Development of Academic Counseling Program in Mathematics for Grade Six Pupils at Tilambo Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In every school setting, students are perpetually in search of academic success, the success of the academic performance is their ultimate goal. It can be expressed in the form of good scores and prizes as a result of hard work and exceptional performance in classroom tests, assignments, and examinations. The issue of poor academic performance of grade six pupils in Mathematics at Tilambo Elementary School has been of much concern to teachers. The problem is so much that it has led to the widely acclaimed fallen standard of education. If quality education depends on the effect of the teaching, learning process, therefore, study habits are important factors that will be needed to upgrade the academic performance of the pupils.

METHODS

The research design used in this study was a descriptive study. It is going to ascertain the study habits should the pupils develop to improve their academic performance in Mathematics. However, it is carefully observed and recorded information as it naturally occurred at the time the study was conducted. A questionnaire was prepared, validated, distributed, tallied and interpreted to identify the study habits manifested by the grade six pupils to determine the extent of importance to the academic performance in Mathematics. The design of the research compendium followed three phases namely the input, process, and output.

RESULTS

As a teacher, we always heard the phrase two heads are better than one. Well, this can be especially true when it comes to studying. Working in groups enables you to (1) get help from others when you're struggling to understand a concept, (2) complete assignments more quickly, and (3) teach others whereby helping both the other students and yourselves to internalize the subject matter. Effective students use study groups effectively. However, the attitudes of grade six pupils on study habits vary. Most of the learners believed that listening is one of the best attitudes that one student has to have a better study habits. Recognize that in order to succeed you need to make decisions about your priorities your time and your resources.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated that to improve the pupil's performance in Mathematics subject really requires to establish study habits and develop positive attitudes in understanding Mathematical concepts and to enhance awareness on the importance of Mathematics instruction in one's daily life.