School Heads Development Program:

(Foundation Course)

PROJECT HAPS
(Heuristics Application
to Problem Solving)

NORMAN L. SANTOS
Floridablanca National Agricultural School
 School Heads Application Project
(Implementation Paper)

A. Project Context

NEAP PROGRAM School Heads Development Program – Foundation Course

Name of NEAP Participant NORMAN L. SANTOS

Region, Division, District Region III, Division of Pampanga, Second District

Name of School Floridablanca National Agricultural School

Key changes in my school as a The key changes I want to see in the school as a result of
result of this project having attended the SHDP Foundational Course include
What key changes do you want to enrichment of the curriculum, improvement in the
see in your school as a result of classroom instruction, and efficient, effective, economical
your having attended the SHDP and ethical management of fiscal resources which
Foundational Course? What are primarily cater learners and other stakeholders such as
your specific, verifiable
teachers and the school in general.
indicators of these changes?
With regards to curriculum enrichment, effective
intervention material and teaching strategies will be
developed to help the learners learn best at each pace of
their learning progress.

Through this project, the 130 Grade 7 learners

identified to have difficulty in solving word problems
involving four fundamental operations will be satisfied on
doing what makes them learn best. They will further feel
like they are starting to love Mathematics especially in the
aspect of problem solving.

Consequently, the learners may more likely to perform

better with the test results as indicators when given task to
solve problems involving the four fundamental operations.

Finally, engagement of parents and other stakeholders

will be evident in terms of provision of materials and
equipment that will be utilized in the conduct of the project.

Target Competency The school head competencies related in the

Improvement application of this project were instructional supervision,
What school head competency/ies assessment of learning, management of resources and
will you apply through your building positive relationship with stakeholders especially
project. Identify maximum of with the parents.
three that are directly related to
your project.
 Describe current situation There are 130 or 31.10 % of the Grade 7 learners find
(problem or opportunity) in your difficulty in solving word problems involving four
school that you need to address fundamental operations.
through your project.
Based on the Problem Solving part of the pre-test on
Give specific, quantifiable, Project All Numerates conducted last July 10 , there are
observable details. For example,
more than half of the students who failed in solving word
number of non-readers in Grade
2. Or, number of teachers that problems.
need training by a certain period.
Identified learners who suffered difficulty are critically
Or, timely utilization of MOOE.
affected by this problem because this might hinder them to
learn intermediate word problems and advance to more
complex types later on.

Title of Application Project PROJECT HAPS

(Heuristics Application to Problem Solving)

PROJECT OBJECTIVE/S: The objective of this project is to reduce the number of

SMART-Specific, measurable, identified Grade 7 learners who find difficulty in solving
attainable, result-oriented and problems involving the four fundamental operations from
with timeframe 130 to 13 (90%) by the month of April, 2018.

Start date The starting date of the project was on January 8, 2018

Length of project
The project should be completed The project will be completed in three months.
within 3 to 6 months.

Expected Outputs At the end of the implementation of this project:

1. There will be a manifestation of an improved problem

solving skills through the application of heuristics among
the 130 identified Grade 7 learners who find difficulty in
solving problems involving the four fundamental
operations

2. Learners who will undergo this project will be able to

devise their own heuristics in solving problems.

3. Identified learners will be confident when faced again

with problem solving activities involving the four
fundamental operations.

4. There will be a 100% cooperation among Mathematics

teachers, and

5. There will be at least 90% expected support from parents

and other stakeholders in the implementation of the project.

Beneficiary/ies Every project is impractical unless it gears towards a

positive result. If problem solving skills of the learners are
reinforced, future mathematical competencies will be more
likely addressed. This project hopes to benefit the following
groups:

Learners with problem solving difficulty. They will be

given close attention as their difficulties are addressed
 along with the effective intervention. Accordingly, they will
be able to assist what heuristics will best fit their learning
needs and preferences. They will be able to feel
accomplished after overcoming such difficulty.

