"Kutingting Ko, Adal Ko"in the Mastery Level of Grade V Science Least Learned Competencies

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The action research used "Kutingting Ko Adal Ko" as an intervention to improve the mastery level of grade V learners in the identified least learned competencies in Science. The researcher made manipulative materials to use along with worksheets on the following competencies: describe the function of the parts of the human reproductive system; explain the menstrual cycle; describe the mode of reproduction in animals and describe the parts and function of the reproductive organs of plants.

METHODS

The study made use of the mixed research design specifically the explanatory. The researcher utilized the cognitive test results and survey questionnaire to gather pertinent data in the study, back up with interviews. Total enumeration is at the same time utilized where the 32 grade V learners of Suyoc Elementary School for the school year 2017-2018 were the participants of the study. The criteria set by NETRC in evaluating results were utilized to analyzed results.

RESULTS

The pre-test competency level of the grade V learners in the aforementioned Science least learned competencies is 13.80% with a descriptive rating of very low. Learners have limited knowledge on the competencies. It shows that learners are not familiar with the parts and functions of each part of the reproductive system of human, animals, and plants.The post-test competency level of the grade V learners has notably raised to 88.23% with a descriptive rating of close approximate mastery. It shows great improvements in the performance of the learners after the introduction of the intervention.The use of manipulative model along with worksheets had improved the performance and mastery level of the learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The results provided information about the amount of learning that had taken place. It assessed the effectiveness of instructional materials, methods, and strategies used to address the least learned competencies.The intervention “Kutingting Ko, Adal ko" which made use of teacher-made manipulative models with worksheets is an effective way of improving learners' performances and attitudes towards learning. Further, it provided opportunities for the pupils to have an idea of intangible through tangible things and a better understanding of the lessons and retention of knowledge and processes. Learners, when given opportunities to discover learning through exposure to appropriate instructional materials, will bring positive outcomes.