Attendance Checking System Using Radio-frequency Identification Device (RFID)

Proponents;

Shakyra Lei L. Paballa

Althea D. Taba

School:

Morong National High School

Theme:

Technology and Engineering

 PROJECT SUMMARY

Taking students' attendance causes a lot of time to consume and could also be difficult at

schools to ascertain the number of students' attendance. Traditional attendance checking

method also uses sheets of paper that could be easily stolen or lost when you do not pay

attention to it. Attendance has an important purpose in jobs or schools for record keeping,

monitoring, and students’ assessments. The Attendance Checking System is a system that aims

to make the attendance checking system more convenient for those who will use it. It will help

to reduce the challenges that the individuals experience by just checking the attendance.

The advanced Attendance Checking System uses radio-frequency technology. It uses the

RC522 RFID module, for better understanding, it is the RFID reader/scanner, together with the

RFID card/tags/stickers and is coded with the use of Arduino Uno R3. The RC522 module is

designed to communicate with RFID cards, tags, or stickers using electromagnetic waves. The

ACS is supposed to record the individual's attendance on an excel sheet at specific

establishments that they are part of instead of writing on a sheet of paper that could consume

more time and challenges especially when there are many individuals taking part in it. It is

supposed to work by just swiping the coded card to the scanner, simultaneously recording the

attendance of the individual itself.

The Attendance Checking System is supposed to make the attendance checking more

convenient especially if there are many individuals who come into an establishment every day

and waste so much time on the queue to attend. Aside from it, it could also help the workers

that are assigned to check the attendance since it would be faster and reduce the issues regarding

the attendance such as those crowded queue lines. The system allows the individuals to swipe
their individual cards fast enough to not to make a long queue at the entrance and make the

situation less complicated than writing or using an attendance sheet.

INTRODUCTION

Rationale

Today’s society, attendance is very important in academic institutions, as well as in working

establishments, which is understandable since it has an important purpose. According to

Kearney et al. (2020), attendance and engagements are important, especially when it comes to

learning. It is because these things affect a student’s performance at school. Whether it be

academic performance, achievements or even test scores. These are not the only things linked

to the problems often faced at school. There are also health and mental related things, such as

depression and anxiety. (Kearney et al.). Moreover, cutting classes is also undoubtedly

common, especially in schools and the teachers sometimes don't know it because of the errors

manipulated on attendance checking. The students just don't show up for class without

informing their parents and teachers of their absence. It serves as an important factor in the

individual's assessment, monitoring, and keeping their record. The teachers believe that the

parents are aware of their child's absence from school, so they would not inform the parents

until after the absence was reported. In addition, some parents are preoccupied with their jobs

and don't pay much attention to their kids. As a result, they are unaware of the fact that their

kids are either attending their school or not. Due to the fact that they do not even have to worry

about their parents finding out, this motivates the lazy to attend class.

There is also an increase in the fear of being in danger. These are ideas that no person has

ever had in the recent past. Before the next kidnapping episode was reported in the news last
year, everyone believed that everything was well. Parents are advised to use additional caution

when dropping off their children at school. It was obvious that it had not been shown this year,

but it is better to be careful than sorry. Teenagers rebelling against their parents can be a major

issue in various situations.

The concept to create an attendance monitoring system employing radio-frequency

identification device (RFID) technology originated with the researchers. The system keeps

track of each student's attendance automatically, sparing the teacher from spending too much

time doing so. For parents to keep track of their children's attendance at school while they are

away at work or home, it is also capable of notifying them through SMS messages. Students

would be required to go to school each day and show up for class if they knew their parents

would find out if they were unable to do so. Additionally, by being aware that their child may

attend the class, their parents could keep an eye on their kids' safety there.

Significance of the Study

The proposed study aims to make attendance monitoring and checking easier for the

individuals that will use it. It will help to lessen the time that individuals consume in just

attendance checking and reduce the challenges encountered. Furthermore, the study would be

of importance to the following:

● Individuals - reduce their time being on long queues while entering establishments to

check the attendance.

● Establishments - avoids having conflicts between workers when it comes to

attendance.

● Employers and Teachers- it helps to reduce time when monitoring for attendance and

keeps an organized track to easily store and retrieve data.

Scientific Basis

The researchers observed the work and school attendance of a person.

Research Question:

How will this advanced technology affect an individual and the establishments that

would use it?

