Research Proposal Version 3.0
Research Proposal Version 3.0
A Quantitative Research
Presented to the Faculty of Teacher Education
MINDORO STATE UNIVERSITY – MAIN CAMPUS
Alcate, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements in
Educational Research I (Res 112)
by
Nitcheele G. Bandril
Divine Grace V. Galorio
Darlene B. Monsanto
February 2022
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Indroduction
best quality graduates who will become great leaders and manpower for the
country thus responsible for the country’s economic and social development.
hiring workers especially for the fresh graduates. Thus, students have to put the
greatest effort in their study to obtain good grades and to prepare themselves for
future opportunities in their career at the same time to fulfil the employer’s
whether the students will proceed to university for higher degree or be able to
education that will be passing to the students by the potential teachers at primary
daily life that’s why most less fortunate families always encourage their children
to prioritize their education because it is their only treasure that no one can ever
take away from them. On the other hand, there are also a lot of challenges that
platforms has also raised concerns regarding surveillance and privacy and its
impact on the lives of students (Harwell, 2020). The immediate transition to
online learning has not made it possible for many to be adequately prepared for
the challenges ahead (Hodges et al., 2020). Given the recent situation that we
are experiencing due to pandemic, learning is being impacted. This may affects
grade level. Most of the students preferred actual tasks and activities done
There are students who excelled more on tasks might not be good in written and
vice versa given the fact that Science requires more of creative, critical and even
physical skills. Moreover, there are lots of ways where students learn and adapt
learning especially grade school students that they use and apply in their daily
Today, there is a clear need for education to learn about the factors that
quantitative result obtained during the learning process, based on the evaluations
carried out by the teachers through objective test evaluations. The latest patterns
that show that academic performance is not only associated with intellectual
quotient (IQ), but there are multiple variables and dimensions to which a certain
a tool which shows factors that students used and applied for successful life as
an adult. Students' academic performance embodies an essential part of the
standardized tests.
Science plays a vital role in the lives of mankind. In every aspects of life,
there is always the use of Science which benefits every individual. Even in simple
starting from what food should be eaten and the budget for daily expenditures.
when something goes wrong we can easily identify it. Science permeates our
lives our lives and informs our actions. Physics, for example, teaches us how to
mirror work, how eyeglasses can aid one’s vision and how heat treats various
make up the water we drink, the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the
medicine we take. Some can’t possibly live without them. Biology, science of life,
teaches us why we are the way we are, why we need what we need to survive,
how all living things are categorized, and where we all came from. These, and
from learning about complex matters that go far beyond merely getting a good
grade. It helps us understand the world around us, and appreciate its
about the world ever, but trying anyway engaging in the never-ending search for
truths. The more we learn, the more we want to learn, the more we feel ourselves
pushed towards the answer and towards further questions, towards the future.
This study intends to find out the factors associated with the academic
1. What are the study factors of the pupils in Grade 6 Science in terms of:
difference?
Statement of Hypothesis
This study will focus on the study factors and academic performance of
Fifty (50) Grade 6 pupils from Minas Elementary School will be the
respondents of this study. Twenty-Eight (28) pupils are from Corazon Aquino and
The limitations of the research will be focus on the study factors of the
Grade 6 pupils at Minas Elementary School for their 1 st and 2nd Quarter A.Y.
2021-2022. This study relied mainly on the information which will be obtained
through questionnaire.
Principals and School Heads, that they encouraged the Science teachers to
method should be employed in their science classwork. They could also gain
interested.
The Parents, they would be updated on the performance of their children in
Science. Thus, they can give the necessary assistance needed to improve their
study.
