DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF GRADE 7 AND GRADE 8 BIOKIT
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education, nutrition, school management
Abstract
The study aimed to develop a manipulative learning material for Grades 7 and 8 science aligned to the enhanced K to 12 Curriculum. Using the project design method to create a prototype of a learning material called “Biokit,” the study ran in three phases -- Phase I conceptualized the module for selected science topics of grades 7 and 8; Phase 2: designed the learning materials stated in the module; Phase 3: pilot tested and evaluated the “Biokit” by students and teachers. After the pilot test, the Biokit was assessed as to the materials used, language and style, format and design, content and usability. The results were presented as frequency, mean and rank to show a positive review in the parameters enumerated though results were highly acceptable, parameters with the lowest scores were recommended for improvement. With the results presented, the Biokit may be a good resource to ensure a student-centered, hand-on learning classroom for better attitude towards sciences as well as higher academic achievement.
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Oladejo, M.A., Olosunde, G. R. Ojebisi, A.O., and Isola, O. M. (2011). Instructional Materials and Students' Academic Achievement in Physics: Some Policy Implications. European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 2, No.1.
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Evangelista, E. V., Ayuste, T. O. D., Belmi, R. M., Butron, B. R., Cortez, L. A. S., Evangelista, L. T., Fernandez, E. V. M., Garcia, G. S., Limson, B. M., & Tondo, J. E. (2015). DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF GRADE 7 AND GRADE 8 BIOKIT. The Normal Lights, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.56278/tnl.v8i2.28
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