Hypothesis:

Ho: The attendance checking system didn't help in reducing the challenges that individuals

encounter during attendance checking.

Ha: The attendance checking system helped in reducing the challenges that individuals

encounter during attendance checking.

Theoretical Framework

The researchers formed different theories and concepts about the Attendance Checking System.

These concepts show possibilities if the product is used and implemented in establishments

such as schools and different workplaces. The theories could be either positive or negative

based on how the establishments and the individuals will benefit while using the Attendance

Checking System.
 Figure 1. Theoretical Framework

Objective of the Study

1. The proposed system aims to construct a device that can automatically register a

person's name into the system using RFID technology. Specifically, research study

aims:

General Objective: To implement an advanced attendance checking system with the use of

RFID technology.

Sub Objective:

● To make an advanced attendance checking system with the use of RFID technology.

● To implement the ACS on schools or workplaces to ensure the presence of

individuals.

● To improve the traditional attendance checking and make it more convenient, faster

and easier for the individuals.

 ● To expand the technology related to RFID.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES

Iot Based Biometric Attendance System for Smart Classroom

Jadhav, A., Patil, A., and Dutonde, S. (2020) observed and noted the importance of

academic organizations or institutions tracking students' daily attendance in class. In the vast

majority of educational institutions, daily attendance is taken in a traditional way. One counts

the attendees. By manually filling out an attendance register book, which is then sent week- or

month-wise to a server, it is possible to find each student's attendance history. Due to the length

of this process, some lecture time is lost. To solve this, these researchers suggested and

implemented an IoT-based student attendance system for the smart college.

The device works when the ESP matches and verifies the user's fingerprint once it is

captured by the R307 fingerprint sensor, which then validates the server's data. All of these

actions will be carried out on the system's back end. Users will be able to control the system

thanks to its front-end, which will include a graphical user interface. From the system's

dashboard, users will be able to perform a variety of tasks, such as selecting a day and class, a

faculty member, and turning on the system to take attendance. This gadget will be used to take

attendance in the classroom. Faculty members will also be able to update an individual student's

attendance status for a certain lecture. The central server and the gadget are connected

wirelessly, thus the database on the server will have information on the students' attendance at

lectures. The pupils' fingers will be placed on a fingerprint scanner, which will identify them

by comparing the collected prints to those in the database. The teachers' dashboards will display

this attendance.
 This system has the same concept that the researchers wanted their system to be to make it

more convenient for the students and the teachers. But to expand it, it can also be used in

attendance checking in different establishments and workplaces that can be harder to check

attendance.

Application of RFID Technology in Libraries and Role of Librarian

Pandey, P., and Majahan, K. D. (2021) implemented RFID technology in libraries for

security reasons to safeguard the safety of the staff, the resources and equipment in the libraries,

and library users. Additionally, by automating their tasks, RFID in libraries saves library staff

time. The time a book reader would have spent standing in line to check out or return a book is

saved by an establishment that implements RFID library management. It is crucial to look after

books and make them available to readers. The majority of the library staff's time is devoted to

keeping track of books' arrivals and departures.

Self-check-in and check-out systems can totally automate the borrowing and returning of

books. A special software installation is required for this system. A computer screen displays

possibilities for the user utilizing this method to borrow books. Individual has

to use a code, preferably a personal identification number or another type of special identifying

code, to identify himself. The system's integrated RFID reader identifies the books that the user

has chosen. Additionally, the monitoring feature in the book's tag is turned off by the program.

The check-in/check-out system turns on the surveillance bit when a book is returned.

The investigation gave the researchers ideas for creating a system that will aid to monitor

people who will be in the establishments. When borrowing books from the library, the system
also utilizes its own identifying code to verify the borrower's identity. Both the people who

would use it and the employees and librarians who would put this kind of system in place would

find it more convenient.

Bus Attendance System Using Optical Character

Bhavani, P., Vaishnavi, S., Vennila, P., Vijayalakshmi, V. (2020) developed a project

focused on automation of the bus attendance process through license plate recognition. The

researchers had the idea of using the license plate because it is a specific feature of each vehicle.

License plate recognition is a highly accurate system which is capable of reading the license

plate without any human intervention through the use of image capture and character detection.

The bus attendance system also uses a number plate recognition system and OCR instead of

radio-frequency identification devices.

The system preview is to connect a webpage to a computer that contains the formatted

template. It will detect the license plate through the image and the license plate detected will

be transmitted to the OCR algorithm which retrieves the text. The output is compared to the

bus details previously input into the database. If the license plate number matches, it marks the

attendance for the particular bus in the excel sheet.

