Enhancement of Learners' Skills in Answering Multiple Choice Questions with Diagrams in Science 6 (ELSA-MCQ'S)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Banca-Banca Elementary School obtained the lowest National Achievement Test (NAT) results for three consecutive school years. This research obtained significant changes on the skills of Grade 6 pupils in answering multiple choice-type of questions using diagrams as question reference.

METHODS

The Descriptive Research Method was employed in this study. The subject and the setting of the research were the ten (10) selected Grade 6 pupils of Banca-Banca Elementary School. The data collected used a series of tests (pretest and posttest). The statistical test used was one group pretest-posttest design. The difference in the pretest and posttest concluded that the intervention enhances pupils' performance in Science. The enhancement sessions done were able to improve the learners' skill in answering multiple choice-type questions. The indicator of the improvement was the increased mean level of the learners' result in the posttest given after the enhancement.

RESULTS

Prior to the conduct of the study, the mean level of Grade 6 pupils in answering questions in Science fell at 22.40% Mean Percentage Score (MPS). After the implementation of the study, an MPS of 56.20% was obtained which indicates that the enhancement had a positive effect. In view of the aforementioned findings, the study has drawn the conclusion that the enhancement sessions conducted improved learners’ their skills in relating diagrams to the questions and develop the process of observation and analysis before answering.

DISCUSSIONS

The implementation has successfully improved learners' understanding of the use of diagrams as reference in answering multiple choice-type questions. The findings of the study resulted in the following recommendations: (1) use enhancement sessions or activities to improve the learners’ mastery on least-learned competencies; (2) least-learned competencies in Science shouldn't be disregarded but should be emphasized instead; and (3) continuous implementation of the enhancement session using different strategies should be done.