Project LEVEL UP, Learn to Visualize, Enhance and Localize to Upgrade the Performance in HEKASI/AP

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In line with Department of Education Memorandum no. 43 s. 2014, entitled "Conduct of National Observances and Commemoration of Historical Events" which aims to raise the level of historical/cultural awareness and consciousness of elementary pupils and secondary students and to instill in their minds the greatness of the Filipino race, the legacy of the national heroes and the ideals of nationhood. In this regard and based on NAT results in HEKASI/AP in three consecutive school years, in SY 2012-2013 was 59.67%, SY 2013-2014 was 53.39% with a decrease of 6.28% and in the school year 2014-2015 the result was 53.25% and has a decrease of 0.68%. This shows that there is a continuous decrease every year in the NAT results. It was found out that one of the reasons was difficulty in understanding the lessons in HEKASI/AP that leads to low MPS. It has been the focus of the Project LEVEL UP, Learn to Visualize, Enhance and Localize to Upgrade the Performance in HEKASI/AP be implemented.

METHODS

Based on the different interventions used, the 20-item teacher-made test was utilized for pupils' weekly tests. The percentage was used in treating the data that came from the results of the weekly assessment administered. Results of Pretest and Posttest have been compared to find out whether there was an increased in their performance in Araling Panlipunan.

RESULTS

Through the implementation of Project LEVEL UP, the MPS of 58 pupils increased by 23.84%. Therefore, the percentage of pupils who got Low Proficiency in Araling Panlipunan decreased by 59%. The learners under Average Proficiencyincreased by 19% and the pupils under High Proficiency lifted to 40%.

DISCUSSIONS

Through the implementation of Project LEVEL UP, an improvement in the performance of Grade 6 pupils In Araling Panlipunan has been achieved. There was an increase of 3% in the Periodical Test. The interest of the pupils in studying AP was enhanced through the use of multimedia, localized, indigenized and contextualized materials. The love for AP was instilled in them as they tackled the different historical places in town. Active participation in many group activities was achieved, local history, culture, and traditions had now meanings and enjoyed by all.