The Excel file is an easily accessible computer software for storing and organizing data.

The data or the number plate of buses that is captured by an image is converted into a text

wherein if it is registered on the system, it would be on the excel sheet and recorded as an

attendant. The researchers had the same idea from which the Excel sheet is also used in schools,

particularly to store student data, or to make grades. It can be easily accessed by schools and
companies who would implement it because Microsoft Excel is an easy and accessible software

for everyone.

Integration of One Card Mobile System (OCM System)

Muslim, N., Rasli, M., Rahman, N., Yahya, N. (2019) developed a system that would be

able to provide the quickest, easiest way to smooth the students' life at universities. The OCM

system is beneficial in a way that it is paperless, integrating communication linkages, and

monitoring systems to be improved. The system focuses on two main functions, the students'

attendance and the library. Attendance has an important purpose such as record keeping,

students assessment, and optimal promotion. The application of this system may reduce the

challenges in recording the attendance. The traditional method involves the usage of paper and

sheets that could be easily lost or stolen.

Rather than signing the attendance sheet, this system lets the individuals scan QR codes

provided by the lecturer using smartphones and simultaneously record the attendance of the

student. In library activities, the students can scan a provided QR code at the back of the book

for book loans and it will automatically update the system. This will reduce the time that the

students consume for queueing at the counter service. This would benefit the students,

teachers, and librarians itself, so technically, it benefits the whole school.

METHODOLOGY

Variables and Parameters

Independent Variable:
 ● Attendance Checking System

Dependent Variable:

● Time that an individual spent during attendance checking.

● Convenient and advancement of the workplace and classroom system

Controlled Variable:

● The individuals and that will use the Advanced ACS

● The schools and workplaces that will implement the ACS

Constant:

● The individuals that do not take part in the implementation.

● The workplace and school do not use the advanced AC system.

Treatment

The treatments are the individuals that will use the system. The data were gathered

through series observations and evaluations on those individuals. The researchers asked

questions regarding their experience on using the system. The results are compared with the

results of individuals that use the traditional attendance monitoring. With this, the researchers

were able to determine if the Attendance Checking System would be more useful to

individuals or the traditional way would be more efficient.

Experimental Procedures and Design

 The Attendance Checking System could be implemented at establishments that do the

traditional attendance checking system. The researchers would see if the Attendance

Checking System is better in terms of attendance checking since it is more advanced and

more convenient for the individuals that will use it. The researchers proceeded to test the

hypothesis whether the project has a positive or negative result during the implementation.

Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID), in its most basic sense, is a type of

wireless communication that uses electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio

frequency region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The three basic parts of an RFID consist

of a scanning antenna, transceiver, and a transponder. An RFID reader is a network-

connected device, wherein the signals that turn on the tag are transmitted via radio waves.

The tag is usually a passive device and does not have a battery. The wave that is sent by the

tag back into the antenna after activation is converted into data.

In this project, the researchers used a type of RFID reader called RC522. The RC522

module is one of the cheapest that you can buy. Most of the time, it already has a RFID tag

and a key fob tag when you buy it.

The RFID RC522 module has a total of 8 pins. Namely the VCC, RST, GND, IRQ, MISO

/ SCL / Tx, MOSI (Master Out Slave In), SCK (Serial Clock), and SS / SDA / Rx.

● VCC - it supplies the power in the module. You can connect it on the 3.3V output

from the Arduino. You cannot connect it to 5V since it can destroy the module.

● RST - it is an input for power-down and reset. The module would be in power-down

mode if the pin goes low, wherein, the input pins are disconnected and the oscillator

will be turned off. The module will reset on the rising edge of the signal.
 ● GND - Since it is the ground pin, it should be connected to the GND pin on the

Arduino R3 module.

● IRQ - It is the so-called interrupt pin. It alerts the microcontroller when an RFID tag

is near and in the vicinity of the reader.

● MISO / SCL / Tx (Master Out Slave Out) - When the SPI interface is enabled, this

pin acts as master out slave in, as serial clock when I2C interface is enabled and as

serial data output when the UART interface is enabled.

● MOSI (Master Out Slave In) - it is the SPI input to the RC522 module.

● SCK (Serial Clock) - It accepts the clock pulses from the SPI.

