4-in-1 Dictionary: An Intervention for Science 7 Learning

Mariane  C. Ogaya,

4-in-1 Dictionary: An Intervention for Science 7 Learning

Discipline: Education

Abstract:

This study, titled “4-in-1 Dictionary: An Intervention for Science 7 Learn-ing”, was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a 4-in-1 dictionary as a learning intervention to enhance science concept comprehension among Grade 7 students of Centro Integrated School. It sought to answer the fol-lowing questions: What is the performance level of the students before and after the intervention? Is there a significant difference between the mean pretest and mean posttest performance of the experimental group? And what are the experiences of the learners in the utilization of the interven-tion? Qualitative and quantitative methods were employed in this study. It utilized pre and post-tests, and a written interview. Twenty-two (22) students served as the respondents of the study. Pre and post-tests were utilized to determine the performance level of the students before and af-ter the intervention and its significant differences. A written interview was conducted to get their experiences in the utilization of the intervention. Paired t-test and percentage are the methods that are used in the research. Thematic analysis was the qualitative research method. The study findings suggest that there was a significant difference in the posttest mean score and the pretest mean score, thus 4 in 1 dictionary is effective on science concepts. According to students’ qualitative data, they felt towards the intervention which demonstrates the usefulness of intervention as a peda-gogical for teaching science.

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