MODIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE TASK BASED ON LOCALIZED ISSUES AND EVENT

Abstract

This study determined the effect of the modified performance task based on localized issues and event. It intended to find out (1) the level status of the modification of localized feature and performance task in terms of clear direction, authentic assessment, relevant issue, contemporary events, and interdisciplinary approach, (2) the level of student interest in terms of situation, participation, and collaboration, (3) the mean for performance of the student in terms of pre-test and post-test, (4) the significant on the localize feature of performance task on the student interest, and (5) the significant difference in the performance of the student in terms of pre-test and post-test. The findings of the study revealed that the level status of the modification of localized feature of performance task was very evident in terms of clear direction, authentic assessment, relevant issue, contemporary events, and interdisciplinary approach. The modification of performance task based on localized feature of performance task was found to be very effective on the level of student interest in terms of situation, participation, and collaboration. The result of pre-test stage was verbally interpreted as satisfactory while the post-test stage was verbally interpreted as outstanding. The findings revealed that there is significant effect of localized feature of performance task and students interest. Also, the findings showed that there is significant effect of localized feature of performance task and students interest based on the mean of performance of the student in terms of pre-test and post-test. This meant that the modification of performance tasks based localized Issue and events appeared to have a significant effect on the students academic performance in Araling Panlipunan 10. The study recommends modifying the performance task based on the level of understanding, ability, and needs of the students for better academic performance in order to mold Filipino students who are socially-aware citizens and responsible members of their families and communities.