● SS / SDA / Rx - This pin is usually marked by encasing the pin in a square to be used

as a reference to identify the other pins. When the SPI interface is enabled, this pin

acts as the signal input. As the serial data when the I2C interface is enabled and as a

serial data input when the UART interface is enabled.

Connecting the Arduino to The RC522 Module:

Connect all using jumper wires;

1. First, connect the VCC pin on the module to 3.3V on the Arduino;

2. Next is the the GND pin on the module to the GND on the Arduino;

3. the RST pin on the module to 5 on the Arduino;

4. the MISO / SCL / Tx pin on the module to 12 on the Arduino;

5. the MOSI pin on the module to 11 on the Arduino;

6. the SCK pin on the module to 13 on the Arduino;

7. Then lastly, the SS / SDA / Rx is then connected to 10 on the Arduino board.

8. Once you have connected everything, try now putting it on the breadboard and connecting

it on the computer using a USB cable before proceeding to Coding.

For a better understanding of everything; here below is a visual representation on how to

connect the Arduino Uno R3 to the RFID RC522 module;

Figure 2.1. Pin Configuration

Figure 2.2. Pin Configuration

Gathering of Materials:

1. The researchers bought an Arduino Set that includes all the components of the system

that the Researchers needed such as the Arduino Uno R3, breadboard, jumper wires,

RFID RC522 module that includes the RFID tags cards. It cost about 1499 PHP and

was bought online, the shipping fee and discount is not included.

2. The material that was used on the structure of the casing is a 1 cm thick cardboard

that was given by someone who decided to help the researchers. For privacy purposes,

the helper did not want to tell his/her name..

3. The glue used to stick the cardboard pieces together was also given by someone that

the researchers know and his/her or her name was also not allowed to mention for

privacy purposes.

4. For aesthetic purposes, the researchers bought a spray paint at a local hardware store

with a cost of PHP 110.

Table Cost.

Materials Cost (Philippine Peso)

Arduino Kit Set 1499

58 Shipping fee

45 Free shipping discount

20 Shop Voucher discount

1492 Total

Sign board/Glue 0

Spray Paint 110

 Total Amount PHP 1,602

System Production:

It is a lot of work in using an RC522 RFID, so to make it easier, the researchers used a library

called MFRC522 library to make reading and writing simple. Though, it is not in the Arduino

IDE so make sure to install it first.

To do it, navigate to Sketch > Include Libraries > Manage Libraries, then wait for it to

download and install.

The following are the steps that the researchers did in programming the product;

1. The researchers connected the Arduino R3 on the RFID RC522 using the breadboard

and the jumper wires. On the breadboard, the Arduino is placed in between 45-55 on

the breadboard.

2. The researchers connected the arduino with the laptop. Seeing that it is working

because the light is flickering.

3. Using the Arduino IDE, the researchers then proceeded to do the coding with the help

of a professional, Mr. Nelson A. Almario, a graduate of BS Computer Programming

4. Open the first code, and then save it.

5. Then try to scan the cards in the scanner to see if it is working. If it is and the cards

are scanned, then save it.

6. Make another sketch and put the second code, then make sure to save it again.

7. Test it and scan the cards again, change it to your name and make sure that you saved

it.
 8. Open the excel code and connect it to the card, make sure that the serial monitor is

closed.

9. Scan the cards and this time, it should be encoded in your excel sheet.

Casing Production:

The casing is used to make sure that the product is safe and aesthetically pleasing since this

would be displayed on entrances on establishments.

1. First, the researchers started measuring the desired material that will be cut. The sizes

are based on the design that the researchers came up with. In this

2. Moreover, the researcher cut a hole on two of the desired cardboard, for the scanner

itself and the USB port so you could scan and connect it to the computer.

3. After the materials are collected, the researchers start on cutting the cardboard into

different sizes that will be the structure of the product in a desired shape. The

researchers must be careful in handling the cutting material since it is sharp.

4. Using glue, the researchers then started assembling the parts and sticking them

together, forming a rectangular prism wherein the system would be inside it.

5. The researchers then proceeded to color the casing using a spray paint, in a color of

gray.

6. The researchers then proceed to put the system on the casing, to fit it with the right

size, ensuring that it's stable and safe inside. The RFID scanner and usb port are

exposed outside.

Risk and Safety:

Risk and safety precautions are also followed by the researchers while making the product to

make sure that they are safe and far from harming themselves.
 1. In connecting the Arduino and RC522 module, make sure that your hand is not wet

especially when plugging it into the electricity because water is dangerous in terms of

electronics.

