Enhancing Pupils Performance in Researchthrough the Use of Science Investigatory Project (SIP)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Science Investigatory Project (SIP) is an undertaking for Science pupils that needs an application of certain scientific principles and ideas. One of its aims is to develop one's capacity in order to actively and effectively participate the solution of problems being faced by the community through the application of rational and creative thinking process in search for the solution of the problem. It has been observed by the researcher that the pupils are not aware of the important contribution of research to man's life. The pupils in Grade 5 that the researcher handled are expected to acquire high performance because of the fact that they have already adopted technology through the use of Science Investigatory Projects.

METHODS

The pupils conducted the Science Investigatory Project based on the research that they have chosen. The researcher used data gathering method which indicated the percentage distribution of the performance level of each section of Grade 5 pupils who did the research work. It has been found out that there were more pupils who did not make the research. Furthermore, the researcher also used a data analysis plan that showed that pupils need more enhancement in research.

RESULTS

The findings implied that there was a need for an enhancement in the research work of the pupils. The results showed that there was one (1) section in Grade 5 that acquired an average level of performance. It may be because Grade 5-Mercury was the star section in the Grade 5 level as evident in the higher percentage results that was interpreted as average level of performance. These findings can be attributed to the knowledge and skills they learned in learning research. The other sections of Grade 5 got the performance level of Below Average, Needs Improvement and Poor which implies a need for an enhancement in through learning research.

DISCUSSIONS

The effect of using the Science Investigatory Project in the performance of the pupils in research was to continue the motivation of the pupils to conduct valuable and relevant investigation but still the pupils failed to maximize their potentials as researchers. The findings of the research, where pupils exhibited poor level in learning research, may be attributed to the lack of gadgets like computers, laptops, internet, and other resources.