Enhancing Students’ Academic Performance in Earth Science through Guided Discovery Learning

This research aimed to assess the effectiveness of using guided discovery learning method of teaching in enhancing the academic performance of the students of Mataasnakahoy Senior High School in Earth Science subject. Specifically, it aimed to identify the attitudes of the students regarding the use of guided discovery learning method. This study included the problems encountered by the students in using the method. In addition, it aimed to determine the academic performance of the students in Earth Science before and after the utilization of the guided discovery learning method. This study utilized pre-experimental design, specifically for one group. The subjects of this study were the thirty-two (32) Grade 11 students under Academic Track-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Mataasnakahoy Senior High School. The researchers used pre-test and post-test to measure the academic performance of the students before and after the utilization of the method. Then, the researchers administered the survey questionnaire to determine the effectiveness of the guided discovery learning among students. The result of the study showed improvement of the students’ academic performance in Earth Science after the utilization of the teaching method.