2. In buying materials online, make sure that you won't purchase a scam item and check

the rates, reviews and sales from the shop where you are going to buy.

3. In soldering, if you do not have an experience, make sure to seek advice and help

from an adult that knows how to do it because you might hurt yourself.

4. In cutting the cardboards, be careful of using sharp objects such as knives, scissors,

and cutters, make sure to not to harm yourself.

Materials

The requirements that are needed are the following.

(System Components)

1. RFID RC522 (scanner/reader) - The reader module is designed to create a 13.56MHz

electromagnetic field and communicate with RFID tags (ISO 14443A standard tags).

The RFID RC522 is one of the cheapest and best options that can be used in making

the product. It usually comes with RFID stickers/tags/cards where you can write to

store messages in it. It can be programmed and easily connected to an Arduino.

2. RFID tags/cards/stickers - It usually comes together with the RFID RC522 and is the

one scanned on the reader.

3. Arduino Uno R3 - As it is the best board for coding and programming, it is the best

and only option that the researchers needed to be able to program the system. It is the

microcontroller that serves as the main board for the system to work.
 4. Jumper Wires - It is used in connecting pin connectors that can be used without the

usage of a soldering iron. It regulates the electric circuit board and is commonly used

with breadboards and Arduino.

5. Breadboard - It is used to make up circuits without the use of soldering. It is a

rectangular board with tiny holes where you can insert electronic components and

pins. It is needed to connect the Arduino and the RC522 module.

6. USB cable - It serves as a connector for the Arduino and the computer for the input to

transfer to Microsoft Excel and record the data.

(Software Components)

1. Arduino IDE - This software makes it easy to write code and upload it to the board

and can be used in any Arduino board such as the Arduino Uno R3.

2. Microsoft Excel - It is a software program and an analysis tool used to store, format,

calculate and organize data in a spreadsheet. It serves as the software to store the data

and information about the individuals who have the card and are using the Attendance

Checking System. Their names and information that their company or school wanted

to put will be here connected to the coded card they have.

(Miscellaneous)

1. Soldering Iron - It is used in repairing and installing electronic components to each

other. It consists of a heated metal tip melting a lead to connect to metal surfaces

together. In this Project, the researchers used the soldering tool in connecting the

RC522 module on the pins that would connect it to the breadboard.

2. Soldering Lead - A metal alloy that is usually made from lead and tin which is melted

using a soldering iron.

(Casing)

1. Hard Cardboard - It is a cardboard with a thickness of 0.5 cm used in making the

structure of the casing of the product so that it is safer inside because the product is

kind of fragile.

2. Super Glue - It is used to stick the cardboard pieces together and be stable and safe

enough to secure the product inside.

3. Spray paint - It is used to make the whole casing look pleasing in the eye of the

individuals that would see it.

Statistical Analysis

The project is identified by the researchers as a qualitative type of research since the study

is focused on finding out if the Attendance Checking System is useful during attendance

checking. By observing and asking questions of the individuals (treatment group) that used

the Attendance Checking System if it is more convenient to them than asking for your

presence or writing your name as an attendance. The researchers used a descriptive type for

analyzing that were gathered through observations and interviews at the end and compared

the answers if the Attendance Checking System is more relevant than the traditional

attendance checking that is implemented at most establishments.

Evaluation and Observation Method

After the experimentation and procedures are done, the researchers started to evaluate and

observe the scope and impact of using the Attendance Checking System. The researchers

observed the differences in using the advanced attendance checking system that uses radio-

frequency technology and the traditional attendance checking. The researchers did an
evaluation to identify those differences and see what is more convenient for the individuals

that use the attendance checking system (treatment group) and those that don't (constant

group).

The researchers asked questions and observed the answers of the individuals that used the

attendance checking system that they implemented. To see if they had some technical issues

regarding the system, such as swiping the card or if it is not working as it is supposed to be.

Also on how it is more convenient to them than the old traditional attendance checking

wherein either they are supposed to call your name or write your name on a sheet of paper by

falling in a line. Moreover, the researchers also observed regarding the system to see if it can

be used for a long time and has a high durability because the product is supposed to work

every day and be used for a long time since attendance checking is supposed to be done every

day in many establishments to monitor the presence of individuals in a group of population.

