MAKI-TUKLAS (TULONG-TURO PARA SA KALINGAN SA AGHAM AT

SYENSYA): BRIDGING THE GAPS OF LEARNING THROUGH

ACADEMIC TUTORING
PIOSCA, MARIA THERESA A.
GONZALES, ALGIE D.
SALDIVAR, RYAN E.
DepEd Calamba City, Calamba, City, Laguna, Philippines
[email protected]

Abstract and numeracy, which in one way or another, affects

science. As it goes “Mathematics is the language of
This study anchored on the particular goal of Science while English is a way of expressing it”.
DepEd Order No.24, s.2022, the Basic Education
Development Plan (BEDP) 2030 of the Department Moreover, it supported the Division of Calamba
of Education that address the impacts of pandemic City’s Banner Initiative, “Project “DREAM” that
to learning and participation and close the focuses on assessing learner’s overall situation,
remaining access gaps in learning. most specially in literacy and numeracy and as a
The study was conceptualized based on the respond to these issues, the researchers came up
gathered data from the previous General with this study.
Assessment of Proficiency given to the students,
specifically in Grade 8 students. It is very notable Furthermore, it supported the DepEd’s call for
that results are low specifically in science and was “Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa” by
also found out that it is affected by the lack in skills ensuring that quality education is continuous
in terms of numeracy and literacy. Identified gaps despite the fact that there are gaps and lapses that
are brought by formed study habits during needs to be bridged like “Are the most essential
pandemic and social aspects of those considered learning competencies needed to be learned really
At-risk students. learned by the students?”
The study used the mixed method of research Research Questions
since qualitative and quantitative data is very much
needed to gather enough information from the This following are the research questions
respondents. Gathered results and perceptions will sought to answer regarding the study at hand:
be deeply analyzed and examined to establish its
effectiveness and significance. 1. What is the academic performance of the
Based on the results gathered, Project MAKI- student-respondent before and after the
TUKLAS bridged the gaps that affects the academic tutoring?
academic performance in science and said to
beneficial based on the shared lived experiences of 2. What are the noticeable differences on the
the respondents and there are noticeable differences study-habits and classroom behavior
on the study habits and social transformation of towards science of the respondents?
students-respondents.
Researchers concluded that academic tutoring 3. How are the shared lived experiences of
like Project MAKITUKLAS is timely and very student-respondents and parents towards
useful in bridging the gaps of learning not only in the Project MAKITUKLAS?
science but also in other subjects as well.
4. What is the potential action research that
Introduction might evolve based on the findings of the
study?
MAKI-TUKLAS is a form of academic tutoring
that address the learners’ gap in terms of literacy Scope and Limitation of the Study

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 The study was participated by the 30 Grade 8
The researchers identified and selected 30 students enrolled for School Year 2022-2023
grade 8 students that are considered At-risk in whose grades fall below 75% for the Third Quarter
Science but can showcase their progress as a at Makiling Integrated School taken from the
learner while undergoing series of academic population of 701 through purposive sampling.
tutoring under project MAKI-TUKLAS and taking
Research Instrument
the sequences of teacher self-made activities.
Progress in terms of academic performance in The study involved the use of teacher self-made
science before and after undergoing the project will activity sheets validated by the head teacher of the
be identified. A comparison of the 3 rd and 4th Science department and will used only for project
quarters will be done. MAKITUKLAS covering the topics for 3 rd quarter
Interview using written questionnaires to the and the written questionnaires as part of the
science teachers, students, and their parents interview to the student-respondents and to their
regarding on their study habits and classroom parents.
behaviors especially towards science.
The researcher limited the study on the Data Gathering
comparison of two quarters and on the shared lived To conduct the study, the researcher requested
experiences of the respondents and their parents. permission to the school principal of Makiling
Integrated School through request letter.
After the request was approved the researchers
Framework personally conducted a launching program for the
parents and student-respondents to further discuss
The study utilized the IPO method in order to
the details and inform on the possible benefits of
present the variables necessary in the completion of
the project. The interview sheets were given on the
the study. One variable is deemed significant as the
same day and assess by the researchers.
others and are all part and parcel of the research on
hand. The researcher prepared the venue, the
schedules for the two set of student-respondents
and the teacher self-made activity sheets.
After the conduct of the project,
researchers conducted a post -interview to the
student-respondents and to their parents regarding
The study focused on how the project on the study habits and classroom behaviors
MAKITUKLAS brought noticeable differences on especially in science, also the academic
the academic performance and on the study habits performance for 3rd quarter.
and classroom behavior in science of the identified
Statistical Treatment
at-risk students in science 8.
The study used the mixed method of
research since qualitative and quantitative data is
II. METHODOLOGY very much needed to gather enough information
from the respondents.
This chapter presents a discussion of the Qualitative approach by conducting
research design, respondents of the study, research descriptive survey design and quantitative approach
instrument, research procedures, and statistical was employed, by using a sample of 30 Grade 8
treatment of the data. students from different sections.
Research Design
Research Ethics
The research design used in this study is the To complete the study, the researchers
mixed method. Since data from qualitative and were well-versed in ethical considerations.
quantitative research were collected, analyzed, and Respondents' voluntary participation in the study
mixed in this single study. Qualitative data was highly valued. The researchers provided
gathered from the written questionnaires about the sufficient information and assurances so that
study habits and classroom behaviors given to the respondents fully understood the implications of
student-respondents and to their parents before participation and made an informed decision
and after the conduct of the project while without being pressured or coerced. The use of
quantitative data harvested from the academic offensive, discriminatory, or other unacceptable
performance record of 2nd quarter and 4th quarter language in the creation of questionnaires was
and will be the basis of comparison. avoided. The proper citation and acknowledgment
of other authors’ works were strictly enforced. The
Participants of the Study

