Improving Academic Achievement in Science of Grade V Pupils in Maligaya Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education has been the primary focus of governments for centuries. Education is the primary vehicle by which economically and socially marginalized adults and children can lift themselves out of poverty and obtain means to participate fully in their communities. But with the problems persisting today in the Philippines educational system our stand for functional literacy to empower learners is at stake. The scarcity of teachers with specialization in Science, poor classrooms and dearth of instructional materials, low pupil’s achievement hampers our learners to be active makers of a meaningful life.

METHODS

The study used descriptive quantitative research that aims to identify the academic achievement in Science of 18 Grade V pupils in Maligaya Elementary School. A researcher gathered data, prepared research questionnaires to determine the problem. Administration of questionnaire, statistical treatment, and interpretation of results and the strategic interventions to be developed to improve the academic achievement of pupils in Science.

RESULTS

Based on the study it was conducted that five factors can affect the academic achievement of Grade V pupils which are: socio-economic status, home location, educational backgrounds of parents, absenteeism and inadequate learning resources.The result showed that in general the five indicators are to a very great extent and these are the major factors why pupils have low academic achievement in Science. The result implies that the majority of the respondents achieved low MPS and PL scores. Strategic interventions are needed to achieve higher MPS and PL scores.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that teachers and parents needed to collaboratively work together for the success of the pupils. It is recommended that there is a need for more learning resources to improve the achievement of pupils. Teachers can ask for assistance to private organizations and other stakeholders to help resolve their problems. The schools should invest heavily in remedial classes to assist the weaker pupils. They are supposed to be guided by the adults especially by mentors on life issues. They also need guidance and counseling to be able to do the right things. Remedial coaching should be intensified especially to slow learners to enable them to compete favorably with other pupils. Mentoring and counseling services should also be increased to the students to enable them to live responsibly and put more effort into their studies.