Improving the Performance of Grade 9 DMDPNHS Students in Chemistry Using Problem-Based Learning

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the classroom setting, the students have a hard time grasping information in Chemistry 9 particularly when the topics need careful attention and comprehension to understand the principle and concepts in the school. PBL is a student-centric learning model. In PBL, learning occurs while working on problems in small groups, and students determine their own learning objectives when trying to understand or resolve the problem.

METHODS

The study was then prepared and submitted as subject for comments and suggestions. The pre-test and post-test were distributed to the respondents. Retrieval and data collection followed. Microsoft excel was used to measure and analyze the result.

RESULTS

Results showed an increase post-test mean which indicates improvement of students in Chemistry 9. The t-test revealed that there is a significant difference between the pre-test and the post-test means. This indicates that Problem based learning is an effective approach in Chemistry.

DISCUSSIONS

The performance of students increased using Problem-Based Learning.