Title:
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 8 STUDENTS IN THE TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES

Authors:
Jal M. Achacoso , Joevit D. Achacoso and Esmen M. Cabal, EdD. ,Philippines

Abstract:
The study aimed to determine the Academic Performance of Grade 8 Students in the Traditional and Alternative Assessment in Social Studies. The multiple choice test, true/false test, essays, and matching type were the traditional assessment tools used. The alternative assessment tools used were the portfolio, checklist, journals, and performance assignments. Descriptive research design with documentary analysis were used on the study. The respondents of the study were the Grade 8 students of Botolan National High School, Botolan, Zambales, Philippines. The findings revealed that the academic performance of Grade 8 students in Social Studies was Very Good. The performance of the students in traditional assessment are above average in multiple choice test; high average in true/false test and matching type respectively; and meets expectation in essays. The mean scores of the students in alternative assessment are very satisfactory in portfolio; in checklist; and in journals; and excellent in performance assignments. There was a very high significant correlation between performances in traditional and alternative assessments. There was a very high positive and highly significant relationship between academic performance in Social Studies and performance in multiple choice and true/false test. There was a high positive and highly significant relationship between academic performance in Social Studies and performance in essays and matching type. The relationship between academic performance in Social Studies and assessment performance in portfolio, checklist, journals and performance assignments was high positive and highly significant