In Focus: Philippine Government Bridging Program for the Filipino Family in Jfes-the Grade Four 4p's Recipients and their Performance Output in Math

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (English: Bridging Program for the Filipino Family), also known as 4Ps and formerly Ahon Pamilyang Pilipino, is a conditional cash transfer program of the Philippine government under the Department of Social Welfare and Development. It aims to eradicate extreme poverty in the Philippines by investing in health and education particularly in ages 0-14. School children who are recipients of this program also need to comply with certain requirements. How it affects their performance output in Math as 4Ps recipients is the highlight of this study.

METHODS

The twenty (20) respondents are pupils from Grade 4 afternoon sessions: IV-Gladiola, IV-Camia, IV-Rose and IV-Daisy. They were selected through the survey method. The researchers used the descriptive research. Survey method was utilized to collect the descriptive data. The quantitative method focused on gathering numerical data to explain a particular phenomenon. The researchers used surveys to find out the number of children in Grade IV afternoon classes who were 4Ps recipients. The list of JFES 4Ps recipients in the Guidance Office was also utilized. The frequency distribution was used to describe the number of children with satisfactory performance in Math as well as those who did not perform satisfactorily.

RESULTS

Figure 1. The vertical bar graph presents the means and standard deviations of Math 4 pre-tests and post-tests. The data clearly shows the similarities and differences of the mean and standard deviation of 4Ps recipients in four Grade 4 classes.

DISCUSSIONS

Only 20 (twenty) respondents were considered. The performance output was limited to Math. The performance output of Grade IV 4Ps recipients differ. Out of the 20 respondents, 6 have failing scores in both the pre-test and post-test. Monitoring 4Ps recipients' academic achievement/performance output as well as their school attendance needs strict regular evaluation. Surprise home visitation together with school visitation are effective instruments to witness the child in a real-life scenario devoid of disguise. Children's performance in other learning areas must be monitored, too. More interventions on how to prevent 4Ps recipients from failing must be studied.