Computer Hardware Servicing Proficiency Level of Grade 10-Amethyst Students of Anilao National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Computer Hardware Servicing program provides knowledge and skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting problems of personal computer systems, networks, software, and its parts. As observed, Grade 10 students participated well in various group activities in their Computer Hardware Servicing class. However, among the three sections in Grade 10, the Grade 10-Amethyst failed to complete and perform the learning objectives of the subject requiring at least a proficient level in the CHS program. This prompted the researcher to conduct a study identifying the Computer Hardware Servicing Proficiency level of Grade 10-Amethyst of Anilao National High School with the end view of proposing an action plan with intervention programs and activities to improve their proficiency level.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in this study with the questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument. This was supplemented by documentary analysis of the respondents' third-quarter grades. The respondents were Grade 10-Amethyst students composed of 18 males and 18 females. Weighted mean, ranking, and percentage were the statistical tools used to come up with answers to the specific problems in the study.

RESULTS

The respondents' third-quarter grades in Computer Hardware Servicing attained a mean grade of 77.97. Based on the Proficiency level prescribed by the K to 12 Basic Education Program grading system, it posted a developing level. In terms of personal entrepreneurial competencies, their CHS was approaching proficiency as sustained by an overall mean of 3.34. In terms of environment and market, it attained an overall mean of 2.99 and was described as approaching proficiency. In terms of configuring computer systems and networks, it has a weighted mean of 3.13 and interpreted as approaching proficiency. In terms of maintaining computer systems and networks, it revealed an overall mean of 2.66 and was interpreted as approaching proficiency.

DISCUSSIONS

Learning competencies of Computer Hardware Servicing should be properly divided by quarter with close monitoring and evaluation to ensure that students empirically meet and perform the required objectives of the subject. The designed action plan with intervention programs and activities should be implemented at the soonest time possible.