Science Skills Performance of Grade 10 Students in Taal National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the main goals of science programs is to develop the students' ability in the processes of science, then it is important on the part of the learners to develop numerous skills which must be evaluated in order to measure their extent of performance. Students who have acquired the necessary science process skills can think critically and creatively making them responsible part of the society. In response to the challenge of using effective strategies and instructional materials in teaching, which aims to produce well-learned students, the researcher conducted a study on the performance of students in different science skills and the utilization of strategies and instructional materials by science teachers. This study was conducted to ascertain the science skills performance of fourth year students of Taal National High School.

METHODS

The study used descriptive method of research with the constructed 60-item test as the main instrument of the study as well as questionnaire for instructional materials and strategies utilized by science teachers. There were 227 students who became the respondents of the study. The statistical tools used were frequency, percentage, ranking, mean, standard deviation, weighted mean, and Pearson (r) product moment correlation.

RESULTS

Based on the findings revealed on the study, majority of the students got below average performance in all science skills and there was a significant relationship between the performance of the students and the utilization of teaching strategies and instructional materials to enhance the science performance of the students.

DISCUSSIONS

In as much as the majority of the students had below average performance, the teachers should enhance the performance of the students on the different science skills by adapting effective teaching strategies that suit the learning styles of the students. The intervention program should be carefully studied so that modification could be implemented before its implementation. The principals should see to it that the instructional technology equipment and apparatuses are adequate and available in the science laboratory.