The effectiveness of the 8-week learning recovery curriculum in improving the numeracy skills of Grade 1 learners

Numeracy has become a significant concern in primary education, as it is a fundamental skill required in education. The Department of Education's Regional Office V implemented the 8-Week Learning Recovery Curriculum (LRC) in Region V to improve numeracy skills among Grade 1 learners. However, there is only a little body of knowledge that exists as to the effectiveness of the program in Sorsogon City. To investigate this, the study has surveyed six (6) teachers which were selected through stratified sampling method based on their geographical locations. A mixed-method research design was utilized employing a survey-questionnaire, interview, and a 5-point Likert Scale to gather the necessary data. The 8-week Learning Recovery Curriculum is highly effective in improving the numeracy skills of Grade 1 learners. There were identified facilitating factors in program implementation which include teachers' commitment, understanding, and appropriate assessment tools while the identified hindering factors include lack of parental support, limited materials, learners' readiness, teachers' knowledge, ineffective training, and limited time allotment. Teachers implement the program through various strategies, varied classroom activities, and continuous assessment of learners’ skills. High level of interest in the program is evident among Grade 1 learners which emphasize that readiness and attitudes towards learning are crucial during the program implementation. These findings highlighted the importance of parental orientation, teachers' commitment, understanding, assessment tools, teaching strategies, and training in facilitating the implementation of the 8-week Learning Recovery Curriculum. Recommendations include parent conferences, appropriate instructional materials, school administration support, collaboration, and professional development.