Pupils, the results of the study will be a great help to the pupils effectively
manage their time, interest towards the subjects especially Science which help
Future researchers who might want to use this study as a basis in conducting a
subject
Theoretical Framework
that explains why the research problem under study exists. There are several
theories on educational efficiency and performance. These are the reasons for
and learning together in ways that make the world better has been a primary
development occur when young children interact with the environment and
people around them (Hunt, 2005). Constructivist view young children as some
young children initiate most of the activities required for learning and
development. Because active interaction with the environment and people are
necessary for learning and development, constructivists believe that children are
ready for school when they can initiate many of the interactions they have with
the environment and people around them. This theory holds true on how teacher
greatly determines not only students’ academic achievements but also their
success in the future (Chan et al. 2018; Ebele and Olofu 2017). Habit can be
their courses (Harackiewicz & Hulleman, 2010). Consistent with interest theory,
the research shows that if initial experiences in an activity are positive, they can
Renninger, 2006).
specific time and place. The theory was intended to explain all behaviors over
which people have the ability to exert self-control. The key component to this
about the likelihood that the behavior will have the expected outcome and the
which states that learning consists of new stimulus response connection acquired
class, learning must be the result of the individual efforts to understand the
environment. It is not only the acquisition of new associations but also the
Based on the theories that will be discuss, the conceptual model of the
IV DV
Study factors in Science of
Grade 6 pupils
Study Habits
Academic Performance
Attitude towards Science in Science
Time Management
The figure shows the hypothesized relationship and difference between and
among the variables of the study. The independent variables represents the
attitude towards science, interest on the subject and time management, while
Grade 6 pupils. The single headed arrows denotes the relationship between
Science. On the other hand, the double headed arrow denotes the difference
among the indicators of the study factors in Science of Grade 6 pupils which
includes study habits, attitude towards science, interest on the subject and
time management.
Definition of Terms
For better understanding of the study, the following term are operationally
defined.
Attitude towards Science. It refers to the opinion or general feeling of the pupils
on science subject.
Interest on the subject. It refers to the involvement and concern of the pupils on
Study factors. It refers to the study habits, attitude towards Science, interest on
Study habits. It refers to the studying skill practiced by the pupils to improve
will prepare them to be informed and participative citizens who are able to make
They exhibit scientific attitudes and values to solve problems critically, innovate
the integrity and wellness of people, make informed decisions, and engage in
The Grade Six pupils recognize that when mixed, materials may not form new
techniques. They can prepare useful mixtures such as food, drinks, and herbal
medicines. Learners understand how the different organ systems of the human
body work together. They can classify plants based on reproductive structures,
and animals based on the presence or lack of backbone. They can design and
can infer that friction and gravity affect how people and objects move. They have
found out that heat, light, sound, electricity, and motion studied earlier are forms
when they occur. They can infer that the weather follows a pattern in Sa year.
They have learned about the solar system, with emphasis on the motions of the
challenge to the entire humanity to keep up with the fast societal development
rhythmically, most especially in the third world and developing countries like the
Philippines. Being in rhythmic motion does not merely imply acquiring advance
knowledge and skills essential in meeting the demands of the highly competitive
and scientifically inclined society must be given with more attention. The secret to
which lies primarily on the quality of science education is one of the fundamental
concerns. Among all the subjects being taught in elementary and high school,
science is the most logical anchor for environmental education. And in this larger
area, Philippine education has suffered. This is the reason why environmental
The science program has been improved in many ways. One of these
students’ critical thinking skills. Both the concepts and skills are being taught
2014).
The literature further suggests that study habits are a predictive factor of
academic performance. Ebele and Olofu (2017) found out that there is a
investigated the relationship between the Study habits and the Academic
between the study habits of students and their academic performance. Similarly,
Siahi and Maiyo (2015) studied study habits and academic achievement of
students also found out that a positive relationship of 0.66 between study habits
and academic achievement. The results implied that the study habits need a
(2017) studied on the study habits and academic performance among university
performance.
On the other hand, the concept of study habit according to Husain (2000)
study methods and study skills. Attitude is a mental and natural state of
individual’s response to all objects and situations with which is related. Attitude
towards study has contribution on academic achievement, and good study
pattern. Successful learners adopt positive attitude towards study, and do not
waste time or energy over what they have to do. If the learning experience is
pleasant, the learner’s attitude and motivation is usually positive, and if the
cannot remember what I study” or “the lessons are too long”. Attitude serves as
index on how we think and feel about people, objects, and issues in our
a period. According to him, study attitude offers great possibilities for successful
been identified several effective study methods and skills that could be used by
stable individual trends and attitudes towards academic subjects, which may
are mixed due to various methodological and analytical issues. Most studies
According to Macan, et. al. (2000), the secret of achieving success in life
is to manage time and resources that everyone possesses equally and paying
sufficient attention to planning. This can also be the case on institutions such as
schools, colleges, and universities. Coming to classes on time and finishing tasks
personal goals and ensure better performance. While various individuals value
time differently, offices, colleges and other establishments have set standard
time for employees, students and all concerned workers should observe and
follow.
studies, they must be able to appropriately assimilate course content, digest it,
reflect on it and be able to articulate the information in written and/or oral form.
