Varied Assessment Tests: An intervention to Improve Academic Performance Level in Science for Grade V Pupils in Petronilo L. torres Memorial for Sy 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The implementation of the K-12 curriculum has greatly challenged the teachers. Programs and projects were made and implemented to meet the needs of pupils and produce competent ones. Power It Up is one of the programs implemented to enhance the performance level of pupils. In this study, varied assessment tests were given in the teaching-learning activities as believed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. The extent of learning was then determined.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method. The selection of participants was purposive. There were five sections in Grade V. The five lowest pupil performers in each class were selected as participants. A twenty-five item Pre-test was made for second grading learning competencies and administered to all pupils in five sections at the start of the grading period. The scores of the selected participants were taken. Varied assessment tests for learning suited to the ability of the pupils were given during the grading period. The Post-test was given to all pupils in five sections at the close of the grading period. The scores of the participants were taken. The Pre-test and the Post-test scores were subjected to item analysis. The number of correct responses was compared using t-Test: Paired Two sample for Means to find out if the difference is significant or not.

RESULTS

Based on the results, varied assessment tests significantly increased the performance level of the pupils. Since the P value (1.62 x 10-15) is smaller than the alpha level (α = 0.05), the null hypothesis is rejected. This means that there is a significant difference between the Mean Percentage Scores (MPS) of pupils before and the MPS after the varied assessment tests were given. Varied assessment tests can be learning materials. The assessments themselves make pupils learn and improve their academic performance level.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings have pointed out that varied assessment tests in the –teaching-learning processes improve academic performance. Varied assessment tests make pupils learn new things in creative ways. It was observed to have removed boredom, making them learn lessons with fun. It is recommended that varied assessment tests be given in science subjects to improve academic performance.