Effects of 4Ps Implementation in the Academic Performance of Recipients in Sto.Tomas North Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In this era of globalization and technological revolution, education is considered as a first step for every human activity. It plays a vital role in the development of human capital and is linked with an individual's well-being and opportunities for better living. Socioeconomic status is one of the most researched and debated factor among educational professionals that contribute towards the academic performance of students. Government has its great help extended to the poor families who cannot send their smart kids to school due to poverty. The 4Ps is a social program that entails monetary and non-monetary transfers to the poor or poorest families who have school-aged children on the condition that they meet the program's terms that are aimed at improving their capacities. This study was conducted since research observed that pupils who were recipient of the 4Ps having low performance since it was mandated that the said program will enhance their level of performance through the guidance of their parents as well.

METHODS

The respondents of the study were the Grade six pupils. There were 91 who were served as the respondents of the study. These respondents used to determine the influence of 4Ps in the academic performance. There were 10 teachers used as respondents to know the students' performance in the classroom. Questionnaire and informal interview were also used to gather the needed data to support the study.

RESULTS

From the data gathered, it can be concluded that most pupils have absences of 6-10 while most parents were elementary graduates. The program led to an increase of 3 to 4.6 percentage points in the school participation rate of children aged 6-14. However the majority of the pupils performed under the category level approaching which shows that the pupils were not performing well in their academics. Also, parents have low participation in school activities resulting to low academic result among their children.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings the following recommendations were given to enhance Pupils level of performance (1) Informed parents that they need to be involved in different school activities as one of the requirements for them to receive the financial assistance (2) Educating parents of some basic skills on how to teach their kids (3)Training on Content and pedagogical approach (4) Encouraging parents and pupils to support each other by giving them activities involving parents and children's' relationships.