An Intervention Class for the Grade 8 Students of Bagbag National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aims to determine the effect of having an intervention class on the Grade 8 students of Bagbag National High School. This program was a response to the Division MemoNo. 161 s. 2017 entitled "The Implementation of Power It Up Program" after discovering that students' academic performance in Mathematics at the Junior High School level needs improvement. To note, this program is not just an additional math class or tutorial program. Its end goal is to make students become better at mathematics by mentoring and providing them the needed support system.

METHODS

A quasi-experimental design involving quantitative methods was used in this study. Purposive sampling was used for the 11 Grade 8 students from the St. Francis and St. Peregrine sections of Bagbag National High School during the School Year 2018 -2019. The data gathered were analyzed and compared using mean standard deviation, weighted mean, and t-test.

RESULTS

As a result, the study revealed an increase in the ability of the students participating in their Mathematics intervention class. Their scores in the post-test were rated as good. It was evident that approximately 80% of the student-participants have passed their Mathematics subject for the selected school year. With the help of this program, the students were able to cope with the discussion and pass the specific subject.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the preceding findings, the intervention class was found as a great remedy for the students deficient in Mathematics. It is an effective method in increasing their academic performance on the subject. It is also important to note that out of the 11 Grade 8 students, two (2) students from St. Peregrine or 18% dropped out from the roll. Only nine (9) students from St. Francis continued the program and successfully passed the Mathematics subject. Through this intervention class, the learners were able to guide and mentor the teachers practices and preparations for the quarterly and other examinations. This, in turn, resulted in better scores and grades.