Addressing Learning Gaps in TLE Cookery Through Strategic Intervention Material Among Grade 10 Students at Sto. Niño National High School DepEd Batangas City

Abstract

Cookery, as a core component of Home Economics, teaches students with essential knowledge and practical skills in food preparation and kitchen management. It aims to enhance their skills in preparing, cooking, and presenting different dishes while following appropriate food safety and sanitation standards. Despite these objectives, students often encounter learning gaps influenced by several factors, including limited comprehension of fundamental concepts, and challenges in understanding technical terms and procedures. Many students struggle to master some key competencies that hinder their progress and affect their overall achievement in the subject. As a result, the quarterly assessment reveals a low Mean Percentage Score (MPS) along with the students' least learned competencies.

This action research examined how effective the use of Strategic Intervention Materials is in addressing the least learned competencies in Cookery 10 during the first quarter (2025-2026) among Grade 10 students of Sto. Niño National High School. Using a descriptive research design, the study utilized Strategic Intervention Materials (SIMs) as an instructional tool to evaluate the effectiveness of SIMs in addressing the least learned competencies in Cookery. The purpose of this strategy was to find out how the application of SIMs could aid in improving students' knowledge and performance in areas of difficulty.

The research determined the least mastered competencies of the Grade 10 learners in TLE Cookery, as reflected by their low Mean Percentage Score (63.86%) on the First Quarter Test, which calls for specific instructional interventions. To bridge these gaps, Strategic Intervention Materials (SIMs) were introduced, leading to enhanced student performance. The results indicated that SIMs significantly improved students' understanding, interest, and motivation in studying Cookery.