UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES CEBU

Master of Education in Mathematics

SHANNA B. ALENTON

ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING: ITS EFFECTS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF

THE GRADE 7 STUDENTS IN STATISTICS

Thesis Adviser:
HAZEL A. TRAPERO, M.S.I.T.

Master of Education Program

University of the Philippines Cebu

Thesis Reader:

PROF. REDEM G. DELIGERO, M.Ed., M.S. BIOLOGY Commented [A1]: Just recognize the last degree he earned

Professor, University of San Jose Recoletos – Main Campus

Date of Submission:
June 2014

Permission is given for the following people to have access to this thesis.

Available to the general public Yes

Available only after consultation with author/thesis adviser Yes
Available only to those bound by confidentiality agreement Yes

Student’s Signature: ____________

Signature of Thesis Adviser: _____________

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RESEARCH ABSTRACT

This quasi-experimental study determined the effects of implementing the

Assessment for Learning to students in Statistics in Grade 7. This study was done in
two phases. All four sections of the Grade 7 level of Pooc National High School were
selected to be the participants of this study. The pretest, which was designed to
cover the topic discussed in each phase, was given to the students followed by the
discussion and AFL intervention for the experimental group. After the intervention,
posttest was given to both groups.

The results showed that there was no significant differences between the
pretest mean scores of the control group and experimental group in both phases.
Both groups were comparable in terms of knowledge and skills about the topic
discussed but there was significant differences between the posttest mean scores of
the control group and experimental group in both phases. Both the experimental
and control groups performed better in their posttest compared to their pretest,
however, the experimental group performed better than the control group Thus,
assessment for learning (AFL), based on the findings of the study, helped in
improving the performance of the students in Mathematics, specifically in Statistics
which led to the following recommendations: 1) Since AFL intervention had
influenced the improvement of student performance, teachers should include this
intervention in their classes. 2) Teachers should set learning goals and success
criteria at the start of their lesson so students may be guided with what they are to
learn. 3) Teachers should give feedback to their students about every activity they
are doing as well as their progress in terms of the learning goals and success
criteria. 4) Students should be encouraged to assess themselves and to ask
questions or inquiries regarding the lessons or topics that they find confusing. 5)
Further studies which consider other subject areas, aside from Mathematics, are
also recommended. 6) Related studies in terms of longer time frame are also
recommended. 7) Administration of the said school should take into consideration
the application of the AFL intervention in the class as one strategy to improve
students’ academic performance. 8) It is also recommended that further studies be
conducted which would compare AFL intervention with other types of assessment
like assessment as learning and assessment of learning.
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APPROVAL SHEET

This special problem entitled “Assessment for Learning: Its Effects on the
Academic Performance of the Grade 7 Students in Statistics” prepared and
submitted by Ms. Shanna B. Alenton in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
the Degree of Master of Education in Mathematics, had been examined and is
recommended for acceptance and approval for ORAL EXAMINATION.

THE SPECIAL PROBLEM COMMITTEE

CATHERINE M. RODEL, Ed. D.

Chair

ELISA G. LAPA, Ed. D. MAY CHRISTINA G. BUGASH,

M.Ed

Member Member

HAZEL A. TRAPERO, M.S.I.T.

Adviser

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the

degree of MASTER of EDUCATION in MATHEMATICS.

ATTY. LIZA D. CORRO

Dean, University of the Philippines Cebu

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PANEL OF ORAL EXAMINERS

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of _____________.

CATHERINE M. RODEL, Ed. D.

Chair

ELISA G. LAPA, Ed. D. MAY CHRISTINA G. BUGASH,

M.Ed

Member Member

HAZEL A. TRAPERO M.S.I.T.

Adviser

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the

degree of MASTER of EDUCATION in MATHEMATICS.

ATTY. LIZA D. CORRO

Dean, University of the Philippines Cebu

Date of Oral Defense: May 26, 2014

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to express her sincerest gratitude and

appreciation to the following people who have contributed a lot in making this
research:

Prof. Hazel Trapero, M.S.I.T., Adviser, for her unending encouragement to make
this research possible, for sharing her knowledge and experiences in making this
study a better one, and for patiently reading, editing and refining the research
paper.

Dr.Prof. May Christina G. Bugash, Ph.D, for her suggestions and help on the
improvement of this research and for sharing her time and knowledge in checking
the pretest and posttest used in this research.

Dr. Elisa G. Lapa, Ed. D., for her generous time given in critiquing this research
paper to make it better.

Dr. Catherine M. Rodel for the positive influence in pursuing this research study.

Prof. Redem Deligero for sharing his expertise as the thesis reader and for his
encouragements and motivations to finish this paper.

Mr. Firmo R. Resgonia, Pooc NHS School Head, for giving the blessings to conduct
the study in school.

Mr. Cris Barabas for the time rendered in proofreading this paper.

My professors in M.Ed. Mathematics for sharing their knowledge and expertise in

making this research successful.

The classmates in M.Ed. Mathematics for always being there when help is needed.

The family, relatives, and fiancé, for the continuous support both financially and
emotionally as the completion of this research paper was gone through.

Most of all to the Almighty God, for the guidance and the blessings, especially the
knowledge and skills to finish this study.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page....................................................................................................................................... i Formatted: No Spacing, Left, Line spacing: single, Tab

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Research Abstract..................................................................................................................... ii
Approval Sheet..........................................................................................................................iii
Panel of Oral Examiners ........................................................................................................ iv
Acknowledgment ...................................................................................................................... v
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... vi
List of Tables .............................................................................................................................. ix
List of Figures ............................................................................................................................. x

CHAPTER PAGE

1 PROBLEM AND SCOPE OF THE STUDY

Rationale ................................................................................................................. 1

Theoretical Background ................................................................................... 3

Related Theories........................................................................................... 3

Related Literature and Studies ............................................................... 4

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework ............................................ 8

The Problem ....................................................................................................... 10

Statement of the Problem ...................................................................... 10

Hypotheses of the Study ......................................................................... 11

Significance of the Study......................................................................... 11

Scope and Limitations of the Study .................................................... 12

Definition of Terms................................................................................... 13

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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Research Design................................................................................................ 15

Research Environment ................................................................................... 15

Research Subjects............................................................................................. 16

Pedagogical Approach .................................................................................... 17

Preliminary Procedure............................................................................ 17

Data Gathering Procedure ..................................................................... 17

Statistical Treatment....................................................................................... 22

3 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Academic Performance of the Students (PRETEST)

Experimental and Control group ............................ 25

Academic Performance of the Students (POSTTEST)

Experimental and Control group ............................ 27

Pre-Posttest Performance of the Students ............................................. 29

Mean Gain Scores of the Students .............................................................. 30

4 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary.............................................................................................................. 32

Findings of the Study ...................................................................................... 33

Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 34

Recommendations ........................................................................................... 34

REFERENCES ........................................................................................ 36

5 PROPOSED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES .......................................... 39

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APPENDICES

A – Permit to Conduct the Study ......................................................... 47

B – Permission Letter to Conduct the Study ................................... 48

C- Pretest / Posttest for Phase 1.......................................................... 49

D – Pretest / Posttest for Phase 2 ...................................................... 53

CURRICULUM VITAE .......................................................................... 55

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE PAGE

1 Pretest Performance Level of the Students in Statistics ............ 25

2 Posttest Performance Level of the Students in Statistics .......... 27

3 Pre-Posttest Performance of the Students in Statistics .............. 29

4 Posttest Mean Gain Scores of the Students in Statistics ............. 30

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE PAGE

1 – Schematic Diagram of Theoretical and

Conceptual Framework of the Study .................................................... 8