Contextualized Activity Tool for Enhancing Grade 7 Science Competencies

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of using the Contextualized Activity Tool in enhancing the scientific competencies of Grade 7 students at Sto. Domingo Integrated High School during the academic year 2022-2023. The study employs a descriptive-experimental approach and includes a total of forty (40) participants, evenly distributed between twenty (20) males and twenty (20) females. The respondents' scores and ratings were examined using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The researchers employed a paired t-test to examine the statistical significance of the differences between the pre-test and post-test scores of the participants. The study's findings indicate that the contextualized activity tool significantly improves the science competencies of grade 7 students. Moreover, the research yielded a notable disparity and an augmentation in the evaluation of science learning outcomes between the pre-test and post-test, indicating that it facilitated the students' enhanced understanding of the subject matter. The preliminary assessment indicated that most participants scored at the introductory level. Simultaneously, the post-test findings indicate that students achieved a competency level close to the expected standard after using the instrument. This illustrates that using contextualized activity tools yields a substantial disparity in their science learning outcome. This finding also indicates that integrating contextualization as a learning tool enables students to actively participate in discussions and comprehend the material and concepts in various ways. Consequently, this fosters an elevated cognitive capacity in pupils and enhances their academic achievement..