The Effect of the Mathaguyod Remediation Program on the Academic Performance of Junior High School Students in Mathematics
Liera Niña V. Manginsay *
Holy Cross of Davao College, Davao City, 8000, Philippines.
Gretchen E. Ondayo
Holy Cross of Davao College, Davao City, 8000, Philippines.
Carlito P. Yurango
Holy Cross of Davao College, Davao City, 8000, Philippines.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of the Mathaguyod Program, a structured remediation initiative, on the mathematical performance of Junior High School students in Grades 7–10 at Federico Yap National High School. The study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design, involving 50 at-risk students selected based on their poor academic achievement. Grounded in Constructivist Learning Theory, participants received six hours of targeted instruction using learning modules specifically developed for the Mathaguyod Program over two weeks. A 40-item pre- and post-test was used to collect data. Statistical analysis via paired samples t-test revealed a significant increase in post-test scores (M = 22.70, SD = 7.45) compared to pre-test scores (M = 13.72, SD = 4.21), with a t-value of 10.86 and a p-value = .000. The findings suggest that the Mathaguyod Program can significantly improve the mathematical proficiency of struggling students. These results support the broader implementation of evidence-based remediation strategies in junior high school mathematics, highlighting the effectiveness of constructivist approaches in addressing academic challenges.
Keywords: Remediation program, academic performance, junior high school, quasi-experimental design, mathematics