The Effectiveness of K to 12 Curriculum to the

Grade XII Senior High School Students of

Poblacion Polomolok National High School

RESEARCHER
Naomi F. Mirasol
Charles Enrico F. Salinas
King Saud Mariano
 Chapter I
The Problem and Its Setting
 
Introduction
 
Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills,
values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include storytelling, discussion, teaching,
training, and directed research. The K to 12 program is part of the education process in the
Philippines nowadays. Under the Republic Act NO. 10533, or known as the “Enhanced Basic
Education Act of 2013”, it was signed into law by President Aquino on May 15, 2013. With the
passage of RA 10533, the K to 12 basic education program was formalized. It covers
kindergarten and 12 years of basic education, 4 years in junior high school and another 2
years for senior high school which has different strands. This strands helps the learners to
have advanced learnings for their future career.
 
 The goal of the enhanced K to 12 Basic Education Program is to create a
functional basic education system that will produce productive and responsible
citizens equipped with the essential competencies and skills for both life-long
learning and employment. Skill competency in the global job market K-12 system
aims to improve Filipino students’ mathematical, scientific, and linguistic
competence.
 
Through this process every Filipino child can have a good quality of education
and secure future career. DepEd promised to offer higher quality education through
tracks. Each track will give students enough time to master a field and enhance their
skills and be ready for the future.
Background of Research
 

K to 12 curriculum was implemented by our government and signed by our

former President Benigno Aquino III, last 2013 15th day of May. It covers kindergarten
and 12 years of basic education, 4 years in junior high school and another 2 years
for senior high school. The K to 12 basic education program aims to provide every
Filipino child with the education they need to excel and compete in Global context.
According to President Aquino, the K to 12 program will pave for a brighter future
for young Filipinos by equipping them with the basic education up to international
standards. This curriculum was made to provide to good quality of education to each
learners and for them to have enough time to master their skills and for them to be
ready in Tertiary education.
However, there are parents who are not considered it as a
great opportunity for their child, some reasons are the lack of
budget. Even the public elementary and high school education
continues to be free under the new system, other expenses
such as transportation, allowance, food, projects and other
school expenses would still burden to families.
Significance of the study

The quality of education is being valued because this will be the foundation of
the learners to success. The result of this will have a great contribution to the
vast knowledge in relation to student’s achievement. The vital results if this study
could be highly beneficial and significant specifically to the:

STUDENTS: As they are the main reason why this study being conducted. The
study will bring enormous satisfaction about the benefits and the effects to the
students who currently taking the additional 2 years in high school. The result of
this study will inspire and enlighten the mind of the students that this
implementation is not a burden but serves as a key to a quality and better
education.
PARENTS: The parents will get satisfy if they will know the efficacy of the
implementation of K to 12 curriculum to their son/daughter. Their child influences
them to do much better and to have the expectation that their son/daughter will
be improve and ready for tertiary education. The study provide assurance to the
parents of the learners.
 
SCHOOL: The school will have now the insights what measures are appropriate
to orient the teachers and students regarding the K to 12 curriculum.
COMMUNITY: The community plays a vital role in the development of every
learners as the school also part of community. The people will become aware
about the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum by the government and they
will fully understand the purpose of it to give solution to the problem of society.
 
RESEARCHER: The future researcher who conducts this study will give fulfillment
to them. The study will inspire other researcher to carry out of the program of
DepEd that is the K to 12 curriculum that will be beneficial to everyone.
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
 

The study focused on the effectiveness of K to 12 curriculum to the students of

Poblacion Polomolok National High School, regarding in implementation of K to 12
curriculum under the administration of the President Aquino.
The study will be interesting to everyone as it gives assurance to both learners
and teachers.
The study also focused on the perception of the students about implementation of
K to 12 curriculum.
The research study is limited or focuses to the students of Senior High School at
Poblacion Polomolok National High School which are the grade 12 students of
different strands of the school year 2018-2019. The researcher selected 80
respondents from the Senior High School students.
 
Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the level of effectiveness about the implementation
of K to 12 curriculum to the students of Poblacion Polomolok National High School.
Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions:
 
1. What are the effectiveness of K-12 curriculum in terms of learnings and skill?
2. What are the effectiveness of K-12 curriculum in terms of holistic improvement?
3. What are the effectiveness of K-12 curriculum in terms of job employment and
tertiary education?
4. What is the total effectivity of K-12 curriculum to the grade 12 students?
 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Effectiveness
Effectiveness of
of K
K to
to 12
12 Grade
Grade 12
12 students
students in
in
Curriculum
Curriculum Poblacion
Poblacion Polomolok
Polomolok
National
National High
High School
School

-- Additional
Additional 22 years
years in
in High
High -- Mastery
Mastery of
of Skills
Skills and
and
School
School Competencies
Competencies

-- Learning
Learning Experiences
Experiences -- Future
Future Job
Job preparation
preparation

-- Career
Career Guidance
Guidance -- Quality
Quality Education
Education

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Theoretical framework

The two figures above represent the relationship between the dependent
variable and independent variable. In the independent variable it shows the
effectiveness of K to 12 Program while the other figure is dependent variable
which represents the benefits of K to 12 program that can be obtained from
independent variable.
In addition, the independent variable contains the additional 2 years in high
school, learning experiences and career guidance from K to12 Curriculum.
Whereas, the dependent variable contains the mastery of skills and
competencies, quality education and future job preparation.
Definition of Terms
 
K to 12 Curriculum- the K to 12 program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six
years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School to
provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners and prepare
graduates for tertiary education.

Kindergarten- is a preschool educational approach based on playing, singing, practical activities

such as drawing, and social interaction as part of the transition from home to school.

Pave- make progress or development easier.

Tertiary Education- also referred to as third stage, third level, and postsecondary education, is the
educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education.

Enormous- extremely large in size, amount or degree.

Global Context- provide a common language for powerful contextual learning, identifying
specific settings, events or circumstances that provide more concrete perspectives for teaching
and learning.

Fulfillment- the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

Assurance- the state of being sure or certain about something.

Enlighten- give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.

Vast- very great in size, amount, extent, number or degree.

Burden-to carry something that is somewhat hard or difficult to deal.

 Chapter III
Methodology
In this chapter, the researcher will introduce the methodologies and different materials that were used in

making a research successfully. This chapter includes the research design, research locale, research instrument,

population of samples, gathering of data procedure and the statistical treatment. These methodologies will help the

researcher and the readers to fully understand the process of the study.
  
Research Design and Sampling
 

This study utilized the descriptive-survey in order to achieve the purpose of this study which is to determine

the Effectivity of K-12 curriculum to the Grade XII Senior High School Students of Poblacion Polomolok National

High School. It is descriptive because that data obtained were observed and analyzed. The sampling techniques

used was the random sampling, each question was given randomly to the students.
Instrumentation and Validation

The researcher proposed a 5-point Likert-type questionnaire to answer the problem of their study, this
questionnaire consist of 12 questions to be answer by the students. The survey questionnaire was submitted and
validated in order to know if the questions are relevant to the statement of the problem.
The survey questionnaire will be given to the grade 12 students of Poblacion Polomolok National High School
regarding the Effectiveness of K to 12 curriculum. The questionnaire is composed of questions that are relevant to
the topic of the study. Nevertheless, the respondents will provide answer to these questions regarding their views
about the effects of these implementation.

Research Locale
The study was conducted at the area of Poblacion Polomolok National High School situated at Brgy.
Pagalungan Polomolok South Cotabato.
The respondents to be included were the grade 12 students who are currently taking the K to 12 curriculum. Since
the focus of these study was the grade 12 students of the school.
The study was conducted during the school year 2018-2019.
Population of Samples
The researcher selects their respondents from the population of the grade 12 students. The
population is composed of 405 grade 12 students of different strand and different track of Poblacion
Polomolok National High School, 20% of these population were selected to be the main respondents of
the researcher, whereas 80 students are chosen to answer the survey questionnaire. Each survey
questionnaire is given randomly to the students.
 
