Attitude of Pupils in Answering Test Questions: Basis for Proposed Intervention at Boboy Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Attitude is very important in building one's character. Behavior is one of the major target of every teacher to be instilled inside the classroom. Observance of a good attitude will ensure that success in every academic endeavor is achieved. One of the worst scenario inside the classroom is an inattentive focus or short attention span of pupils in answering the test. It's hard enough to keep a child's attention when they want to pay attention. It can be nearly impossible to keep a child's attention when they're completely uninterested in what you want them to focus on, or they find the task too challenging.

METHODS

A.SamplingThe subject respondents of this study are Grade Three Pupils who will answer a Periodical Test at Boboy Elementary School in the District of San Luis. In relation, simple-random sampling will be utilized to assess the level and ability of Grade Three Pupils.

B.Data GatheringIn order to resolve the attitude of pupils in answering test questions as basis for proposed intervention, the researcher will use the Teacher-Made-Test composed of 20 multiple choice item and interpret the frequency distribution, percentage of correct responses from each item numbers and mean percentile scores from the test in order to interpret the data will be gather. The Teacher-Made Test will be given again after the interventions were utilized.

C.Plan for Data AnalysisThe researcher will ask the permission of the School Head and parents of Grade Three Pupils in order for them to be used as samples in the study. The pupils will take the Teacher-Made Test. The results of the test (frequency distribution, percentage distribution from each item numbers and mean percentile scores) shall be interpreted.

RESULTS

Carefully analyzed and interpreted, the results were indications that pupils of different grading period were of different level of intelligence. There were also type of tests which were found easy for the pupils to understand. Reasons why they preferred browse reading rather than analyzing the full content of the tests resulting to poor achievement level of the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

Since attitude of pupils towards taking the test has been a problem in uplifting the quality of education, it is suggested to have interventions and monitoring throughout the whole duration of the study.