Project 555: A Strategic Intervention Program to Increase the National Achievement Test Performance of Grade VI

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

National Achievement Test measured the level of mastery of the five learning areas namely English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science and Araling Panlipunan in Grade VI. Based on the results some Grade VI Learners belong to low mastery level. Through the intensive implementation of project 555, there was a significant change in the performance of the Grade VI learners' mastery of the competencies were evident. In this study both the teachers and the learners benefited much in which the teacher was given the opportunity carefully plan his daily classroom instruction and choose appropriate assessment tool to evaluate the learning of his pupils. On the learners’ part, they were given the differentiated activities to maximize their learning process. The construction of the five-item test, for 5 days in these 5 subject areas can bridge the gap as far as NAT performance is concern. This project solidified the mission and vision of the Department of Education to make the learners competitive.

METHODS

Using the Customary approach, the researchers conducted groupings with their Grade VI respondents, seventy-eight respondents across 2 different sections answered to a set of questions. With the data collected through quantitative analysis the use of project 555 at individual performance in the five learning areas included in NAT (National Achievement Test).

RESULTS

Many poor-performing learner in Grade VI who participated in our project perceive problems such as Mastery of mathematical process, Limited vocabulary, Lack of comprehension skills, Lack of scientific and analytical thinking skills and Study habit. Assessments were given during the pre-and the post test. Results were gathered, collected, analyzed, interpreted and compared. Difference in the test result during the pre and the post test was evident. After quantitative analysis of data, there was an improvement in the performance of the learners in the 5 subject areas. The Project 555 is of great help for making our learners perform well in NAT (National Achievement Test).

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated the impact of Project 555 towards the attainment of its objective. Students' achievements were improved when an intervention was taken into considerations and the need to address the problem was carefully studied and immediate actions took effect.