Effect of Ateneo Training on Test Readiness for Admission to College (ATTRAC) Program Senior High School Students

Abstract

Ateneo de Iloilo has conceptualized a 20-day review program entitled ADI-SMCS Training on Test Readiness for Admission to College (ATTRAC). This aimed to prepare students for entrance tests in top schools in the country. It covered 109 Grade 11 Atenean participants who joined ATTRAC. The data collected were statistically analyzed using measures of central tendencies, Shapiro-Wilk test for normality, paired sample t-test, and Pearson r at 0.05 level of significance. Qualitative triangulation was also made. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the overall pretest and posttest scores in the College Admission Test (p=0.00), showing progress from a pretest mean score of 78.57 to a posttest mean score of 114.33. Also, moderately positive and significant correlation (r=0.709) between the overall pretest and posttest scores was established. It also had high positive and significant correlation between the pretest and the posttest under English Test (r=0.751), while moderately positive and significant correlation was found between the pretest and posttest under Mathematics (r=0.591) and Reading (r=0.470) Tests. The pretest-posttest results of Science Reasoning Test registered a negligible and insignificant correlational value (r=0.121). Participants also revealed that time is their usual “enemy” during tests. They unanimously recognized the benefit of review to them, especially in reminding them of the basics, getting them used to different test designs, and practicing time-bound drills. ATTRAC was found to give positive results to SHS reviewers but it can still improve in its offerings, especially in science reasoning and test hacks.