Improve Mastery and Enhance Proficiency Level of the Students in Physical Science

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Achieving quality education is a great challenge for teachers. With the advent of modern technology, teachers should be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to use innovative techniques in teaching to cope with the increasing demands of modernization. This study focused on the utilization of Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) as a tool in Science Instruction.

METHODS

Multiple methods of research were employed in this study. A purposive sample was used in selecting respondents. The researcher-made pre-test and posttest, survey questionnaire and strategic intervention materials were the instruments used in this study. Gathered data were treated using weighted mean, percentage and ranking.

RESULTS

The mastery level of Grade 11-BPP students in Physical science was in the developing stage since one-third of the competencies were not mastered by the students. However, after using SIM, the mastery level of the students was improved and the SIM was accepted by the students as an aid in enhancing concepts in science.

DISCUSSIONS

The SIM used in this study was effective in improving the students' performance. Therefore, Science teachers may design SIM that may be used in teaching Science lessons, the implementation of the SIM during classroom discussion may be recommended since in this study SIM positively affected the performance of the pupils. Therefore, SIM may be implemented to improve the mastery level of the pupils.