Discipline: Education
This study sought to assess the level of academic performance in Science of the Grade 9 students in Galvan High School, Guimba West District, Nueva Ecija during the school year 2020-2021 through the quantitative-descriptive research design. The quantitative-descriptive research design was utilized to determine the level of academic performance in Science of the Grade 9 students based on their final rating for school year 2020-2021. It was also used to look into the least learned competencies in Science of the Grade 9 students. Based on the findings, support instructional materials were proposed to enhance the level of academic performance in Science of the Grade 9 students. The developed support instructional materials were evaluated by experts as to their acceptability in terms of content, quality of presentation, and physical make-up. The sources of data in this study were the teachers of Science in Galvan High School, Guimba West District, Nueva Ecija who provided data needed to answer the sub-problems raised in the study. Summary of Findings: 1.0 Level of Academic Performance in Science of the Grade 9 Students 1.1 There were 14 Grade 9 students or 5.86% who obtained final ratings in Science of 95-100% described as “outstanding” performance. 1.2 There were 24 Grade 9 students or 10.04% who obtained final ratings in Science of 90-94% described as “above average” performance. 1.3 Fifty four Grade 9 students or 22.59% obtained final ratings in Science of 85-89% described as “average” performance. 1.4 There were 147 Grade 9 students or 61.51% who obtained final ratings in Science of 80-84% described as “fair” performance. 2.0 Least Learned Competencies in Science The least learned competencies in Science of the Grade 9 students determined based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) are the following: 2.1 Explain how the respiratory and circulatory systems work; 2.2 Describe basic features and importance of photosynthesis; 2.3 Explain how the structure of the carbon atom affects the type of bonds it forms; 2.4 Use the mole concept to express mass of substance; 2.5 Explain what happens when volcanoes erupt; 2.6 Show which constellations may be observed at different times of the year; 2.7 Explain how ions are formed; 2.8 Describe the different types of volcanoes; 2.9 Recognize different types of compounds based on their properties; and 2.10 Describe certain climate phenomena that occur on a global level. 3.0 Support Instructional Materials in Science Support instructional materials in Science for Grade 9 students were proposed to enhance their level of academic performance. 4.0 Acceptability of the Support Instructional Materials in Science 4.1 In terms of content, the support instructional materials are “very acceptable” with average WM of 4.53, with all items as “very acceptable” also with WM of 4.52, 4.50, 4.55, 4.54, and 4.55. 4.2 In terms of quality of presentation, the materials were rated “very acceptable” with average WM of 4.52, with all items as “very acceptable” with WM of 4.51, 4.55 and 4.50. 4.3 In terms of physical make-up, the materials were “very acceptable” with average WM of 4.52, with all items also rated “very acceptable” with WM of 4.55, 4.51, and 4.50. 4.4 The support instructional materials were “very acceptable” with overall WM of 4.52. Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. Most of the Grade 9 students have fair level of academic performance in Science which indicates weak acquisition of skills and concepts in Science. 2. The least learned competencies in Science of the Grade 9 students are explaining how the respiratory and circulatory systems work, describing basic features and importance of photosynthesis, and explaining how the structure of the carbon atom affects the type of bonds it forms. 3. Support instructional materials in Science were proposed for the Grade 9 students to enhance their level of academic performance. 4. The proposed support instructional materials in Science are very acceptable based on the evaluation of experts. On the basis of the findings and conclusions drawn, the following recommendations were offered: 1. The proposed support instructional materials should be considered for use by school authorities concerned to enhance the level of academic performance of Grade 9 students. 2. The developed support instructional materials should be tried out on a bigger scale for further improvement of the materials. 3. Teachers should be encouraged to develop instructional materials particularly on subject/ topics where most students encounter difficulties. 4. The school administration should provide support in the production of instructional materials developed by teachers. 5. Other researchers may conduct similar studies on a wider scope to validate the findings of the study.
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