Project ELLEN (Engaging Learners to Lead and Excel Numerically)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

CIP is normally made to develop a set of procedures or a program that will serve as a standard operation that seeks to promote enhancement in the chosen area of development that concerns the school performance in general. The study entitled "Project ELLEN (Engaging Learners to Lead and Excel Numerically) is a Program targeting learners who are mathematically challenged. This study aims to improve the level of performance of Grade 7-Leeuwenhoek by decreasing fifty percent of the low performing students.

METHODS

In choosing the participants of the study, essential data were gathered. The NAT results of the school played a vital role in determining the subject to be given focus for the study. The results showed that mathematics garnered the lowest score among other subjects. This led to the decision of closely monitoring the MPS of math for the first and second grading periods to easily diagnose which grade level needs assistance from the program and this came up to the conclusion that grade 7 should be the participants of the study. To narrow down the number of customers, the MPS results of all sections of grade seven were examined. Leeuwenhoek appeared to have the lowest rating among all the sections which made them the direct beneficiary of the program. A series of class observations and post conferences were conducted to assist the process owner in providing the needs of the customers/participants of the Continuous Improvement Program.

RESULTS

The participants, in general, benefited in the Continuous Improvement Program specifically designed to address their Mathematical difficulties. The results of the daily assessment, take-home activities and performances of the learners it is evident that the interventions made were effective. The satisfaction of the participants was manifested by their quick understanding of the concepts discussed through the help of the improved teaching techniques and the self-guided handouts. The number of low performing was reduced.

DISCUSSIONS

The result proves that the necessity to give extra attention to the needs of the learners is significant. Since the school lacks books, it is really helpful that localized handouts were made to meet the demand of the learners. The design/structure of the handouts from the lecture, practices, drill, and exercises really helped in developing healthy learning habits to the participants. The teacher attitude is an essential factor that made a contribution to the success of the improvement made through the Continuous Improvement Program.