Power it Up: Strategies in Raising the Academic Performance of Grade Five Pupils in Baes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

When engaging ourselves with something, we should consider the benefits that we can get because.

Pupils' achievements lie on the capability of the teacher. How the teacher executes and delivers the lesson in an image of a lifelong learning. This research is undertaken to improve the knowledge of pupils and increase their achievement level in LOA.

Appropriate teaching strategies suited to the various needs of the learners anchored with accurate instructional materials tell the efficiency of the teacher. Teachers' devotion among learners provides more opportunities to learn.

With the existing instructional materials, the teacher has to make wise options into which teaching strategies these instructional materials can fit During our program of Power It Up supplementary worksheet and activity sheets were made available but the teacher should be careful enough in handling the situation since we should always consider our learners. This study has been conducted to develop the stated problems and assess different interpretations and conclusions.

METHODS

This study made use of the pre-test and post-test based on lessons included in the Curriculum Guide.The experimental classes were given practical exercises the control classes were subjected to traditional teaching strategies. A 50-item multiple choice test was given to all participating students as a pre-test. During the study the researcher taught the experimental and control classes belonging to high performing group and my coË—implementer taught the class of the low achiever group. A post-test was administered to all the classes after they have finished the topics

RESULTS

The pupils taught by means of the program Power It Up manifested and showed better ability to think critically and develop a strong study habit compared to the pupils that do not undergo this program.

The development of this study habit appeared to be evident in their ability to think critically.

DISCUSSIONS

The finding shows a marked difference in the performance of the pupils with regards to the program implemented in raising the academic performance of the grade five pupils who undergo the Power It Up program. The result of the study showed strong performance of the pupils that undergo this program Based on the result of the Pre-test and post-test, this program enhances the enthusiasm of the pupils to learn. Parents also reported that their child was enthusiastic and interested in learning at home because they now understood what to be done in their studies.