Abstract
This study assessed the impact of Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) intervention on the evaluation skills of Grade 10 students in the context of English literature. With a focus on the literary work "How My Brother Leon Brought Home A Wife," the study aimed to explore improvements in evaluation skills, comparing a control group to an experimental group exposed to LAS. The research employed a quasi-experimental design, dividing participants into control and experimental groups. Evaluation skills were assessed through pretest and posttest, utilizing a variety of levels such as Outstanding, Very Satisfactory, Satisfactory, Fairly Satisfactory, and Did Not Meet Expectations. Statistical analyses, including paired samples t-test and two-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), were applied to evaluate the effectiveness of the LAS intervention. Results indicate a positive influence of LAS on students' evaluation skills. Both groups exhibited improvements, but the experimental group showed a significant enhancement, shifting from Did Not Meet Expectations to Fairly Satisfactory. The paired samples t-test emphasized the effectiveness of LAS, with the experimental group displaying a substantial improvement compared to the control group. ANCOVA further supported these findings, highlighting the persistent positive impact even after controlling for pre-test scores. This study concludes that the implementation of Learning Activity Sheets significantly improves the evaluation skills of Grade 10 students in literature. The positive outcomes emphasize the importance of hands-on learning approaches in literature education. The shift from Did Not Meet Expectations to Fairly Satisfactory in the experimental group underscores the practical applicability of the LAS intervention. Administrators and policymakers are encouraged to invest in educational technology, focusing on tools like LAS, to enhance students' evaluation skills. Teachers should embrace these tools and engage in ongoing professional development to effectively integrate innovative approaches. Students should actively participate in learning activities and seek additional resources to reinforce their evaluation skills. Future researchers are advised to explore the long-term effects of interventions like LAS, incorporating diverse student populations and utilizing effect size calculations for comprehensive insights into educational interventions.
