"The Use of Star Stamp as a Reward System to Improve the Academic Performance of Selected Grade 1 Pupils of Aguado Elementary School-Annex. S.Y. 2018-2019"

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Motivating pupils and students is the biggest achievement that highly touches the heart of being a professional teacher. Poor performance in every pupil is often attributed to a lack of motivation. Teachers must have an intellectual in handling their pupils in managing their knowledge, skills, and behavior. Giving rewards is the first attempt to encourage motivation in pupils.

The researchers conducted this study as an initial action for the effectivity of using the star stamp as a reward in improving the academic performance of selected pupils in Grade 1 in Aguado Elementary School-Annex.

METHODS

This study utilized a quasi-experimental method using controlled and uncontrolled group. During the second grading, the selected 30 pupils were in below average or poor performance based on their general average. After three months of experimenting and using the “star stamp as a reward system” to those selected pupils as respondents, the researchers used mean and standard deviation as a tool basis for the improvement of their academic performance in the third grading period.

RESULTS

The outcome of the tool used by the researchers showed that out of 30 selected pupils, 27 of them basically improved in their academic performance in the third grading period. It explains that using the “star stamp as a reward system” was effective and helped enhanced their interest to learn.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the study conducted by the researchers, the “star stamp as a reward system” is effective in Aguado Elementary School-Annex. The system showed a positive reinforcement on the individual, making them more eager to learn. Hence, with this academic improvement proven, the researchers highly suggest and recommend teachers to be creative and constant in giving a reward specifically at the primary level as part of their teaching-learning processes.