Effects of Awards and Recognition on the Academic Performance in Mathematics of Grade Four-Acacia Learners in Looc Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

As stated in Department of Education Order No. 36, s. 2016, giving awards and recognition is one of the many ways by which teachers and schools provide students with positive feedback and affirmation, which can improve the learner's confidence, self-awareness, and enthusiasm for learning.

The researcher is teaching Grade Four-Acacia learners and as her observation, she realized that her pupils are not motivated to come to school, they have poor study habits, they don't like to participate in the discussion, they are shy to showcase their talents and afraid to perform in front of the class. These reasons led to their poor academic performance in the class. As the result of the First Quarter Test, Mathematics was the least in rank in terms of MPS compare to other subjects. With these reasons, it is domineering for the researcher to conduct a study giving attention to determine the effects of Awards and Recognition in the Mathematics performance of pupils in.

Giving awards and recognition touches every aspect of learners' school life, from attendance, to academic performance and others. Empowering the learners' motivation towards education is essential especially in today's educational system, where schools are always under pressure to improve test scores, responsibility and accountability.

METHODS

The study utilized Single Subject Research Design (Single-case Experimental Design) to determine the effects of awards and recognition on the Academic Performance in Mathematics of learners. Purposive sampling was used in the study since the learners who are all enrolled in the class of the researcher were the one utilized in the research.

RESULTS

The academic performance in Mathematics of IV-Acacia for the pre-test in terms of mean is 16.23 with a verbal interpretation of Needs Improvement while for the post-test is 28.63 and has a verbal interpretation of Very Satisfactory. The academic performance in Mathematics of the learners in the post-test shows a big improvement compare in the pre-test. There is a substantial progress on the academic performance of the learners in Mathematics before and after the exposure to Shining Star Awards Program.

DISCUSSIONS

Learners should be exposed to different strategies and interventions so that their academic performance will be improved. Teachers should utilize effective strategies like Shining Star Awards to enhance learners' academic performance. The proposed action plan is recommended for implementation.