencies and processes that needs to be considered in making a unified and common supplementary material for instruction in the multi-grade class. The data was analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, mean percentage score and performance level. The data obtained from the pre-test and post-test were analyzed and presented in the following sections.

RESULTS

The competencies in the Curriculum standards in K-12 Science Curriculum of Grades IV and V in the first quarter were almost similar. The pupils' proficiency level in Science in a multi-grade class is way behind the standards. A proposed supplementary material was designed based on the common competencies in the K-12 Science Curriculum. The proposed supplementary material has positive effect on the proficiency level of the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

A supplementary material in Science IV-V in a multi-grade approach may be used to help the learners to attain the expected competencies and skills in the first quarter as per indicated in the curriculum guide by the Department of Education. A further validation in the proposed supplementary material for verification of the items to ensure that is suited for both grades IV and V pupils in Science and subjected for enhancement. This may be subjected for review for enhancement. Consultation with authorities in the field of teaching may be done to address the gaps for the utilization. Further, a supplementary material for the next three quarters may be designed for the betterment of the science classes of grades IV and V.