Data Gathering Procedure
The researcher follows certain procedures in conducting this study.
The first step before distributing the questionnaire is to make a letter of request upon approval; the letter was
approved by the subject teacher of the researchers; the letter was retrieved. The researcher made an appropriate
questionnaire that will be given to the students and let the students answer these each question which they think
correct.
Survey questionnaire have been given to each section who are covered by the researcher’s study.
The following result of the survey will be tabulated and tallied. The data gathered in this survey will be the basis of
data interpretation and analysis.
Statistical Treatment
The statistical treatment used in this study are Frequency count,
weighted mean and Likert Scale patterned were used to interpret the
gathered data. After all the data were analyzed, all variable was totaled
and computed the overall weighted mean and were given interpretation.
 CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
 

This chapter presents the analysis and interpretation of data. The data were taken
from the responses to the questionnaire. Frequency count, weighted mean and Likert
Scale patterned in the Merciadez study (2010) were used to interpret the gathered
data. After all the data were analyzed, all variable was totaled and computed the
overall weighted mean and were given interpretation.
 TABLE 1: EFFECTIVENESS OF K-12 CURRICULUM IN TERMS OF
LEARNING AND SKILLS OF GRADE 12 STUDENTS

QUESTIONS WEIGHTED DESCRIPTION VERBAL

MEAN INTERPRETATION
1. Gives more time to master 4.21 ALWAYS VERY HIGHLY
competencies and skills EFFECTIVE
2. Enough time for other learning 3.79 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
opportunities beyond the
classroom
3. Great privilege to the part of the 4.23 ALWAYS VERY HIGHLY
student EFFECTIVE
4. Enough materials, equipment 3.60 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
and facilities
5. Knowledge and skills 4.11 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
enhancement
TOTAL 3.99 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
Table1 Above showed the effectiveness of k -12 curriculum in terms of learning
and. It showed that the largest weighted mean of 4.23 which implies that k –12
very highly effective in providing privileges on students. On the other hand,
provisions of enough materials, equipment and facilities have the least weighted
mean of 3.60 which means that k-12 have a highly effectivity in providing
students materials, equipment and facilities.
In totality, the k-12 was highly effective in terms of enhancing learning and
skills of grade 12 students and have a total weighted mean of 3.99.
 TABLE 2: EFFECTIVENESS OF K-12 CURRICULUM IN TERMS OF
HOLISTIC IMPROVEMENT OF GRADE 12 STUDENTS
QUESTIONS WEIGHTED DESCRIPTION VERBAL
MEAN INTERPRETATION

1. Allows learning for a more 3.96 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

holistic development

2. The K-12 program help me to 4.20 ALWAYS VERY HIGHLY

mold as a better person EFFECTIVE

Total 4.08 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

Table 2 showed the effectiveness of the K-12 curriculum in terms of Holistic Improvement.
Notably, the K-12 curriculum was HIGHLY EFFECTIVE in improving the holistic aspect of students,
showing a 4.08 weighted mean.
TABLE 3: EFFECTIVENESS OF K-12 CURRICULUM IN TERMS OF JOB AND TERTIARY
competitiveness

QUESTIONS WEIGHTED DESCRIPTION VERBAL

MEAN INTERPRETATION
1. The graduates possess competencies 4.01 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
and skills relevant to job market
2. The K-12 prepares its graduates for 4.29 ALWAYS VERY HIGHLY
tertiary education EFFECTIVE
3. It uncovers hidden and interest that 4.31 ALWAYS VERY HIGHLY
suites future job EFFECTIVE
4. Gives ample time to learn other 4.04 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
opportunities
5 equips skills to compete globally 4.04 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
Total 4.14 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
Table 3 Above showed the effectiveness of k -12 curriculum in terms of JOB AND
TERTIARY competitiveness. It showed that the largest weighted mean of 4.31
which implies that k –12 very highly effective in uncovering students hidden and
interest that suites them on future job. On the other hand, competencies and skills
relevant to job market have the least weighted mean of 4.01 which were classified
to have a highly effectiveness.

