ABSTRACT

Improving the mastery level on image formation by the convex lens using Light
Ray - Behold the Amazing Lens: a strategic intervention material (SIM) in Physics 10 is
the main purpose of this study. The least learned competency during the First Quarter
Examination A.Y. 2018 – 2019 was the basis in developing the SIM. The developed SIM
was validated by master teachers which showed results that all the card guidelines were
very evident. The respondents of the study were the thirty-eight (38) low performing
students who scored below 75% or Did Not Meet Expectations (DO. 8, s. 2015) in the
conducted pre-test during the first grading period A.Y. 2019 – 2020. Z-test analysis on
the pre-test and post-test mean scores of the respondents revealed a p-value of 0.000
tested at a 5% level of significance incurred that there is a significant difference between
the pre-test and post-test scores. With this, Light Ray - Behold the Amazing lens is an
effective strategic intervention material in improving the mastery level on image
formation by the convex lens of low performing students.

Keywords: Strategic Intervention Material, mastery level, low performing.

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

On the success of this study, I would like to give my sincerest gratitude to the

following:

My school principal, Ma'am Marilou P. Curugan, for her valuable support,

understanding, and good advises.

My Science department head, Ma'am Imelda P. Lao, for her encouragement and

recommendations.

My SIM validators, namely: Ma'am Antoniette B. Geolina, Ma'am Fe J. De Asis,

Sir Geovani Lapay, and Ma'am Marybeth B. Contreras, for their insights, suggestions,

recommendations and time rendered during the conduct of the study.

My dear family, papa Tata, and kids, for their never-ending love, support, and

appreciation.

My parents and siblings, for their immediate support of all types. Thank you for

being there by my side always.

My Grade 10 students, for their active participation and cooperation.

My fellow science teachers, for cheering me up and sharing their knowledge

about the study.

And above all, the Almighty God, for His love and blessings bestowed upon me

and my family. I cannot fully express in words the joy, meaning, purpose, peace, and

direction you brought to my life. I have surrendered the center stage of my life to Him.

Not my will but His will be done.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE

Title Page ………………………………………………………….… i

Abstract ……………………………………………………………. ii

Acknowledgment ……………………………………………………………. iii

Table of Contents …………………………………………………………… iv

List of Appendices …………………………………………………………… v

I. Context and Rationale ………………... 1

II. Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy ………………... 2
III. Action Research Questions ………………… 6
IV. Action Research Methods ………………… 6
A. Participants and/or other Sources of
Data and Information ………………… 6
B. Data Gathering Methods ………………… 7
C. Data Analysis …………….….. 9
D. SIM Cost …………………
V. Discussion of Results and Reflection ………………… 9
VI. VI. Summary, Conclusions, and
Recommendations …………………
VII. VII. Action Plan …………………
VIII. VIII. References .…………….… 16

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX TITLE PAGE

A Division SRC's Summary of Evaluation and Endorsement

B Research Instruments

C Validation Tools

D Curriculum Vitae of Validators

E Letter of Intents to Conduct the Study

F Certifications that the Study is Adopted

G Mode of Verifications

H Annex 1 to 3 of D.O. 16, s. 2017

I Researcher's Curriculum Vitae