National Achievement Test Results of Grade Six Pupils Basis for a Five Year Instructional Strategic Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Quality education then must be the topmost priority of every educational institution. It is what motivates people to do their best. It is also the aspiration of any nation. But there are still factors resulting in a considerable number of illiterate Filipinos and out-of-school youths and graduates who are not prepared for work. The Department of Education (DepEd) revealed that the record of National Education Testing and Research Center (NETRC) showed a declining achievement level of elementary and high school students based on the National Achievement Test (NAT) from 2005-2010.

METHODS

Results of the National Achievement Tests were analyzed to identify what instructional five-year strategic plan may be proposed to improve the NAT performance of the respondents.

RESULTS

The NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils for the last three years declined with MPS of 91.76 for School Year 2012-2013; 71.27 for both School Year 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 which is at the Closely Approximating Mastery and Moving Towards Mastery Level, therefore, a 5-year instructional strategic plan was developed to improve the NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils. As to teacher-related factors, the respondents agree that teaching strategy was the number 1 teacher-related factor that affects the NAT performance of the Grade 6 pupils with a weighted mean of 4.18. Teaching load is the second factor with a weighted mean of 4.12 wherein the respondents agreed upon. The respondents also agree that assessment of learning follows with a weighted mean of 4.04. Teaching methodologies is at the last spot with a weighted mean of 3.99 wherein the respondents also agree that it affects the NAT performance. The overall weighted mean of 4.08 indicates that the respondents agree that teacher-related factors affect the NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The following factors affect the NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils:

1. Teacher-related factors such as teaching strategies, assessment of learning, teaching methodologies, and teaching loads
2. Pupil-related factors which include a diversity of learners, study habits, and parental support
3. School-related factor such as learning environment, curriculum implementation, and school policies implementation
4. The administrator-related factors which include instructional leadership, creating a pupil-centered learning climate, human resource management & professional development, and school management and operation