Authentic Performance Tasks in Grade 7 Chemistry

Authors

  • Arrah Khay Soliman

Keywords:

Authentic Performance Task, Solution, Mixtures, Acids and Bases

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study primarily aimed to develop Authentic Performance Tasks (APTs) in G7-Chemistry. Four Authentic Performance Tasks in G7-Chemistry were developed on topics covering solutions, mixture, elements and compounds, and acids and bases. The APTs include real-life tasks which demonstrate students' understanding of what they have learned.

METHODS

This study employed the developmental method of research. This study developed four different Authentic Performance Tasks for Grade 7 Chemistry. It also employed a pre-experimental method using a single group design to determine the effectiveness of the APT in the attitude of the students. The developed APTs underwent six stages: (1) Design; (2) Module Production Stage; (3) Validation Stage; (4) Revision Stage; (5) Try out Stage; and (6) Data Analysis and interpretation. The modules were validated and tried out at Sta. Clara Parish School, Pasay City. The try out was made only in one section with 48 students from Grade 7 level enrolled in the school year 2014-2015.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study the following conclusions were drawn: (1) The APT contains scenarios and activities that replicate or simulate real-world situations. It measures student learning through the application of real-life situation transpiring in their daily life; (2) The developed APTs are found to be acceptable and reliable based on the ratings given by the experts and the students. There was a high degree of agreement among the teachers and student raters as to the content validity of the APTs representing the estimates of reliability with high degree of efficiency and accuracy; (3) The developed APTs were perceived to be effective and suited in developing student knowledge, skill, and work habit; (4) Positive attitude towards science is acquired and learned when students apply their understanding through APTs.

DISCUSSIONS

It is recommended that further studies be conducted with a bigger population, and with other Science subjects at different grade levels. Similar Authentic Performance Task can be developed for different units in Chemistry, different grade levels, and subject areas. The effectiveness of Authentic Performance Task can be further investigated by comparing the use of parallel Performance Task using two groups of respondents.

Published

2019-01-18