[Audio] Enhancing Numeracy Skills for Strategic Curriculum Planning and Student Development in Secondary Schools in the Division of Calaca City Liwayway L. Panganiban from Puting Kahoy national High school.
[Audio] The study evaluated the implementation of initiatives aimed at improving numeracy skills in secondary schools within Calaca City for the academic year 2025–2026. It focused on four key areas: policy development and integration, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and monitoring and evaluation systems. The research also examined how these initiatives influenced school governance, particularly in decision-making, resource management, implementation outcomes, and accountability. Challenges identified included limited context-based instructional materials and digital tools. It explored the link between enhanced numeracy skills and overall governance effectiveness in secondary schools. The researcher created a strategic management plan to address weaknesses by improving numeracy skills for better governance and student development. Key strategies include targeted professional development, integrating context-based instructional materials, and using digital tools. The plan also emphasizes continuous evaluation and monitoring to ensure effective implementation, aiming to create a more supportive learning environment and strengthen governance in secondary schools..
The researcher created a strategic management plan to address weaknesses by improving numeracy skills for better governance and student development. Key strategies include targeted professional development, integrating context-based instructional materials, and using digital tools. The plan also emphasizes continuous evaluation and monitoring to ensure effective implementation, aiming to create a more supportive learning environment and strengthen governance in secondary schools..
[Audio] The study aimed to assess the extent of the implementation of initiatives designed to enhance numeracy skills as a foundation for effective governance, strategic curriculum planning, and student development in secondary schools within the Division of Calaca City..
[Audio] Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions: 1. What is the extent of the implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing numeracy skills for strategic curriculum planning and student development in secondary schools in Division of Calaca City, in terms of: 1.1. policy development and integration, 1.2. stakeholder engagement, 1.3. resource allocation, and 1.4. monitoring and evaluation systems?.
[Audio] How does the enhancement of numeracy skills contribute to effective governance in secondary schools in terms of: 2.1. decision-making processes, 2.2. resource management efficiency, 2.3. implementation outcomes, and 2.4. accountability and transparency?.
[Audio] What challenges are faced in the implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing numeracy skills to improve governance and student development? Is there a significant relationship between the enhancement of numeracy skills and the effectiveness of governance in secondary schools? What strategic management plan can be proposed to enhance numeracy skills, improve governance, and foster student development in secondary schools?.
[Audio] This study adopted a descriptive research approach to examine the extent of the implementation of initiatives designed to enhance numeracy skills as a foundation for effective governance, strategic curriculum planning, and student development in secondary schools within the Division of Calaca City. To collect pertinent data, the researcher developed a survey questionnaire that targeted key components and asked participants to rate each item on a 4-point Likert scale. Official records determined the total number of school leaders and teachers, and participants were selected through simple random sampling to ensure fairness and credibility. A total of 162 respondents from various schools provided diverse perspectives on numeracy initiatives and their impact on governance, curriculum planning, and student development, offering valuable insights for educational improvement Ethical considerations were strictly observed throughout the process. The objectives and significance of the study were clearly communicated to participants to encourage active engagement. Participation was voluntary, and respondents were fully informed of the study's procedures and any potential risks prior to providing consent. Informed consent was obtained to ensure that participants agreed to take part with a full understanding of the study's details..
[Audio] The results indicated that respondents perceived the implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing numeracy skills for strategic curriculum planning and student development in secondary schools to be significant. They also generally agreed that enhancing numeracy skills contributes meaningfully to effective governance in secondary schools. The findings identified common challenges in implementing these initiatives, with the scarcity of context-based instructional materials and digital tools designed to strengthen numeracy skills across various learning areas being one of the primary issues. Additionally, a significant relationship between the enhancement of numeracy skills and the effectiveness of governance in secondary schools was observed..
[Audio] Conclusions and Recommendations: Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions are drawn. The findings revealed that respondents perceived a great extent of the implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing numeracy skills for strategic curriculum planning and student development in secondary schools. The findings revealed that respondents agreed on the significant contribution of enhancing numeracy skills to effective governance in secondary schools. The findings revealed that respondents agreed that challenges were faced in the implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing numeracy skills to improve governance and student development, with the scarcity of context-based instructional materials and digital tools designed to strengthen numeracy skills across various learning areas being one of the primary issues. There was a significant relationship between the enhancement of numeracy skills and the effectiveness of governance in secondary schools. The strategic management plan seeks to address the identified weaknesses by implementing initiatives focused on enhancing numeracy skills to improve both governance and student development. Recommendations From the findings and conclusions, the following recommendations are offered. Ensure the effective provision of context-based instructional materials and digital tools across subjects to improve numeracy skills and address current resource shortages. Focus on continuous training for educators, emphasizing effective numeracy instruction and the use of digital tools, to improve teaching practices in numeracy skills. Implement a structured system to track and evaluate the progress of numeracy initiatives, enabling timely adjustments to improve outcomes and governance effectiveness. Ensure that the proposed strategic management plan, which outlines strategies to enhance the enhancement of numeracy skills, is effectively implemented..
[Audio] The Essence of Mathematics is not to make simple things complicated , but to make complicated things simple by S. Gudder.