ANNEX B.1 Basic Research Proposal Template DEPARTMENT OF THE EDUCATION National Capital Region DIVISION OF PASIG Caruncho Avenue, Pasig City Title of the Study: ___________________________________________________ (Non-BERF/Basic Research Proposal) Proponent/s ________________________________________________________ School: _____________________________________________________________ Introduction and Rationale Literature Review Research Questions Scope and Limitations Research Methodology Sampling Data Collection Ethical Issues Plan for Data Analysis Timetable/Gant Chart Activities Timeline Pre-Implementation Implementation Proper Post Implementation Cost Estimates Plans for Dissemination and Advocacy References Items Cost/Unit Number Total Cost ANNEX B.2 Action Research Proposal Template DEPARTMENT OF THE EDUCATION National Capital Region DIVISION OF PASIG Caruncho Avenue, Pasig City Title of the Study: The Use of Card Games in Enhancing Student’s Problem Solving Skills in Physical Science among Grade 11 Non-STEM Students (Non-BERF/Action Research Proposal) Proponent/s _Ginalyn Bramaje____________________________________ School: _Buting Senior High School__________________________________ Context and Rationale The goal of science education is to help students develop a deep understanding of abstract concepts. But results of the National Achievement Test (NAT) in secondary science contradict this goal. In 2007, NAT was reported to have a 51.8% passing and in 2008 it was 57.8%. This is very far from the government’s target criterion level of 75% (Lapus, 2009). Moreover, in 2003, the Philippines ranked 41st and 42nd in Mathematics and Science out of 45 participating countries in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). According to Martin, Mullis, Gonzales, Gregory and Smith (2004), Filipino learners are weak in terms of mastery level in mathematics and science when they finished high school. In the field of Chemistry alone, Filipino learners have 30% average correct answers in TIMSS. This is very low and far from the international average of 45% correct answers. One of the factor attributed to the achievement in science is problem solving skills. In the study of Burshall (2008) cited that problemsolving is a process of an ongoing activity in which we take what we know to discover what we don't know. It involves overcoming obstacles by generating hypo-theses, testing those predictions, and arriving at satisfactory solutions. Thus, students have poor problem solving skills based on the result of their formative and summative assessment given by the teacher. Among the effective instructional strategies that promote student-centered learning in a large class size is Using Card Games (Perdavis, 2001). According to the study of Tenney and Houck Card games on Introductory Biology and Introductory Chemistry results to improvement in students’ problem solving skills, retention of concepts, and study skills. The study therefore proposes an intervention using card games which aims to address the problem on poor problem solving skills of the Non STEM students in Physical Science Proposed Innovation, Intervention & Strategy Action Research Questions Use Card Games to enhance Students Problem Solving Skills during lesson proper as a strategy. How do Non STEM students enhance their problem solving skills in Physical science using card games? Action Research Methodology Participants/ other sources of data and Information Data Gathering Methods Forty Grade 11 Non STEM students will be the participants of this study. Data Analysis Plan The researchers will do data triangulation using the data sources identified above to validate the effectiveness of the intervention. Quasi Experimental group design will be used in comparing pretestposttest accuracy and reliability. Action Research Work Plans and Timelines Data collection includes the card games made by the teacher. Pretest-posttest of problem solving topics such as stoichiometry, and balancing chemical equation, accomplished formative assessment worksheets and responses of students in the focus group discussion. PreImplementation Implementation Proper Post Implementation Activities Timeline 1. Construction of card games which will be used as tool 2. Validation of card games by 4 science experts 3. Identification of participants using the formative assessment results in stoichiometry and balancing chemical equation (chemistry) which is part of Physical science. 4. Secure approval from the principal and parent consent. 5. Orientation of students which are involve in the study. 6. Administration of the validated test as pre-test. 1st week of August 2018 2nd week of august 2018 5. Meet the experimental group 1hour and 40 minutes every Monday and Thursday and the control group every Tuesday and Friday. 6. During the lesson proper the teacher will use the card games as tool to enhance their problem solving skills in the experimental group while the control group will use the usual class discussion. September 2018 9. Administration of the post test 10. Conduct focus group discussion on how the 3rd week of October 2018 3rd week of August 2018 3rd week of august 2018 to October 2018 students find the lesson and the activity. 11. Displaying of student’s output on the Bulletin Board 12. Sharing my paper in learning action cells. 14. Submitting my papers for free publication in the Schools Division Office and DepEd-NCR Cost Estimates Items Cost/Unit Office supplies for the project cartolina scissors construction paper 10.00 30.00 200 80.00 Report materials and supplies ink for printer ink for marker crayons Subject/Research Participants food and beverages (snacks) Duplication services(reports) Post and pre-test Worksheet Letter for parent consent Transportation allowance Plans for Dissemination and Advocacy References November to December, 2018 Number Total Cost 15 pcs 1 pc 1 ream 1 box 150 30.00 200.00 80.00 460.00 1000 130 1 set 1 bottle 1000 130 1130.00 0.75 0.75 0.75 80 pcs 320 pcs 80 pcs 60 160 60 280.00 1000 1000 1000 1. Sharing my paper in learning action cells. 