Effectiveness of Project Musikalinga V.2.0 on the Academic Performance in MAPEH of Grade VI Learners

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Project MusiKalinga V.2.0 on the academic performance of grade 6 Aries pupils of Looc Elementary School. Grade 6 pupils served as respondents under section Aries. The study used the descriptive and experimental method using a single group design. The results of the test given after the experimental stage were compared to pretests given to measure and describe the level of academic performance in MAPEH. A teacher-made test was the primary instrument to test the effectiveness of project MusiKalinga V.2.0. The academic performance of the respondents was significantly higher after exposure to the intervention program, which resulted in high performance on their formative and summative assessments. Findings implied that the intervention program is effective in improving the academic performance in MAPEH.

METHODS

The researcher discussed with grade six teachers the purpose of this study and asked for their assistance and cooperation in helping make the study possible. Classical music played in the morning while the pupils were entering the classroom, while they work independently and in small groups. Formative assessment test results were recorded every day to determine the results and to avoid discrepancies on the results per se.In order to establish the profile of the respondents in terms of types of music, they listen to, frequency percentage and rank distribution were used. To determine the level of academic performance with respect to rhythmic patterns, reading notes and major and minor keys before and after exposure to the intervention program, mean and standard deviation was applied.To determine the significant difference in the level of performance of the respondents after the intervention program, dependent T-Test was utilized.

RESULTS

The performance level of the respondents differs significantly in the pretest and posttest. With the mean gains in the posttest, it further implies that exposure to Project MusiKalinga V.2.0 enhanced the performance level of the respondents.

DISCUSSIONS

This study made use of the descriptive survey method of research to attain its main purpose. It is directed to whether or not the particular program achieved its goal or not. It is added that this method has an element of values judgment in terms of effectiveness. Descriptive survey method is appropriate for the study since the aim is to determine the effect of background music in the motivation, behavior, and performance of pupils.