The Effect of Tackling Least Learned Concepts Thru Utilization of Innovative Test Bank in Practical Research 2

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A rationale in Department of Education Order No. 35, s. 2016 it states that successful teaching is a result of the systematic use of appropriate strategies for delivering and assessing the learning objectives targeted for each lesson and make instructional decisions based on formative assessment results that identify LLCs. Several studies reveal that Filipino students have low retention of concepts, limited reasoning, and analytical skills thus cannot effectively express ideas or explanations of events and phenomena in their own words (UP NISMED, 2008). Many educators and student researchers have identified several factors behind low academic performance. A test bank is a practice of creating and cataloging assessment questions per lesson on an index card or any other hardcopy media. Extending a test bank utility thru innovation of its use can be a way to identify the least learned concepts before any major test.

METHODS

The study was geared toward the improvement of the least learned concepts thru the utilization of innovative test bank in Practical Research 2 to the selected 120 Grade 12 students from the sections of Pila Senior High School for the second quarter of the first semester in the year of 2018-2019. Purposive sampling technique was applied to this study. The research utilized an experimental approach method of research, the experiment group were treated with a lesson review from identified LLCs thru innovative test banking that had categorized LLCs. The control group was not given an LLCs review prior to taking an assessment.

RESULTS

The study revealed that 1. The pretest of the experimental group has an overall mean and standard deviation of 21.94 and 3.80. While the pretest of the control group has an overall mean and standard deviation of 20.30 and 3.74. 2. The post-test overall mean and standard deviation of the experimental group were 38.03 and 4.81. While the post-test overall mean and standard deviation of the control group post was 31.58 and 3.36. 3. There was a strong positive correlation between the post-test of the experimental and control group of the students in Practical Research 2. It was 77.14%.

DISCUSSIONS

The study revealed that the utilization of innovative test bank has a significant effect on the performance of the Grade 12 students as revealed by the posttest of the experimental group. It implies that reviews conducted by tackling Test Bank identified LLCs are more concise and accurate that saves time for both teacher and students.