Proficiency in English As A Correlate of Grade V Pupils' Performance in Science and Mathematics
Keywords:
Proficiency, English, Correlation, Science, MathematicsAbstract
This study assessed the achievement of grade V pupils in English-taught subjectslike Science and Mathematics with the end of determining the relationshipbetweenEnglish proficiency and the pupils’ performance in these subjects. This investigationemployed the descriptive-correlational method of research using the DivisionAchievement Test and questionnaire as the instruments for data-gathering. The teacher-made questionnaire was subjected to expert validation by her adviser, specialistsandsome members of the panel of examiners; peer validation by five teachers fromtheDistrict of Hinabangan, and clientele validation by five grade V pupils fromthesameDistrict. The achievement level of the grade V pupils from the District of Wright I andIIin English in terms of mean score was 23.253 equivalent to a mean percentagescore(MPS) of 52.273 with a standard deviation (SD) of 5.1532. Out of the 10 schools tested, five schools obtained class means above the grand mean and five schools scoredlowerthan the grand mean. Considering the equivalent mean percentage score of thethreelearning areas: English (52.273), Science (55.265) and Mathematics (48.127) against themastery level of 75%, the achievement level of the grade V pupils in the district ofWright I and II is far below it. It can be concluded the pupil-respondents hadnotachieved the targeted proficiency level. The teachers should intensify their teachingofMathematics. Innovation and effective teaching strategies should be utilizedandshouldbe reinforced with instructional aids.
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