The Use of Star Stamp as a Reward System to Improve the Academic Performance of Selected Grade One Pupils of Aguado Elementary School-annex. S.Y. 2018-2019
Keywords:
Reward System, Academic Performance, Academic Achievement, Star stamp, Positive Reinforcement, Quasi-experimental Method, Standard Deviation, Effectivity, Improvement, MotivationAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Pupil's motivation is the biggest achievement that highly touches the heart of being a professional teacher. Poor performance in every pupil is often attributed as of lack of motivation. Teachers must have an intellect in handling their pupils and in managing their knowledge, skills, and behavior. As of this, giving of rewards is the first attempt to increase the vital pupils’ motivation. The researchers conducted this study as an initial action for the effectivity of using the star stamp as a reward in improving the academic performance of selected pupils in Grade One in Aguado Elementary School-Annex
METHODS
This study utilized a quasi-experimental method using controlled and uncontrolled group. During second grading the selected 30 pupils who are in below average or poor performance based on their general average. After three months of the experiment using star stamp as a reward system to those selected pupils as respondents, the researchers used mean and standard deviation as a tool basis for the improvement of their academic performance in the third grading period.
RESULTS
The outcome of the tool used by the researchers showed that out of 30 selected pupils, 27 of them were basically improved their academic performance in the third grading period. It explains that using the Star Stamp as a reward system were an effective tool for the grade one pupils that enhances their interest to learn.
DISCUSSIONS
Based on the study conducted by the researchers, the Star Stamp as a reward system given to the pupils is effective and proven in Aguado Elementary School-Annex. This shows a positive reinforcement to the individual that they are eager to learn. Hence, this academic improvement is proven, the researchers would highly suggest and recommended to the teacher must be creative and constant in giving a reward specifically at the primary level.
