Transformation city: a pocket strategic intervention material for science 6

Authors

  • Patricia Anne Orine Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines
  • Judelyn Casipit Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines
  • Anna Marie Fontanilla Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines
  • Kreisler Dave Munar Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines
  • Junella Mae Soriano Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines
  • Daniel Ong Jr. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State UniversityDon Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5615-9051

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v9i3.3066

Keywords:

Intervention, pocket size, science material, strategic intervention material

Abstract

International science assessments consistently show the Philippines scoring low, highlighting a critical gap in the effectiveness of current learning materials. This study aimed to address this gap by assessing a Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) designed to improve student learning in science. The researchers developed a pocket SIM titled "Transformation City" to target the least mastered competency in the topic 'Transformation of Energy' for Grade 6 students.  A mixed-methods research design was employed to analyze the impact of the SIM on 30 students at DMMMSU-MLUC Laboratory Elementary School. The study utilized pre-tests, post-tests, student perception surveys, and student feedback to assess knowledge gained and gather insights for improvement. The findings revealed a significant increase in student learning outcomes after using the "Transformation City" SIM, demonstrating its potential to bridge the gap in science education.

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Author Biographies

Patricia Anne Orine, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines

0009-0002-1880-1140; Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. patriciaanne.orine_2@student.dmmmsu.edu.ph

Judelyn Casipit, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines

0009-0008-7448-7655; Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. judelyn.casipit_2@student.dmmmsu.edu.ph

Anna Marie Fontanilla, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines

0009-0003-8304-1245; Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. annamarie.fontanilla_2@student.dmmmsu.edu.ph

Kreisler Dave Munar, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines

0009-0007-6920-6153; Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. kreislerdave.munar_2@student.dmmmsu.edu.ph

Junella Mae Soriano, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines

0009-0002-9169-3684; Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. junellamae.soriano_2@student.dmmmsu.edu.ph

Daniel Ong Jr., Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State UniversityDon Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines

0000-0001-5615-9051; Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. dong@dmmmsu.edu.ph

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Published

2024-07-17

How to Cite

Orine, P. A., Casipit, J., Fontanilla, A. M., Munar, K. D., Soriano, J. M., & Ong Jr., D. (2024). Transformation city: a pocket strategic intervention material for science 6. Diversitas Journal, 9(3). https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v9i3.3066