Performance of Grade 10 Students at Governor Feliciano Leviste Memorial High School Taking Automotive Servicing: Basis for Proposed Intervention Activities

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Department of Education acts as a catalyst for change by empowering the members of the community with knowledge and skills toward developing meaningful and productive citizens. This study focused on the profile of respondents in terms of attendance and grade in TLE subject; performance of the students as reflected in their grading sheet in terms of written work, performance task and quarterly assessment; intervention activities that may be proposed.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive method of research using the data of the respondents. Respondents of this study were 124 grade 10 students taking automotive servicing. The data collected were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage.

RESULTS

The study revealed the following: the average attendance of the students was 83.23 percent, the average grade was 75.14; the average written works were 58.26, the average performance tasks were 59.26 and the average quarterly assessment was 55. The proposed intervention activities for the students were: conduct research in the internet focused on engine operation, troubleshooting repair, modern tools and equipment for automotive servicing; troubleshooting and repair vehicle focused in under chassis, electrical and engine tune-up; Connection of electrical circuit and troubleshooting and troubleshooting and repair small engine focused in tune-up , brake servicing and electrical.

DISCUSSIONS

Intervention activities must be implemented every grading; the intervention activities must be based on the curriculum guide and interest of the students; the proposed intervention activities may be tried out to test the usefulness of its implementation. Further, to have a better implementation of intervention activities, there should be better policies and monitoring programs.