Many students feel that the hours of study are the most important. However,
students can study for hours on end and retain very little. The more appropriate
question is how students should study more effectively. Developing good time
management skills is very important. Students must realize that there is a time to
be in class, a time for study, time for family, time to socialize and time to just be
alone. The critical issue is recognition that there must be an appropriate balance.
Students should also have vision. A clearly articulated picture of the future they
intend to create for themselves is very important and contributes to students’
success in school. This will promote a passion for what they wish to do. Passion
students to manage their time in daily activities (Abban, 2011). Most students run
out of time when an assignment is assigned to them, and they are not able to
finish it before the last date while others have plenty of time as they are trained to
contentment and satisfaction in daily life (Mercanlioglu, 2008). But some of the
students nowadays always commented that they do not have enough time to
especially if one is not pressured, and thus, by making the right decisions in a
mindful manner, one can attain a successful life just by properly managing their
time Carroll (2015). Moreover, time management skills and techniques can be
fundamental qualities in general. And some of the main and primary factors that
should be considered in one’s time management skills are goal setting, planning,
everyone can never be retrieved. Time may seem to flow constantly, but as it is
spent on certain activities, some may find it not enough to finish the things to be
done in a day (Carroll, 2015). Time management is a skill that everyone should
Chapter III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
information (Penwarden,2014)
between the study factors and the academic performance of grade 6 pupils.
Research Locale
Alcate, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro. Presently, there are 324 pupils enrolled this
academic year 2021-2022 and it boasts of the following: one (1) gymnasium and
ten (10) functional room; one guard house, a library, a canteen, and principal’s
office. The school has principal, eleven (11) teaching personnel, a guard, and a
utility personnel.
The respondents of the study will be the two sections of Grade 6 pupils in
Minas Elementary School for S.Y. 2021-2022 with the population of 50 pupils.
These respondents are the ones who are knowledgeable enough to answer the
Research Instrument
In this study, the researchers will be using self- made questionnaire as the
main instrument of the study in gathering data needed to determine the study
factors and academic performance of the pupils. The questionnaire is a set of
that will be using to gathered the data among the grade 6 pupils. The coverage of
the research questions is about the variables of the pupils such as , study habits,
To ensure the validity of the instrument, the researchers will ask the help
and assistance of experts. Experts include the two (2) Science teachers in Minas
Elementary School and one (1) Science faculty member in MinSU. Their
comments and suggestions will be considered and included in the final draft of
the instrument.
Alpha.
Scoring and Quantification of Data
To describe the study factors of the respondents, the researchers will use
Table A. Numerical scale, statistical limit and verbal description on study factors
of the respondents.
these statistical grades given by the Department of Education. The DepEd Order
Education Program.
the respondents.
90.00%-100% Outstanding
80.00%-84.99% Satisfactory
75.00%-79.9% Fair
The researchers will be prepare a request letter to the principal for the
conduct of the study. Upon approval, the researchers will coordinate with the
Science teacher for the assistance in the distribution of the questionnaire. The
respondents will be given ample time to answer the questionnaire. The data
collected will be tallied, tabulated and treated using appropriate statistical tools.
Frequency and percentage. This will be used to determine the number and
Rank. This will be used to determine the order of each statement in study factors
Weighted mean. This will be used to describe the study factors of the grade six
Questionnaire
Instruction: Kindly evaluate the following statement and indicate your answer by
putting a check under the number of the chosen answer. The enumerated
statement can be possible problems or strained your performance in Science
subject kindly indicate its extent or being a problem by using the following scales.
4-Always
3-Often
2-Rarely
1-Never
STUDY HABITS 4 3 2 1
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