In totality, the k-12 was HIGHLY EFFECTIVE in terms of job and tertiary education
competitiveness and preparations which have a total weighted mean of 4.14.
TABLE 4: OVERALL EFFECTS OF K to 12 Curriculum

VARIABLES WEIGHTED DESCRIPTION VERBAL

MEAN INTERPRETATION

LEARNING AND SKILLS 3.99 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

HOLISTIC IMPROVEMENT 4.08 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

JOB EMPLOYMENT AND 4.14 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

TERTIARY EDUCATION

OVERALL TOTAL 4.07 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

Table 3 Above showed the effectiveness of k -12 curriculum in terms of JOB
AND TERTIARY competitiveness. It showed that the largest weighted mean of
4.31 which implies that k –12 very highly effective in uncovering students
hidden and interest that suites them on future job. On the other hand,
competencies and skills relevant to job market have the least weighted mean of
4.01 which were classified to have a highly effectiveness.

In totality, the k-12 was HIGHLY EFFECTIVE in terms of job and tertiary
education competitiveness and preparations which have a total weighted mean
of 4.14.
TABLE 4: OVERALL EFFECTS OF K to 12 Curriculum

VARIABLES WEIGHTED DESCRIPTION VERBAL

MEAN INTERPRETATION

LEARNING AND SKILLS 3.99 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

HOLISTIC IMPROVEMENT 4.08 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

JOB EMPLOYMENT AND 4.14 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

TERTIARY EDUCATION

OVERALL TOTAL 4.07 OFTEN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

Table 4 above showed the overall effectiveness of k -12 curriculum in. It showed
that the largest weighted mean of 4.14 which implies that k –12 highly effective in
preparing students for future job employment or preparation for tertiary education.
On the other hand, learning and skills have the least weighted mean of 3.99 which
were classified to have a highly effectiveness.
In totality, the k-12 was HIGHLY EFFECTIVE on the grade 12 students of
PPNHS which have a total weighted mean of 4.07.
Conclusion
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn. K to 12 curriculum is effective
way to improve the learning and skills of students. It is also a good opportunity for every learner to decide
for their career in the future. The additional two years in high school is a great privileged to every learner to
master and enhance their skills and knowledge. In this curriculum, they allow students to have enough time
to think and plan for their path in the future. It provides the quality of education that they need, it can be the
way also for students to be ready in tertiary education.
In addition, the K-12 curriculum proved that this curriculum is highly effective to the students in terms of
learning and skills. It showed that the largest weighted mean of 4.23 which implies that k –12 is very highly
effective in providing privileges on students.
The k-12 was highly effective in terms of enhancing learning and skills of grade 12 students and have a
total weighted mean of 3.99.
In terms of Holistic Development. Notably, the K-12 curriculum was HIGHLY EFFECTIVE in improving the
holistic aspect of students, showing a 4.08 weighted mean.
And for the job and tertiary preparation. It showed that the largest weighted mean of
4.31 which implies that k –12 very highly effective in uncovering students hidden
and interest that suites them on future job. On the other hand,
competencies and skills relevant to job market have the least weighted mean of
4.01 which were classified to have a highly effectiveness.
In totality, the k-12 was HIGHLY EFFECTIVE on the grade 12 students of PPNHS
which have a total weighted mean of 4.07.
Recommendation
Based on the findings and conclusion presented, the following recommendations
are suggested:
The researchers recommend that the grade 12 students should take their studies
seriously for them to fully equipped of what the curriculum itself want to provide to
them and for them to had the complete knowledge before entering into tertiary
education and the working field for those who take the technical vocational
livelihood strand
To the DepEd, they should hire a professional teacher who will teach the necessary
information, skills and techniques for the students and provide the necessities for
the curriculum to successfully done its part.
THE END