The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model and the Level of Proficiency of Grade 10 Students in Mathematics at General Santos City Sped Integrated School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In this study, the researcher intended to find out the difference of using Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model in teaching Mathematics 10 instead of using the Lecture Method to measure the proficiency level of Junior High School students at General Santos City SPED Integrated School.

METHODS

This study is a qualitative research which is primarily an exploratory research that provides insights into the problem. The researcher used the quasi-experimental method of research on the effect of gradual release of responsibility (GRR) model on the proficiency level of Grade 10 students in Mathematics. The researcher used the simple random sampling in selecting the 30 students in each section which was classified into two groups; the experimental group wherein the teacher used the GRR model, and the control group wherein the teacher used the traditional method of teaching. The researcher used pretest and post-test to measure the proficiency level of students in Mathematics 10.

RESULTS

The result revealed that the proficiency level of Grade 10 students before the start of the study was poor with the mean score of 8.77. No Grade 10 students have good or very good proficiency level in Mathematics at the startof the study. The result indicated that there was a significant difference in the mean gain scores of the control group (Lecture) and the experimental group (GRR Model). However, the experimental group which used the gradual release of responsibility model during instruction had greater improvement in learning Mathematics 10 than the control group which simply used the lecture method.

DISCUSSIONS

The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model should be utilized by the teachers more frequently to enhance morethe proficiency level of students. The students must be engaged more in collaboration and cooperative learning in order for them to be more responsible of their learning. The proficiency level of students should be improved by giving them more activities using the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model. The teachers also should create more activities that would integrate the teaching-learning process.