Conceptual/Analytical Framework

The study is aimed to make an attendance checking system to provide a more beneficial

and convenient attendance checking at specific establishments. With the use of Radio

Frequency Technology and Arduino programming, the conceptual framework shows the

different relationship between several components as well as its variables.

 Figure 3. Conceptual Framework

EXPECTED OUTPUT AND POTENTIAL IMPACT

After making the product, the researchers then proceeded to make assumptions on the

expected results before testing the Attendance Checking System itself. The researchers also

formed conclusions on the potential impact on the system to the working environment and the

individuals that would use it. There are two possible results that would occur, either.

1. The product would work perfectly and smoothly, meeting the expectations of the

researchers and the individuals and satisfied.

2. The product did not work according to what the researchers had planned. It also

caused inconvenience to the individuals that use it.

 The product is expected to work easily as the individuals' card is swiped and scanned on

the scanner itself. The data collected from the scanned card should be recorded on the excel

sheet therefore recorded as the attendance of the individual. If it is recorded as seen on the we

excel sheet, therefore we can conclude that the product is working properly and accordingly.

If the data is not stored on the excel sheet, therefore we can conclude that there is a

malfunction on the system. It is either of the following: the scanning of the card, the system

wiring, or the coding/programming of the Arduino. A

The researchers are expecting for the product to work according to their plan, as it would

go smoothly and won't be able to cause inconvenience to those who would use it. The

researchers are also expecting that the attendance checking system (ACS) is efficient as a

way of checking the attendance of a person. The product is expected to help people to make

monitoring attendance easier to organize. The researchers are hoping that it wouldn't

malfunction or have an error that can result in losing the data.

 The figure below is the expected and the designed flow of the product implementation

when it is used regularly;

Figure 4. Design Process Flow Diagram

RESULT

After the experimentation and project design, the researchers proceeded on testing the

product and recording the results. The researchers tested the attendance checking system at

the Barangay Hall in Sabang, Morong, Bataan with the help of one of the researcher's

relatives.
 The researchers conducted a probability test to see the probability of the product working

efficiently. The researchers did three assessments, namely.

1. Card Scanning Assessment

2. System Wiring Assessment

3. Coded Programming Assessment

The researchers did 4 trials of each assessment. If the first trial works, it means that it equates

to 25, and if it did not, it would equate to 0. If you add all the trial values all over 100, the

result would be the probability of the assessment.

Card Swiping Assessment

The researchers conducted this assessment in order to see if the swiping and scanning of

the card is smooth and will not malfunction when the ACS is used regularly.

ASSESSMENT 1

Trials Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Trial 4

Probability 0 25 25 25

Total 75/100

There is a probability of 75% that the swiping of the card will work accordingly.

Therefore, the probability is most likely to be efficient as the product is working 75% while

used. The researchers came up with the conclusion that when scanning the cards, it may not

work especially when the card is far away from the scanner. Therefore, it is needed to be in

close contact so that the card will be read.

System Wiring Assessment

The researchers conducted this assessment in order to see if the wiring inside the system is

fully functional and stable enough to not to be loosen quickly while attached to the

breadboard, and it won't cause a malfunction on the system when it is used regularly.

ASSESSMENT 2

Trials Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Trial 4

Probability 25 0 25 25

Total 75/100

There is a probability of 75% that the system would work when plugged in. Therefore, the

probability is most likely to be efficient as the product is working 75% while used. The

researchers came up with the conclusion that in some of the trials, the wires are becoming

loose. Because of continuous tests being conducted, the wires are getting loose, and it causes

the system not to work properly.

Coded Programming Assessment

The researchers conducted this assessment in order to know if the researchers

programmed the system well enough to not cause any malfunction when the product is used

regularly.

ASSESSMENT 3

Trials Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Trial 4

Probability 0 0 25 25
 Total 50/100

There is a probability of 50% that data stored in the excel after swiping the card is right.

Therefore, the probability is most likely to be efficient as the product is working 50% while

used. The researchers came up with the conclusion that there are still errors in the codes that

needed to be checked, there may be times that the other codes will work but when the excel

part comes, the codes will malfunction.

After all the testing and trials done, the researchers proceeded to equate everything and

came up with the result. The results of all assessments were calculated as all calculated

outcomes divided by the total outcomes. So,

75 + 75 +75 = 200 then divide it to 300

200/300 or 2/3

Is equal to 00.66, if we convert it to percentage, the answer we will get is

66.67%

The probability that the product would work is at 66.67%.

