Evaluating the Effectiveness of Using Intervention in Projects Accomplished in Science of the Grade 4 Pupils of Paaralang Elementarya ng Palahanan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This action research was done to evaluate the projects accomplished in Science by the Grade Four Pupils at Paaralang Elementarya ng Palahanan School Year 2017-2018. According to the Science Teachers, they met problems in teaching this subject. For this reason, the researcher thought of the best practices that can help the pupils make their projects using the indigenous materials found in their barangay. Sensing that some of the Grade Four Pupils were reluctant in accomplishing the required projects in Science.

METHODS

A descriptive method was employed in evaluating the effectiveness of using intervention in projects accomplished in Science. This method was applied to the Grade 4 pupils of Paaralang Elementarya ng Palahanan. The instruments used were as follows: teacher records, observations, questionnaires/ checklist, interview with parents, home visit, PTA Meetings, and details of the study.

RESULTS

The results of the interview, questionnaire, checklist done by the researcher revealed the following: pupils cannot afford to buy materials used, financial difficulty, availability of materials, lack of parents' concern, laziness on the part of the pupils, and lack of pupils’ interest on the projects. To remedy the situation, Science Teachers thought of a Project. This project was a Diorama. The diorama was made of different indigenous materials. One output they made was INDI-Zoo. The Science Teachers were thankful that the number of pupils who did not accomplished their projects lessened due to the use of indigenous materials.

DISCUSSIONS

The results revealed that the following activities were undertaken to produce better accomplishments: the teacher resorted to the use of local materials like bamboo sticks, coconut shell, local fruits, and clay, pupils work on projects suited to the lesson and in season, home visits and Homeroom PTA meetings were done, daily observation and guidance by the teacher-advisers were done especially during Science Period and even in their remedial time. The foregoing findings made the researcher conclude that although 100% completion cannot be attained, through the combined efforts and guidance of teachers and parents, projects in Science can be accomplished.