Marianne A. Elizaga | Zendle Ann B. Agno | Rhodora C. Mendoza
Discipline: Education
As our world evolves at a rapid pace, education remains a vital catalyst for both societal progress and individual growth. As students navigate increased demands and challenges, educators and scholars have made it their mission to uncover avenues for enhancing academic achievement. A particularly noteworthy aspect to examine is the influence of rewards on student motivation and accomplishments. This study delves into a comparison between tangible rewards, such as certificates and merit cards, and intangible rewards, such as recognition and praise, on the academic performance of Grade 9 Economics students at Alugan National School of Craftsmanship and Home Industries in Brgy. Alugan, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar during the second quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year. Using systematic random sampling, a total of 80 students from two sections were selected to participate in a post-test-only experimental design. One section was assigned to receive tangible rewards, while the other received intangible rewards. The subsequent achievement test was used to evaluate their academic achievement. The results revealed significant disparities between the two groups. On one hand, students who received tangible rewards demonstrated significantly higher scores on the post-test (89.85, SD = 1.28) than those who received intangible rewards (87.48, SD = 1.022). These results were further supported by the statistical analysis, which showed a strikingly low p-value (< .00001) and a large t-value of -9.15, clearly rejecting the null hypothesis. This unequivocally proves that tangible rewards have a greater impact on academic achievement among Grade 9 Economics students.
ISSN 2799-0842 (Online)
ISSN 2799-130X (Print)
Philippine E-Journals
