Activity Oriented Supplementary Module for Grade 8 Science Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The knowledge generation in today's society requires students to be more adaptable than ever before. The learners’ abilities, attitudes, goals, and motives are needed to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of scientific ideas anchored to the K to 12 science curriculum. To improve the performance of the students, varied materials and strategies are needed. The use of activity-oriented supplementary module can guide students in improving their proficiency levels and performance in different learning areas. This study was conducted to determine the students' proficiency levels and performance in the Physics, Earth Science, Chemistry and Biology science learning areas of Talumpok National High School during the School Year 2017-2018. The study also assessed the relationship between the proficiency levels and performance of students in science. Moreover, the level of difficulties in the units of the study was also determined.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in the study. The researchers constructed achievement tests, documentary analysis and research-made questionnaire as their main data gathering instruments. The respondents of the study were 78 Grade 8 students during the School Year 2017-2018. Frequency, percentage, ranking, mean and weighted mean and Person-product moment correlation-coefficient were the statistical tools utilized in the study.

RESULTS

The study revealed that Grade 8 students showed a proficiency level in Earth Science, Chemistry and Biology but only approaching proficiency in Physics. The performances of the students in the four science learning areas were fairly satisfactory while their proficiency levels were significantly related to their performance in the four science learning areas. Thus, the null hypothesis was rejected. The assessments of teachers on the student's level of difficulty in the unit of study in science were perceived as slightly difficult.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings of the study, varied forms of activities were prepared to strengthen the mastery of learning competencies or skills, improving the students’ performance in different learning areas of the science curriculum. In addition, science teachers may provide additional or supplementary activities that focused on addressing students' lack of mathematical skills in Physics and Chemistry that involve calculations or mathematical ability. A parallel study may also be conducted to other levels in the K to 12 curricula.