2. Submitting my papers for free publication in the Schools Division Office and DepEd-NCR Tenney, A., & Houck, B. (2004). Learning about Card games: Team learning's effect on problem solving. Journal of College Science Teaching, 33(6), 25-29. Strike, K.A., and Posner, G.J. (1982). Problem Solving and science teaching. European Journal of Science Education, 4(3), (pp 231-240). ANNEX B. 4 Summary of Comments and Revision Form DEPARTMENT OF THE EDUCATION National Capital Region DIVISION OF PASIG Caruncho Avenue, Pasig City Summary of Comments and Revisions Proponent/s:_______________________________________________________________________ Title:______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Comments/Suggestions/ Recommendations Action Taken Conforme: ____________________ _____________________ Printed name and Signature Printed name and Signature Evaluator Evaluator Page no. and Paragraph reflecting the changes done Evaluator who Suggested ANNEX B.3 Research Ethics Review Form DEPARTMENT OF THE EDUCATION National Capital Region DIVISION OF PASIG Caruncho Avenue, Pasig City Research Ethics Review Form Research Title Proponent/s School Indicators Compliance Yes No Comments Action Taken Remarks (to be accomplished by reviewer) (to be accomplished by researcher) (to be accomplished by reviewer) The proposal 1. Assures confidentiality, privacy and security of sensitive data 2. Shows that participation of the study is voluntary and secures consent from participants 3. Provides information to the target participants about the objectives and outputs of the study 4. Provides mechanism/plan for data collection involving vulnerable participants (ex. homeless, prisoners, elderly, etc.) 5. Addresses ethical issues in case the topic involves sensitive issues (eg. violence, drug additction, abortion, etc.)* 6. Assures the safety of the participants for study involving experiments (eg. chemicals, laboratories, etc.) 7. shows no biases in instruments/data collection tools (ex. gender, religion, ethnicity, class) *Reference: Research Ethics Committee, Philippine Normal University Remarks: For Compliance For issuance of Permit Evaluated by: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE EDUCATION National Capital Region DIVISION OF PASIG Caruncho Avenue, Pasig City Research Title Use of Process Approach in Enhancing the Writing Skills of Grade 12-HUMSS in the Creative Non-fiction class in Buting Senior High School Please check only one. Schools Division District School Research Category Action Research Basic Research Research Category Agenda Please check only one. Teaching and Learning Child Protection Human Resource Development Governance DRRM Gender and Development Inclusive Education Others:___________________________________ Maria Criselda M. Reyes Master Teacher II Proponent/s School Contact Information Endorsed by: Buting Senior High School 0995-4904670 MONETTE P. VEGA Principal II School Head ANNEX C.1 Evaluator’s Scoring Sheet for Action Research Proposal Name/s of Researcher/s:_________________________________________________________ School/Office:____________________________________________________________________Titl e:___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Criteria Context Increasing levels of Quality and Descriptions Not described (no points) Presents a general description of the problem or issue as its focus of inquiry (8 points) The educational relevance and timeliness of the research of the problem or issue are shown. The need to conduct action research as a way to address or improve the situation is explained. (12 points) The nature, extent and salience of the identified problem or issue are comprehensively discussed. Different aspects of action research setting are elaborated showing in depth and critical analysis of the situation. (15 points) Proposed Intervention, Innovation, Strategy (15 points) Action Research Questions (30 points) Not presented (no points) Mentions an intervention, innovation or strategy to be tried out to address the problem or issue (8 points) Outlines when and where the intervention, innovation and strategy will be undertaken, and who will be involved. Activities to be undertaken are stated. (12 points) The rationale, extent and limitation of the intervention, innovation or strategy are explained in detail. Its plausibility as a way to address the problem or issue is given support (15 points) Not stated (no points) States aim, objective or general research question (s). (15 points) Participants/ Other Sources of Data/ Information (10 points) Not stated (no points) States the study’s target participants/ other sources of data and information (ex. learners, teachers, parents, documents, realia, learner’s produt, others) (5points) Data Gathering Methods (10 points) Not described (no points) Data Analysis Plan (10 points) Not described (no points) Work Plan and Timelines (5 points) Cost Estimates (5 points) Not included (no points) Not described (no points) (15 points) Research questions specify the action research variables or the focus of inquiry. Key elements of the research question (s) are reflected in the title of the proposal (25 points) Research question/s logically proceed/s from the context of inquiry. It cleary relates to the identified problems or issue, and conveys the desired change or improvement (20 points Details are provided about the target participants (ex. number, characteristics, sampling procedure, if any) and/or other sources of data and information. Clear rationale for their inclusion in the study is given. (10 points) Presents a general Details of data gathering method/s are Explains why data gathering methods are description of the provided: the specific kinds of data, how suited to the nature and purpose of the study. method/s to be and when they will be collected (ex. The data gathering methods are aligned with employed for pretest/posttest) describes any research the research questions; research instruments, gathering data instrument (ex: test, scale, survey if any, are appropriate for obtaining the desired (5 points) questionnaire, checklist, interview guide, kind of data/information (10 points) others) (8 points) Presents a general Details of methods of data analysis are Selected methods of data analysis are description of how the given. Techniques (ex. shown to be appropriate to the nature of gathered data/information