Teachers. They will become more aware in the different

heuristics in order to assist the learners. In return, teachers
may increase their knowledge regarding content and
pedagogy to better serve the learners with utmost quality
learning experiences.

Principals. As instructional leaders, they may include such

intervention program as part of the activities in the annual
implementation plan where they can collaboratively design
a systematic approach to address the concern and tap the
potentials of their teachers.

Parents. As the school’s partners in supporting life-long

learners, parents will be informed on how significant their
support is in improving the problem solving skills of their
children. They could be of great help in extending follow
ups at home and through constant communication of
observable positive behaviors.

Identify Success Indicators or This project will be a success when the following indicators
measures of success have been achieved and verified through unbiased means

1. There shall have at least 30% increase of post test

results.
2. There shall have at least three (3) heuristics that will
be developed and utilized as strategies in problem
solving.
3. There shall have a 100% Mathematics teachers’
participation and at least 90% parents’ involvement
through record of contacts, follow ups and
feedbacks.
4. The allocated amount of Php 2,000.00 shall have
efficiently utilized.

B. Action Steps -
Identify significant Milestone targets that could be achieved by the end of 30 days and every
30 days thereafter. Milestones are (a) significant changes achieved; and/or, (b) major steps
taken towards achieving the desired improvement in your school

Target Milestone Actions Responsible Support Target

Person Needed from: Date
Who will do When
this step? will this
step be
accompl
ished?
Milestone 1 Action Step 1 Teacher in Vocational January
Charge School 8, 2018
Preparatory Stage Convene all Mathematics
Administrator I
teachers.

 Write first a letter

to Mathematics
Target Milestone Actions Responsible Support Target
Person Needed from: Date
Who will do When
this step? will this
step be
accompl
ished?
teachers approved Math Teachers
by the Vocational
School
Administrator I
regarding the
meeting on the
Project
 Discuss the
project with the
Math teachers.
 Craft the schedule
of teachers.
 Inform teachers
who would be
under their
supervision.
 Conduct another
pre-test. This time,
the test will focus
entirely on solving
problems.

Action Step 2

1. Make a research of five

or more heuristics in
solving common problems January
involving the four 15,
fundamental operations Vocational 2018
through the internet and
School
other resource materials.
Administrator I
2. Print all the downloaded January
and researched articles so 16,
that teachers will be Teacher in
provided a hard copy for a Charge 2018
more accessible and clearer
understanding of the Math Teachers
examples.

3. Prepare intervention
materials like Strategic
Intervention Materials
January
(SIM), Self -Learning Kits
(SLKs), and the like on 17-19,
the heuristics developed. 2018

Action Step 3 Vocational

School
1. Meet the parents of the Administrator I January
130 identified Grade 7 22-24,
learners Teacher in
Parents of the 2018
 Target Milestone Actions Responsible Support Target
Person Needed from: Date
Who will do When
this step? will this
step be
accompl
ished?
 Send letters to Charge 130 identified
parents informing Grade 7
them about the learners
scheduled
meeting. Identified
 Discuss with them Grade 7
the project. learners

Math Teachers

Milestone 2 Action Step 1 Math Vocational January

Teachers School 25,
Implementation of Project Present a problem to the
Administrator I 2018
learners and show Teacher in
(Applying Heuristics in different heuristics. Let Charge Parents of the to
Problem Solving) them choose which among
130 identified
the heuristics presented April 6,
Note: made them easy to Grade 7
learners 2018
understand and solve the
In this milestone, learners problem.
are being assisted by the Identified
Math teachers in  In this step, Grade 7
developing heuristics and intervention learners
asking them what materials will be
particular strategy/ies they utilized. Math Teachers
can learn best.

Action Step 2 Math Parents of the January

Teachers 130 identified 25,
Independent Problem Grade 7 2018
Solving with supervision Teacher in learners
from the teacher if the Charge to
learner will ask questions. Identified
Grade 7 April 6,
 Let the learner learners 2018
does it all by
himself as much as Math Teachers
possible and list
down those that
will mislead them.
 Encourage him
through positive
comments for
every part of the
solution that gives
Target Milestone Actions Responsible Support Target
Person Needed from: Date
Who will do When
this step? will this
step be
accompl
ished?
a clearer
understanding.
 Remind the
learner to check
their answer on
the Answer Key
Card of the SIM
only after they are
finished.

