Enhancing Teachers and Pupils Productivity Performance in Science and Mathematics 6

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The implementation of the K to 12 Program in Program in 2011 has marked the greatest reform in the System of Education in the Philippines. The change in the curriculum is based on the performance of the Philippines in the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study wherein the Philippines ranked 42nd among other countries in the world. 7 years after the implementation in2011, several assessments have been given to pupils and teachers teaching Science and Mathematics. This study aims to assess both level of performance based on the results of the National Achievement Test for 6 pupils and Process Skills Test for Grade 6 teachers teaching Science and Mathematics.

METHODS

Mixed-method of research was used in this study to determine the level of performance of the Grade 6 teachers and learners in terms of Process Skills in Science and Mathematics and the result of the National Achievement Test for Grade 6 in Science and Mathematics.

RESULTS

The results showed that the Grade 6 pupils from 47 schools obtained a mean score of 64.843 with the standard deviation of 1,819 and the Science and Mathematics teachers obtained a mean score of 55.406 with a standard deviation of 1.456. The t-test for dependent samples were computed to find the significant difference between pupils and teachers’ performance in Science and Mathematics. A t-value of 1.074 was obtained which was lower the 1.960 at 0.05 level that rejected the null hypothesis.

DISCUSSIONS

The level of Process Skills test is the baseline information of providing technical assistance by the Education Program Supervisors to Grade 6 teachers and performance coaching for SH. As a result, students do not usually learn using inappropriate pedagogical approach in teaching Science and Mathematics. Meanwhile, it is also suggested that there must be an increase of teachers’ salaries in order to meet their personal and professional needs.

It can also be observed that there are many factors that can affect the level of competence of Grade 6 teachers such as teachers’ college degree, their years in service and years in teaching the subject, the frequency of observations of the SH and EPS, the training needs of teachers analysis of teachers, and development of instructional materials. Through the SDO-Human Resource Training and Development Section, trainings on improving and preparing instructional materials on how to manage classrooms effectively and values integration can enhance Process Skills Test for Grade 6 teachers. Lastly, students are not exposed in some activities in Science and Mathematics such as field trip and the like.