Contributory Factors Affecting the Performance of Grade Six Pupils at Padre Imo Luna MES in the National Achievement Test Administered During the School Year 2014-2015

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Padre Imo Luna MES' result in the previous National Achievement Test shows a low-performance level of pupils in the different learning areas. It is for these reasons that the researcher aims to look into the factors that affect pupils' performance in the National Achievement Test so that favorable adjustments could be facilitated. As revealed in the performance level of Grade Six pupils in the National Achievement Test, they failed to answer HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) questions correctly. Learners were able to memorize the skills and concepts learned in different subject areas but find difficulty in the application of the competencies learned.

METHODS

The researchers used analytical and interpretative methods as their data gathering procedure The study used the results of the School Year 2014 -2015 National Achievement Test. The use of the released percentage scores of 300 pupils has been the research material used by the researcher. Also, the following data gathering tools namely; individual and consolidated NAT results issued by the National Educational Testing and Research Center (NETRC) were used to attain the objectives of the study.

RESULTS

There are 207 pupils or 69% which were identified to have percentage scores ranging from 35%-65%. The result shows that the majority of the pupils are considered to have an Average Level of Performance in the 2014-2015 National Achievement Test. There are 62 pupils or 20.67% who got percentage scores ranging from 15%-34% and this group of pupils shows a Low Level of Performance. The other 31 pupils or 10.33% are identified to have percentage scores ranging from 66%-85% which shows that learners are Moving Towards Mastery Level of Performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The study dealt with effective practices to achieve higher pupils' performances. Modifications of the existing programs and projects in school relative to reading were maximized to maintain pupils' performances particularly in the five learning areas, English, Mathematics, Science, Araling Panlipunan and Filipino. Enhancing the reading skills of pupils is of the top priority leading to a higher rate of pupils' performances in all subjects. Reading abilities of learners both in English and Filipino are the key points to help them achieve higher ratings during instruction. Comprehension was given emphasis, which aided them to understand better in all subject areas and not just the five main core subjects covered by the NAT itself.