Factors Affecting Science Academic Performance Among Grade IV Pupils of San Rafael Integrated School

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The descriptive-correlational quantitative study aimed to investigate on the factors affecting science academic performance among Grade IV Pupils of San Rafael Integrated School. The study utilized adapted survey questionnaire as research instrument by applying quantitative technique. The study was responded by Grade IV Pupils from two different sections of San Rafael Integrated School and it involved 78 respondents. The study found out that factors and academic performance were insignificant yet it is negligible. Findings of the result revealed that parental support, self-esteem and science interest were not attributed to the respondents as well as physiological aspect and availability of materials. However, though it was revealed that the two variables were not correlated, the researcher still developed an intervention to address the students’ self-esteem and science interest, as it is found in a moderate level and considered as less factors. So with that, the researcher called the self-esteem intervention as “Collaborative Strategy”, and science interest intervention as “Hands-On Strategy”. Hence, the sample lessons and learning competencies were reflected to Science K-12 Curriculum Guide. The study recommends the need for teachers to integrate collaborative learning strategies and creative hands-on activities to improve self-esteem and enrich science interest. School administrators also may assess the availability of materials to be used and must be sought to provide needed science materials and other science laboratory equipment that are mere essential for teaching and learning process.

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