Supplemental Science Learning Packet For Beginning and Developing Grade 7 Students in Public Secondary Schools

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education in the Philippines has undergone a major transformation and was further strengthened to attune it to the changing academic landscape and keep up with the latest development in the field. This study focused on the development of a supplemental science-learning packet for beginning and developing Grade 7 students in the public secondary schools in the North District of Lipa City. The supplemental science-learning packet was prepared based on the findings and analysis of data.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method of research using a researcher-made questionnaire as the main instrument for gathering data. Documentary analysis was also used to determine the proficiency level of the students. The respondents were 308 Grade 7 students and 35 science teachers from the four public secondary schools in the North District, Division of Lipa City during School Year 2015-2016. Frequency, mean and Pearson's Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation were the statistical tools applied in treating the data gathered.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, the proficiency level of the students in Chemistry fall under the developing level, Biology in Approaching Proficiency level, Physics in Developing level and Earth Science falls under the Approaching Proficiency level. On the other hand, the teachers' assessment of the students' proficiency level on the learning competencies in the four learning areas; Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Earth Science falls under the Approaching Proficiency level. There is a significant relationship between the proficiency level of the students and the teachers' assessment on the students' proficiency level competencies. Different student-related problems are often met by the teachers in teaching the four learning areas in science, and these served as the basis in developing the supplemental science-learning packet.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the study recommended that science teachers should monitor the proficiency level of the students in each learning area in order to identify students who belong in the beginning and developing levels, thereby are developing their interest in learning and challenging them toward active involvement in science activities. The supplemental science-learning packet be reviewed, validated and tried in public secondary schools in order to address the needs of the students in learning science.