An Android Based Computer Aided Instruction of Quadratic Functions For Grade 9 Students
An Android Based Computer Aided Instruction of Quadratic Functions For Grade 9 Students
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Micah G. Fernandez
Jennifer K. Librea
Mahree Antonette I. Par
Joshua B. Tiquis
Technology is often seen as a part of the adult world, however students also
need technology to assist their education (Go Guardian, 2020). Nowadays
technology is considered as valuable as textbooks and traditional learning. As of today
the Department of Education of the Philippines has provided a DepEd Resource
Portal, it helps the different grade level learners to have an idea of what they are
going to discuss in the quarters of their school year. One of the subjects that is
posted in the portal is Mathematics for Grade 9 students specifically the Algebra
which has the topic regarding Quadratic Functions. According to Kurukkan, A. (2015),
there is a common belief that the majority of the students dislike mathematics, owing
to an array of factors related to instruction and learners’ cognitive, affective and
psychomotor attributes, subject matter and the learning environment.
Based on the data gathered by the proponents from selected Grade 9 Students, it is
found that the students find it hard to study quadratic equations because the activities
are not enough for them. Furthermore, the students also stated the lack of
teacher-student engagement due to the complexity of the subject. The students are
finding it hard to interact with their teachers resulting in unclarified concerns about the
topics. Lastly, the students stated that there is also a problem in coping up with the
topic when they have been absent for a day or more. Since the topic is quite complex,
once the teacher moves towards the next topic, the student finds it hard to pass the
activities and examinations. This is happening because there is no alternative and
interactive way for the students to learn the topic.
Cruzette A. Calzo
Capstone Project Adviser
Donna Garcia
Lead Panelist
Noted:
We have taken a lot of effort into this project. However, completing this project
would not have been possible without the support and guidance of a lot of
individuals. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of them.
We are highly indebted to Mrs. Cruzette Calzo for her guidance and supervision.
We would like to thank her for providing the necessary information and resources for
this project.
Our thanks and appreciation also go to our colleague in developing the project. Also,
we would like to thank all our relatives, family, and friends who supported us in one
way or another. Thank you to all the people who have willingly helped us out with their
abilities.
Above all, we would like to thank the Great Almighty for always having his blessing
on
us.
— The Proponents
In today’s era, it is of no doubt that technology has taken over the lives
of every person in the world, regardless of their gender, status, generation,
or even traditions. Traces of technology can definitely be seen
everywhere and anywhere people go. Over the past decades, it has been
widely used in different industries, be it in social media, astronomy,
medicine, and other fields. Indeed, it has made a lot of people’s lives more
convenient.
Current studies have also shed light into the use of modern technology as
a promising platform in developing and improving student’s
academic performance. The Go Guardian website (2020) added in their
article that technology is often seen as a part of the adult world, however
children also need technology to assist their education. Nowadays
technology is considered as valuable as textbooks and traditional
learning. In a world that relies on technology, analog learning alone
cannot prepare students for what they will face as adults, no matter what
would be their profession.
Based on the study that the group conducted for 50 grade 9 students, 38
of them stated that they are having a hard time on their Algebra
subject specifically Quadratic Function topic. The 25 students stated that
they find it hard to study quadratic equations for the reason that
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activities are not
Scope
The proposed system may teach those Grade 9 Students who find hard
time in learning algebra, specifically quadratic functions. The study may
also be applied to the current system used in teaching to further
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the discussion and to motivate
students in learning the subject. The system focuses on the topic
quadratic functions of algebra.To be more specific, the topics that will be
covered by the application will be the Introduction to Quadratic
Functions, Graphs of Quadratic Functions, Finding the Equation of a
Quadratic Function and the Applications of Quadratic Functions. The
scope of the study will focus
● Users’ Application
● Admin’s Application
○ Registration - in order to create an account of admin
the user needs to register first.
Limitations
Foreign Study
Along with this, the researchers also seeked to identify the primary
challenges in the teaching and learning process in Mathematics where it
was found that the exercises found in books and handled by the teacher
were insufficiently effective to promote the students' comprehension
of these topics.
Local Studies
Synthesis
Calendar of Activities
After the previous defense, the group started thinking of a new title for
the next scheduled defense. Then, after some brainstorming in the first
week of June, they came up with a new study entitled, ‘An Android-
based Computer -Aided Instruction of Quadratic Functions for
Grade 9 Students. ’ They have decided to explore more on
Computer-Aided Instructions (CAI) to create a more interactive
learning environment for grade 9 students.
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Right after receiving the approval of their adviser regarding the topic,
the group started planning for the system they would use in the
application. Their adviser also gathered them for a consultation where
they discussed their study, and received feedback and suggestions from
their teacher.
In that same week, the group created a request letter for the
participation of grade 9 students and their teachers in a structured
interview. They have also formulated queries that seek to investigate the
learning experiences and difficulties that students experience with
their subjects. Once the request has been approved, the group began
the structured interview by
disseminating the formulated questions in an online e-survey application,
Google Forms.
Data gathered from the survey became the basis of the study as the group
started working on chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the paper in the second week
of
June.
MONTH FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER
ACTIVITY
Group Creation
Capstone Project
Title Brainstormin
Capstone Project
Title Compliance
Approval of
Proposed
Capstone Title
Project
System Planning
Consultation
with the Adviser
DATA
GATHERING
Interviewing the
Respondents
Request Letter
Creation
Approval of
Request Letter
Creating queries
for the
Respondents
DOCUMENTA
TION
● Hardware
Memory 4 GB RAM
Hard Disk Drive 512 GB
The table above consists of the required software that the proponents will
utilize to develop the proposed android-application project. Android Studio
is best known for its robust code and tool editor. It consists of the Android
Emulator Interface that allows developers or proponents to design, run, and
debug the output. Android Studio is recommended for beginners to use for
Android mobile application development, which uses the two most
popular programming languages among developers, Java and Kotlin. SQLite
relational database will be used to collect and manage the system's data. In
order to create an exquisite design for the logo of the application, the
proponents will use Adobe Photoshop software. Lastly, to design the
application's interface, the proponents will use the Figma software, an expert's
choice for a web-based wireframe tool. It is ideal for real-time collaboration.
Figma can help the proponents clearly outline a framework and allows
the proponents to elaborate their idea that much closer to the final product.
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