Sim-Gos: Dual Approachin Enhancing Academic Performance in Science of Grade 7 Students (Strategic Intervention Materials With the Use of Graphic Organizers)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The implementation of K to 12 Program brings forth new challenges, along with difficulties arising from the transition period from the old to the new curriculum. The drastic changes could have surmounting effects to the schools, the teachers, the parents and the students as they have to cope with the demands of the new educational system. The teachers utilized different instructional materials and strategies to address students' performance in Science as evidenced by the subject's low ranking in the NAT. This study aimed to develop, evaluate and determine the extent of usefulness of SIM-GO's in learning Science of the Grade 7 students of Taysan National High School.

METHODS

The study employed the descriptive method of research. The data were gathered using administered core skills assessment test in science. After determining the students' difficulties, questionnaires were administered to the respondents. The SIM-GOs was designed and developed based on the least-mastered skills. Then, seven teachers validated itby questionnaire. The researchers utilized SIM-GOs in teaching Science to 153 students. The student-respondents through a survey questionnaire evaluated the usefulness of these in learning Science concepts.

RESULTS

The results of the study revealed that the difficulties met in learning science concepts obtained a composite mean of 2.95, which indicates a great extent of difficulty. The researchers designed and developed SIM-GOs, which is a dual approach in enhancing students' academic performance in Science 7. They found out that it is a valid learning material as sustained by a composite mean of 4.77, with an "excellent" rating from the experts. Furthermore, the SIM-GOs were largely useful as perceived by the students with the composite mean of 3.07, which implies that the effectiveness of it is reflected on the students' improved performance after its utilization.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that the usefulness of SIM-GOs in learning science concepts enhanced the students' academic performance. The motivational effects of these materials spearhead the students' desire to learn better and the encrypting effect of the design could probably help in the students' retention of the material contents in their memory. This promises a great improvement in the teaching-learning process and on the students' academic performance.