Reduction of Absenteeism among Grade IV Pupils Using Strategic Reward System

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research study examined the effectiveness of using reward system to reduce absenteeism. The respondents of the study were five selected Grade four pupils.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions: 1. What are the causes of pupils' absenteeism in class? 2. What strategic reward system will decrease absenteeism among Grade four pupils? 3. What is the effect of using the strategic reward system in pupils' absenteeism? 4. Is there an improvement in using SRS to reduce pupils' absenteeism?

METHODS

The researchers used a descriptive method to identify the effect of reward system on pupils' attendance. The research instruments used were survey questionnaire to determine the factors affecting pupils' absenteeism, and records of attendance. The data gathered in each respondent were treated using frequency counts and percentage values.

RESULTS

It was found out that in a span of two months, the pupils who were recorded with the highest number of absences have reduced which means that the method or the strategy that has been utilized by the researcher is proven to be effective.

DISCUSSIONS

It proved that reward system such as weekly awarding of perfect attendance certificate, posting names in the attendance wall, and free token are positive motivators for the pupils to attend school every day and increase attendance rates. Awarding of perfect attendance together with their parents created a positive impact and motivation for the students to come to school regularly.