Go and separate: a strategic intervention material (SIM) in improving the academic performance of grade 6 science pupils

Abstract

This study dealt on how I improved the academic performance of my learners on the topic of separating mixtures at Rizal Central Elementary School, Kapatagan, Digos City for the school year 2020-2021. Guide cards, activity cards, assessment cards, enrichment cards and reference cards comprised the Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) entitled “Go and Separate” which was used as a form of remediation. The material covers one of the least-learned competencies in Science VI, Quarter I which is “enumerate techniques in separating mixtures such as decantation, evaporation, filtering, sieving, distillation, and using magnet” and for this study, decantation and evaporation were focused. The data collection was performed using pretest, posttest, and perception survey questionnaire. It was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. It was concluded that based on the outcomes of the study, the use of Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) has contributed meaningfully to the academic performance of the learners. It was also perceived that the participants exhibited enthusiasm and enjoyed the use of Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) through their positive responses based on their answers on perception survey questionnaire.