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information gathered was treated with the utmost Based on table 2 results, academic tutoring under
care and confidentiality. project MAKITUKLAS is effective based on the
perception of parents and the science teachers as
III. RESULTS well.
This section presents, analyses, and This result revealed that one of the benefits of
interprets the data that were collected to answer the tutoring is creating a safe and comfortable learning
problem posed in this research, which determines environment for the student. It is essential for the
whether Project MAKITUKLAS (Tulong-turo para learning process that the student feels safe to make
sa Kalinangan sa Agham at Syensya) was useful in mistakes. For some students, this safety is best
improving the students' knowledge in science as achieved in a one on one tutoring session because
well as their participations and behaviors inside the often, student will not want to be called out in class
classroom. The results will show the difference in because they are embarrassed about their level of
the academic performance of the respondents after understanding.
undergoing on the academic tutoring.
Table 3.

Table 1. Academic Performance of the

respondent

Statements based on the shared lived

experiences of student-respondents and their
parents support the study of Krajewska,2014, that
academic tutoring is the master-student relation,
Based on table 1, It shows that there is a which not only promotes the student’s development
positive change on the academic performance of in the scientific aspect but also in the personal and
the student-respondents. Through academic social one.
tutoring done to them, even though topics or the
learning competencies are not the same, still, IV. DISCUSSION
students show a positive respond on the project.
Students often feel overwhelmed and start to
This result supports the study of Brown et.al disengage as they fall behind in their homework,
(2021) that Face-to-face tutoring can be related to eventually giving up hope that they will be able to
scaffolding, where tutors help students to expand catch up with their peers. In many cases, this
their learning boundaries and learn more than when pattern develops early, as students who fail eighth
learning on their own. Thus, helping students to grade English or math are seventy-five percent
achieve their professional goals. more likely to drop out of high school than their
peers (Peterson, 2014).
Table 2. Noticeable differences in Study-habits
and classroom behavior towards science In our situation, not only English and Math but
the these also observed in Science and in other
subjects. It can say that these are effects of the
pandemic we have experienced that’s why
establishing a teacher-student relationships are an
important influence on the student experience
inside the classroom.
Through Project MAKITUKLAS, students were
not just aided in science learning but also remolded
the way they learned and socialized through their
classroom performance and behavior as well as
their study habits.

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 In the light of the findings and conclusions learning journeys, creating a more supportive
of this action research, the following and collaborative educational environment.
recommendations are hereby presented: 5. Long-term Educational Equity- since the
study supports the DepEd's goal of ensuring
1. The Department of Education may educational equity by providing targeted
extend support for the development of such project support to at-risk students. This contributes to
that will cater the needs of students who wants to closing the achievement gap and promoting
learn in their own pace. equal opportunities for all students, regardless
2. The Department of Education may of their background or circumstances.
conduct training and seminars regarding on the 6. Holistic Development- beyond academic
different approaches that is also aligned on dealing performance, the project also contributes to the
with mental issues that affects the socialization and holistic development of students through
study habits of the learners. fostering better study habits and social skills,
students are better prepared for future academic
3. Educators should continue the wholistic and life challenges.
approach in dealing with the students because
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Prepared by:

MARIA THERESA A. PIOSCA

Lead Proponent

Noted by:

Dr. RONALDO M. CANTA

Principal III

MA, FE LORELEI AMON

EPS- Science

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