Science Strategic Intervention Materials as A Tool in Increasing Academic Performance of Grade Five Pupils in Bagumbayan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Strategic intervention material is believed to be an effective strategic teaching aid for teachers in carrying out objectives on least learned lessons. It is a module that contains puzzles, games, vivid illustrations, and concept map used to motivate and stir up the attention and interest of the pupils. Through this process, the learners will increase their performance in school.

METHODS

The method used was qualitative-quantitative method. The researcher’s population was composed of one hundred twenty one Grade five pupils of Bagumbayan Elementary School. The statistical tools used were weighted arithmetic mean (WAM) and the t-test for independent samples. The study was conducted 1st to 3rd grading period of school year 2017-2018.

RESULTS

Based on the finding the researcher arrived at the following. (1) There were 10 least mastered competencies at the first to third quarterly. (2) The SIMs were designed by the researcher for the low performing pupils. (3) Pre-test results were very low and post test results showed marked improvement. (4) Significant differences were noted between pre-test and post-test results of the Grade 5 pupils in SIMs 1-10.

DISCUSSIONS

There is an increase in Science skill level of learners who undergo intervention and there is a significant difference exists in the performance of students in the pre and post-test on basic science skills. Science intervention greatly affects learners’ performance in Science.