Effectiveness of Using Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM)and Academic Performance in Science Grade 5

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Science allows learners to explore their world and discover new things. It is also an active subject, containing activities such as hands-on-labs and experiments. This makes science well-suited to active younger children. Science is an important part of the foundation for education for all children. (Jessica Cook, eHow)But in real situation Science subject has not given priority when it comes to instructional supervision. In the latest annual MPS results shows that the average is low among academic learning areas. The researcher utilizes SIM to address the gap in science. This study is very important and timely especially teachers are in the millennial generation in which everything is constant. "Early experiences in science help children develop problem-solving skills and motivate them toward a lifelong interest in the natural world."

METHODS

The researcher utilized the descriptive research design to measure effectiveness of SIM in teaching Science V. It also contracts on the respondents' socio-demographic profile in terms of religion affiliation, age, gender, parent's highest educational attainment, size of the family, nutritional status and monthly income of the family (and other resources).

RESULTS

The items in the test were examined and the striving/fine-tuning indices were taken to shed the item. Items that were not within the range of 0.2 to 0.8 difficulty index and 0.3 to 0.8 discrimination index were discarded and items drop within the propose limit were taken. Furthermore, the validated test was finalized and a pilot pretest and posttest were administered to the respondents before the actual experiments. The respondents were exposed to the use of teaching & learning in a traditional way while the other used the Strategic Intervention Materials approach. After the administration of Pre/Posttest, the result was 76.15 from 72.89 which is above the standard of the Department of Education. Moreover, the utilization of SIM in science 5 was effective.

DISCUSSIONS

In a core of understanding, the strategic intervention materials confirmed alignment of activities with the tasks and objectives, provided a variety of activities to address the diverse learning styles; and lastly focus on the least learned competencies, in which SIM is easy to understand and duplicate. Furthermore, based on the results, teachers utilized SIM in science have a great impact to the learners academic performance. It increased the average MPS from 72.89 to 76.15 and learners became active in learning process.