Project A-formula 555 (Amaya FORMed a Unified Learning Assessment)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Several strategies on intervention and assessment to raise the learners' academic performance are vital in learning. Often, some of these strategies are implemented, yet fail. In our study, Project A-Formula 555 (Amaya FORMed a Unified Learning Assessment) adapted from Project 555 aimed to enhance the mastery of pupils regarding knowledge, skills, and attitude in all learning areas. The least mastered and least learned skills were strengthened through the 5-item test with 5 types of questions for 5 days in all learning areas. Also, the pre and post tests and NAT type-based test was administered for monitoring the learners' improvement. This project was continuously implemented not only to improve the mastery of the competencies but also for the pupils to be well equipped with the competencies in preparation for the National Achievement Test (NAT) in Grade 7.

METHODS

The qualitative method design was used in the conduct of the study. Using the qualitative analysis, assessment tools were provided to determine the level of pupils' competencies and to address their needs. The data of the Grade 6 pupils were collected as the focus of the study.

RESULTS

The need to improve the academic performance of the pupils is the utmost concern of education. Through Project A-Formula 555, a comparative analysis was presented and indicated the increase in the percentage of test results. Significantly, the essential indicators of pupils' progress were monitored.

DISCUSSIONS

Project A-Formula 555 served as a means for the pupils to move on to the next level of intervention. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the strategy was ensured as it was to be administered in Grade 5 and Grade 4.