The Academic Performance of Multi-Grade Pupils in Motiong District: Basis for Curricular Redirections
Keywords:
Academic Performance, Multi-Grade, Curricular RedirectionsAbstract
This study assessed the academic performance of multi-grade classes in the District of Motiong, Samar, during the school year 2007-2008. This also aimed to provide bases for curricular redirection based on the results of this study. Using a descriptive research design, the present study assessed the academic performance of pupils in multi-grade classes in complete and incomplete elementary schools in terms of class type – two-grade levels; and three-grade levels, grade level – one; two; three; four; five; and six, and by learning areas – English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science, and Sibika at Kultura. Six (20.69 percent) teacher-respondents recited for 1090 minutes and 720 minutes, followed by five (17.24 percent) who recited for 740 times, four (13.79 percent) who recited 750 minutes, three (10.34 percent) who recited for 1110 minutes, 1100 minutes, and 760 minutes. Majority (25 or 86.21 percent) of the teacher-respondents attended district level relevant trainings/seminars, followed by two (6.89 percent) who attended division level relevant trainings/seminar, and one (3.45 percent) each who attended regional as well as national level relevant trainings/seminars. Most of the teachers-respondents earned income posted which is slightly above the poverty income threshold given by the National Statistics Office in 2004 which was estimated at Php 11,962.00 for a family of five members (two parents and three children). The teacher-respondents recited for a longer number of minutes which is expected since they are handling multi-grade classes. School activities to support and maintain the pupil-respondents’ favourable attitude towards schooling should be conducted among multi-grade classes.
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