Using Reward-Based Question Boards to Enhance Student Engagement and Understanding of ASEAN in Grade 7 Araling Panlipunan

Student engagement and comprehension are key components of meaningful learning, especially in Araling Panlipunan, where grasping regional topics like ASEAN demands active learner participation. However, the subject is often underappreciated, and conventional teaching approaches frequently lead to passive learning and limited student interaction. This action research investigated the effectiveness of using reward-based question boards to enhance student engagement and understanding of ASEAN in Grade 7 Araling Panlipunan among students during the School Year 2024–2025 in a public secondary school in Ozamiz City. The study employed a classroom-based action research design, with 29 purposively selected students as participants. Data were gathered using a researcher-made checklist and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools, mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The following were the findings of the study: the level of student engagement and understanding of ASEAN before the implementation of the reward-based question board did not meet expectations, the level of student engagement and understanding of ASEAN after the implementation of the reward-based question board was very satisfactory, and there is a highly significant difference in the level of student engagement and understanding of ASEAN before and after using the reward-based question board. Effective intervention of the reward-based question board significantly improves student engagement and comprehension, highlighting the value of incorporating interactive strategies in teaching. School administrators may regularly assess the effectiveness of such interventions to ensure continuous improvement in student outcomes Index Terms: Araling Panlipunan, ASEAN, intervention, rewards, student engagement, understanding