quantitative/statistical, qualitative, or both the data/information to be gathered and will be analyzed methods) as well as tools (ex. software) to for addressing the research questions. (5 points) be employed are specified. (10 points) (8 points) Includes a list of major activities A detailed workplan is provided covering start to completion of the research. and timelines Timelines are realistic and show concretely how the research will unfold over the (3 points) allowed period; overall plan reflects the proponent’s capacity to concretize ideas into clear and sequential steps to be undertaken. (5 points) Includes list of major items A detailed breakdown of items with corresponding costs is furnished. The item and and estimated costs; the costs reasonably reflect the funding needs of the research, and adhere to the BERF total cost is shown guidelines; overall plan reflects the proponent’s capacity to project specific expenses. (3 points) (5 points) Total Score Comments/Suggestions: (Provide a separate sheet, if needed) Evaluated by: _________________________ Date: ______________________ Printed Name and Signature When you are done with your evaluation, kindly return this form and the research proposal to our SEPS-P&R. Thank you very much. Score ANNEX C. 2 Evaluator’s Scoring Sheet for Basic Research Proposal Name/s of Researcher/s: ________________________________________________________ School/Office:____________________________________________________________________ Title:________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Criteria Rationale of Research (10 points) Increasing levels of Quality and Descriptions Not described (no points) Presents a general description of the topic or focus of inquiry (5 points) Literature and Proper Citation (10 points) Research Questions (20 points) Not provided (no points) Cites theories and/or previous studies related to the present research. Sources are properly acknowledged. (5 points) Not stated (no points) States aim, objective or general research questions. (10 points) Participants/ Other Sources of Data/ Information (10 points) Data Gathering Methods and Research Instruments (20 points) Data Analysis Plan (10 points) Not stated (no points) States the study’s target participants/ other sources of data and information (ex. divisions, districts, offices, schools learners, teachers, parents, documents, secondary data, others) (5points) Not described (no points) Presents a general description of the methods to be employed for gathering data (10 points) Work Plan and Timelines (10 points) Cost Estimates (10 points) Not described (no points) Not described (no points) Not described (no points) The educational relevance and timeliness of the research topic are shown. It explains the need to conduct research to understand a phenomenon, advance or validate knowledge, improve a situation or address an issue/problem (8 points) The nature, extent and salience of the research topic are comprehensively discussed. Different aspects of research setting are elaborated showing in depth and critical analysis of the situation. Policy implications, benefits and limitations of the study are stated. (10 points) Viewpoints and issues underlying the present research are discussed and synthesized; Critically evaluated to identify inconsistencies or gaps in current knowledge or educational policy that the study intends to address; Constructs are defined and presented in conceptual framework; citation of literature sources is consistent (10 points) Research questions specify the variables or the focus of inquiry. Key elements of the research questions are reflected in the title of the proposal (15 points) Research questions logically proceed from the context of the study; formulated to clearly show the extent and different angles of inquiry (ex: different variables of interest, relationships to be probed, geographical and temporal scope) (20 points Details are provided about the target participants (ex. number, characteristics, sampling procedure, if any) and/or other sources of data and information. Clear rationale for their inclusion in the study is given. (10 points) Details of data gathering methods are Explains why data gathering methods are suited provided: the specific kind of data, how to the nature and purpose of the study. The data and when they will be collected; gathering methods are aligned with the research describes any research instrument (ex: questions; details about the research test, scale, survey questionnaire, instruments are presented such as their sources checklist, interview guide) to be or how they will be developed and by whom, and developed or adopted their appropriateness for obtaining the desired (15 points) kind of data/information (20 points) Presents a general Details of methods of data analysis are Selected methods of data analysis are description of how the given. Techniques (ex. shown to be appropriate to the nature of gathered data/information quantitative/statistical, qualitative, or both the data/information to be gathered and will be analyzed methods) as well as tools (ex. software) to for addressing the research questions. (5 points) be employed are specified. (8 points) (10 points) Includes a list of major A detailed workplan is provided covering start to completion of the research. Timelines are activities and timelines realistic and show concretely how the research will unfold over the allowed period; overall (5 points) plan reflects the proponent’s capacity to concretize ideas into clear and sequential steps to be undertaken. (10 points) Includes list of major items A detailed breakdown of items with corresponding costs is furnished. The item and and estimated costs; the costs reasonably reflect the funding needs of the research, and adhere to the BERF total cost is shown guidelines; overall plan reflects the proponent’s capacity to project specific expenses. (5 points) (10 points) Total Score Comments/Suggestions: (Provide a separate sheet, if needed) Evaluated by: _________________________ Date: ______________________ Printed Name and Signature When you are done with your evaluation, kindly return this form and the research proposal to our SEPS-P&R. Thank you very much. Score