Effectiveness of the Strategic Intervention Materials in Enhancing the Performance of the Grade Six Pupils in Science and Health

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The problem in Science and Health is on the enhancement of pupils' performance. These are possible causes based on an initial study: low mastery learning in Science and Health because of lack of meaningful strategy to teach the subject; low retention rate as an offshoot of the lack of meaningful experiences due to the traditional approach in teaching the subject; lack of concrete conceptualization of lessons brought about by the uninteresting mode of instruction; and inadequate and inappropriate teaching aids.

METHODS

SIMS, as an approach of instruction is effective in teaching-learning process because of their dual purposes. SIMS is placed in small packets or envelopes. Each SIM is intended to discuss a lesson. There are four activity cards in a SIMS, namely: guide card, activity card, enrichment card, assessment card, and reference card. Individualized instruction nurtures independent learning and as a result it has the potential of producing individuals who are resourceful and self-appraising learners.

RESULTS

The mean percentage scores result shows that before the conduct of the intervention "Heartily Yours", 21 recipients are in below mastery level. Withthe utilization of the intervention, all the 21 recipients or 100% raised their performance to above mastery level. It can be drawn that there is a massive increase in the recipients' level of performance after the implementation of the said program.

Results of the test with the utilization of the SIMS also showed great difference through the SIMS the pupils achieved higher rate.

Thus, the SIMS attained the purpose of this study.

DISCUSSIONS

The amount of knowledge in the traditional method was recalled from the past lessons related to the new topic discussed. The high scores could be accounted by the SIMS, the strategy used for teaching the subject. The mastery indices in the concepts in grades indicated high performance. The students showed increased retention that was extended even after a week. The massive increase in mean scores could be accounted from the errors which the students recognized and were able to test results after using the SIMS. The mean percentage score showed significant results. The SIMS was effective in enhancing performance in Science and Health.