Oplan BalikAT

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Oplan BalikAT on the improvement of the performance level of Grade 7 non-numerate students of Bagbag National High School. This was in response to the Division Memo No. 161 s. 2017 entitled "The Implementation of Power it Up Program" wherein it was evident that students' performance in math at the Junior High School level was subpar. Oplan BalikAT is a prototype remediation program in Grade 7 mathematics focusing on re-teaching the basic concepts of mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole number and decimals.

METHODS

This study made use of quasi-experimental design involving quantitative methods which utilized the Pre-test-Post-test design. Purposive sampling was used with a population of 91 Grade 7 non-numerate students of Bagbag National High School during the school year2017Â-2018. The data gathered were analyzed and compared using mean, standard deviation, weighted mean, and t-test.

RESULTS

The study revealed a substantial increase in the ability of the student-participants to grasp fundamental concepts of Mathematics while participating in the Oplan BalikAT program which translated into higher test scores in the post-test. Approximately 79% of the student-participants who have attended the program have passed the mathematics subject for that particular school year.

DISCUSSIONS

This study has proven its validity because the results of the post-test given to the student-participants for a span of four (4) quarters have shown a significant increase when compared to their pre-test. This holistic method of intervention has enabled the students to achieve a better understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics. However, this after-school hours program is hampered by its own schedule. Being held every Monday Wednesday and Friday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the physical as well as mental pitfalls that must be confronted for the program to work at its optimum.