Innovative Science Approach on Students' Achievement Using Mnemonic Device

Authors

  • Jackie A. Intoy

Keywords:

Mnemonic Device, Academic Achievement, memorization, learning difficulties

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mnemonic devices are learning strategies that can often enhance the learning process and later the recall of information. On the other hand, mnemonic systems are special techniques or strategies consciously used to improve memory; they help employ information already stored in long-term memory in order to make memorization an easier task. There is no doubt that mnemonic techniques are one of the most important methods and methodologies used in education. The aim of vocabulary learning and teaching is to transfer the lexical information from the short-term memory to the long term memory.

 

METHODS

In this study focused on the development and validation of Mnemonic Device that will enhance the students' academic achievement in Science VI. The respondents were sixteen (16) from Grade VI who got an MPS lower than 75% mastery during the Science First Grading Test for the School year 2018-2019. Science experts, as to relevance, adequacy and scope, evaluated the constructed Mnemonic Device. To be an effective tool, the (R and D) Research-Based Development methodology stages were utilized: Planning stage and validation Stage. In terms of these criteria, the mnemonic device, the use of the t-test of difference between means was computed.

 

RESULTS

Results showed that there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest after the mnemonic device during their remedial instruction. The mnemonic device was likewise found to be an effective tool in improving the academic achievement of GradeVI students. Mnemonic devices are not only superb for the average student, but they also work fantastically for students with learning disabilities and for students that need a little extra help learning.

 

DISCUSSIONS

One of the most challenging parts of every science learning is the acquisition of Science terms. Students, however, complain that they cannot remember the words they have learned. To solve this problem, teachers can attempt to include mnemonic devices into their classes. Mnemonic devices are useful ways of enhancing Science terms learning and recall. Such memory techniques should not replace other approaches to vocabulary learning, but should complement them. An even bigger number of students deal with an increasing amount of distractions thatcan slow down or inhibit their learning. By using mnemonic devices, teachers would be able to reach a wider variety of students, and would be able to help different student through the same method.

Published

2019-01-18