Strategic Intervention Material: Its Effect to the Mastery Level in Specific Competencies in Science of the Grade III Camia Pupils of Hinatuan North Central Elementary School
Keywords:
Strategic intervention material, mastery level, least-learned competencyAbstract
INTRODUCTION
This research started when 34% or 11 out of 32 Grade III pupils of Hinatuan North Central Elementary School were not able to master the competency on identifying and describing the different parts of the plants. Hence, this competency was considered least-learned. In this regard, certain Strategic Intervention Material must be given to enhance the skill of the pupils and develop in them the least learned competency.
METHODS
Experimental research design was applied, employing purposive sampling. Seven males and four females, total of 11 were identified pupils based on the result of the item analysis and mean percentage score after the second quarterly test and weekly teacher-made test. As to statistical treatment, Weighted Mean was used to determine the level of mastery in specific competencies in science of the identified pupils, and T-test was used in identifying the significant difference on the increase in the result before and after the SIM was implemented.
RESULTS
The individual scores of the identified pupils obtained before and after tje implementation fall under below the 75% mastery level. The mastery level before the implementation of the SIM was 63.64% and it then reached to 91.36% after the SIM was implemented. There was a significant difference between the mean score in the pretest and posttest before and after the implementation of the SIM since the P-value is lesser than 0.05.
DISCUSSIONS
Based on the interpretations and analysis, the SIM "Lunhaw Ka Pa Ba?" has a great affect the mastery level of the Grade III Camia identified pupils in the competency identifying and describing parts of the plants. Therefore, teachers teaching the same concept and strategies may utilize the material and refer in to it in order for the low performing pupils to strengthen, deepen the understanding and master the competency and skill.