Based on the result of the assessment, the product is not 100% efficient. There is a 33.33%

that the product won’t work accordingly to what the researchers are expecting it to be. Still,

the researchers formulated null hypothesis is rejected because 66.67% us still a higher value

than 33.33%. Its not 100% working but it still works and reduced the challenges that the

individuals encounter during attendance checking. Morover, the researchers concluded that

the product should still improve and need more studying. The researchers compiled

recommendations that will help to improve the product.

These recommendations will help the future researchers that are planning to research on the

product. These will help the people to improve the product more.

DISCUSSION

Based on the result that the researchers computed, the product won’t be 100% efficient.

The research concluded that the product needs to improve in order to meet the expectations

that the researchers are expecting. The code system has errors in it, so in result, the

researchers faced a lot of errors while programming the product. There are features that are

possible to be added on the product. The product can be improved into more advanced

technology that would save time and inconvenience for others.

The system itself is a bit bugged. There are times when the card won’t scan, this error

would be fixed if the researchers did the programming all over again. There are times that

even when the researchers closed the serial monitor, it won’t work at all. Sometimes, when

the researchers tried to change the cards name into the sample name, the name is still the

same.

Recommendations

The researchers formed and compiled a list of recommendations that the product would

need to improve. Below are the following:

• On the product itself, the researchers are suggesting adding a feature that would send

a message to;

1. If it will be implemented at schools, the guardians and parents of the students

to let them know that their child went to school and is safe.
 2. If it will be implemented at workplaces and other establishments, the feature

will send a message to the managers in order to know how many employees

are present at the job.

This feature is possible through adding a code and redoing the programming of the

product itself.

• On the coding, the researchers are suggesting learning more codes to improve those

that is existing and used on the system. This will help reduce the malfunctions that the

individuals are experiencing while using the product that causes more inconveniences

instead of reducing.

• The casing of the product could be improved depending on the budget. The current

material that was used on the casing is a sign board. This material is not waterproof

and the system inside that it was protecting is fragile. It could easily break if it would

have a contact with water. The researchers are suggesting improving the design and

the material that is used. The suggested materials that could be used to improve the

product are the following;

1. Aluminum - this material does not rust and can be polished, it can be both

aesthetically pleasing and stable as a structure.

2. Tinted Glass – this material could be attached to the structure that was used so

that the whole system could be inside and that it is more safe, especially the

scanner because it is exposed.

The researchers can conclude that the null hypothesis is therefore rejected, and advising

the future researchers to improve the existing products with the help of the recommendations.
 Conclusion

The Attendance Checking System is a system that would help people have easy and

organized attendance data. The product will ensure the data of attendance and would also

reduce time in taking attendance especially at school situation. The product will help the

employees, teachers, and establishments to consume less time in compiling data. The product

is designed for easy access. The product is made with materials that can be found online at a

reasonable price. With this, researchers, schools and other establishments will be able to

purchase it and implement it. Although, in this study, the product didn’t work properly, there

will be more chance to improve it to better program the device. Recommendations and other

suggestions from other professionals will be a great help in this matter. The researchers

realized that the product didn’t work as expected and there were a lot of errors in the making.

The study contained trial and errors, and the researchers finally figured that there’s a chance

that the product won’t work. When the researchers first tried programming the device, there

was a bit of an error, but the researchers succeeded in programming it. A probability test was

done in order to know if the product is successful or not, in other words, if the null hypothesis

would be rejected or accepted. In the end, the researchers decided to reject the null hypothesis

although they compiled recommendations in order to improve the product if there are chance

in the future. With this, the researchers finished the study with recommendations prepared for

other researchers to use and implement.

 ABSTRACT

For years, checking attendance in a traditional way takes up too much time. It consumes

most of the time, especially in a classroom situation since students see this as an opportunity

to distract the teachers, this event will lead to lesser time when it comes to teaching.

Attendance in every work situation is also a must, not only to keep track of every employee’s

day of work but also to ensure their activeness at work. For students, it is necessary for them

to stay inside the school premises unless told to leave or it is time for dismissal.

The Attendance Checking System is proposed to help individuals have an easy and

organized manner when monitoring attendance. This would benefit individuals, employers and

teachers, and establishments where the system is implemented. The product is powered with

the use of Arduino Uno. With this, individuals will have more time spared, especially in a

classroom situation. It is much easier to have an advanced system in establishments so there

will be an organized data of attendance.

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