Efficacy of Interactive Remediation Materials (IRMa) towards the Improvement of Grade 6 Online Learners’ Academic Performance in Araling Panlipunan

Abstract

The study assessed the effectiveness of the Interactive Remediation Material (IRMa) on Grade 6 online pupils’ academic performance in Araling Panlipunan. The research utilized an experimental pretest-posttest design to analyze the data. There were 27 Grade 6 online pupils of Butuan Central Elementary School who were involved via purposive sampling. The data collected from the participants were statistically treated through the mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test. Findings revealed that there was a significant improvement in the academic performance of the pupils as observed in the substantial increase in scores in their post-test versus their pre-test results. Thus, this implies an affirmative benefit of the interactive remediation material in improving the mastery of competency of the learners. Furthermore, the misconceptions or errors in the understanding of the pupils during the class discussion were mitigated as the Interactive Remediation Material (IRMa) was provided to the pupils to remediate the gaps in learning. The fresh and motivating approach of the IRMA redirects learners to master the competencies given. Finally, the IRMA deviates from the traditional formula of providing remediation as it highlights a new approach to teaching in this new normal set-up in education.