Enhancing Student’s Academic Performance in Araling Panlipunan 9 (Economics) Through ‘Luck of the Draw’ Strategy

Improving students’s academic performance in Araling Panlipunan, particularly in the topic of Ekonomiks, remains a challenge for many educators. Traditional teaching methods often fail to capture students’ interest, leading to poor academic outcomes. This study explores the effectiveness of the “Luck of the Draw” strategy during S.Y. 2024–2025 in a private institution in Ozamiz City. This study employed a classroom-based action research design with 40 students as participants using purposive sampling. A research-made test was used to gather data. The data was interpreted using statistical tools: mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The findings revealed that the level of academic performance of the students before the use of the “luck of the draw” strategy did not meet expectations, the level of academic performance of the students after the use of the “luck of the draw” strategy was very satisfactory, and there was a significant difference in the level of academic performance of the students before and after the use of the “luck of the draw” strategy. The strategy was effective in fostering improvement in student engagement and comprehension. This reinforces the importance of using interactive teaching strategies to enhance student learning and performance in the subject.