Action Step 3 Math Parents of the January

Teachers 130 identified 25,
1. Check the learner’s Grade 7 2018
solution if it is correct Teacher in learners
even though they got the Charge to
right answer. Identified
Grade 7 April 6,
2. Relay the common learners 2018
errors you have listed
where the learner usually Math Teachers
stops and feels worried
while solving the problem.

Note:

This will be one problem

at a time to ensure that
the learner may not get
frustrated easily and also
to attain mastery per
problem in terms of the
chosen heuristics.

Teacher in-charge of the

intervention program will
accomplish a record sheet
to track the learner’s
progress to be signed to
them as accomplishment
of the day and will take it
home with his parent’s
signature.
 Target Milestone Actions Responsible Support Target
Person Needed from: Date
Who will do When
this step? will this
step be
accompl
ished?
Milestone 3 Action Step 1 Math Parents of the March
Teachers 130 identified 23,
Monitoring and Evaluation Administer a posttest to
Grade 7 2018
Stage the learners. Teacher in learners
Charge
(Note: The pre-test was
administered and served Identified
as basis in determining Grade 7
the total number of learners
identified Grade 7
learners who find Math Teachers
difficulty in solving
problems involving four
fundamental operations
before the implementation
of this project.)

Action Step 2 Math Vocational April 2,

Teachers School 2018
Analyzed post test results.
Administrator I
Teacher in
Charge Parents of the
130 identified
Grade 7
learners

Identified
Grade 7
learners

Math Teachers

Action Step 3 Math Parents of the April 6,

Teachers 130 identified 2018
Communicated test results
Grade 7
to both internal and Teacher in
external stakeholders. learners
Charge
Identified
Grade 7
learners

Math Teachers
 Provide Specific Details of the physical and human resources required to successfully
implement your Application Project.

Milestone Resources Needed Budget Approvals needed

Preparatory Stage Results of Pre-test Php 1000.00 Vocational School
Administrator I
Intervention materials

 bond paper,
printer and ink
 cardboards/rec
ycled papers
 glue
 whiteboard and
whiteboard
markers

internet connection

Implementation of the Intervention Materials Php 500.00 Vocational School

Project Administrator I
Whiteboard and
whiteboard marker

Activity notebook

Scratch papers

Learners’ materials

Attendance of teachers

Attendance of identified
Grade 7 learners

Monitoring and Bond paper, printer, Php 500.00 Vocational School

Evaluation Stage ink Administrator 1

Attendance sheets of
parents and learners
C. Risk Management Plan

All projects are exposed to risk. Risks are unpredictable events that might or might not
happen, and endanger the achievement of your project objectives. You should therefore
know what risks to prioritize and what to do when the risk happens.

Milestone Likely Risk Impact on Project Specific Action to If Risk Happens,

if Risk Happens Prevent Risk Specific Action to
Soften Impact of
Risk
Preparatory Incomplete Misinformation Send Ensure that
Stage attendance about the project communication everyone that is
letter involved is well-
informed.
Implementation of Absence of the Delayed flow of Motivate and Constant follow
the Project learners activities as per encourage again ups
scheduled those who are
involved.

Unexpected Delayed flow of

suspension of activities as per Check schedule Talk to teachers
classes scheduled and reserve and other involved
available dates for to practice
the project. flexibility.

Lack of dedication Poor performance Motivate and Coaching/

among the encourage again Mentoring
teachers Session
those who are
involved.

Monitoring and Scheduled Overlapping of Check schedule Talk to teachers

Evaluation activities might activities and reserve and other involved
not be followed Delayed flow of available dates for to practice
due to other activities as per the project. flexibility.
school related scheduled
activities.

D. APPROVALS:

Printed Name Signature Date

Prepared by NORMAN L. SANTOS

TIC