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APPENDIX A

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE ON
THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING PARTICIPATION
ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ACROSS
GENDER LINES IN NOTRE DAME-SEINA
COLLEGE OF POLOMOLOK

Social Networking Survey for Students

(Adapted from Flad, 2010)

Directions: This survey is anonymous. DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ON THIS

SURVEY. Please answer each question as honestly as possible and to the best of
your knowledge. Check the appropriate box that correspond your answer.

1. Please indicate your gender

Male
Female

2. What is your current GPA (Grade Point Average)?

74 - Below
75 - 80
81 - 85
86 - 90
91 - 95
96 – Above

3. After graduation, do you plan to go to college?

Yes
No
I don’t know

4. Which social networking websites are you currently a member of?

Facebook
MySpace
Plurk
Tumblr
Twitter
Other please specify: _______________________

5. Where do you access social networking websites?

At home
Internet café
In school
Cellular phone
Others please specify: _______________________
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6. Do you have any settings activated so that information from a social

networking website can contact you through your email address?
Yes
No

7. How often do you typically visit a social networking website? (Please

select one)
More than 5 times each day
At least once each day
At least once each week
At least once each month
Less than once each month
Never

8. How long do you typically visit a social networking website in a day?

15 - 30 minutes
30 minutes - 1hour
3 - 6 hours
6 - 10 hours
More than 10 hours

9. Have you ever been late handing in an assignment because you spent
time on a social networking site instead of doing homework?
Yes
No

10. How often has spending time on a social networking website interfered
with your ability to study or complete assignments?
One time
Several times
More than one time
Never

11. True or False: What I learn on a social networking website is more

important than most of the things I learn at school.
True
False

12. How important to you is your membership(s) on social networking

website(s)?
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

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APPENDIX B

Key Informant Interview Guide Questions

(For the Adviser of Grade Seven to Fourth Year High School Students)

1. What is your position in this institution?

2. What strategies have you used that have been particularly effective
in instruction and motivation of the students?

3. How do you rate the academic performance of your students?

4. Are you aware of the social networking participation of your

students?

5. Do you believe that their social networking is one of the

distractions to their academic performance?

6. If yes, what do you do in order to address this problem?

7. What do you think are the influences of social networking

participation on students’ academic performance?
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APPENDIX C

NOTRE DAME- SIENA COLLEGE OFPOLOMOLOK

TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Pitimini Street, Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato

13 June 2013

Sr. Lina G. Tuyac, O.P, Ph.D.

President- Dean
Notre Dame- Siena College of Polomolok
Polomolok, South Cotabato

Dear Sr. Lina, O.P:

Greetings of Peace!

In view of our undergraduate thesis proposal entitled, “The Influence of Social

Networking Participation on Students’ Academic Performance Across Gender
Lines in Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok (ND-SCP) Polomolok, South
Cotabato,’’ we are humbly asking your favor to allow us conduct this survey in our
prestigious academic institution. This is an assessment study for grade seven to fourth
year students on the influence of social networking participation to their academic
performance.

We believe that this study would be beneficial to our academic institution in line
with our continuing drive to deliver high quality basic educational services.

We are looking forward to your positive response to this letter- request.

May God bless you and your congregation.

Respectfully yours,

Ann Bernadette C. Millan

Student Researcher

Felie Irene Grace C. Rodel

Student Researcher

Noted by:

Prof. John Michael Peligrino Castino, (DM-u), MPA

Instructor, Thesis (Thesis Writing with Oral Defense)

Approved by:

Sr. Lina G. Tuyac, O.P, Ph.D.

President- Dean
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APPENDIX D

LETTER TO THE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

NOTRE DAME-SIENA COLLEGE OF POLOMOLOK
Pitimini Street, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Tel No.(083) 500-8414 Tel/Fax No. (083) 225-2588

15 March 2013
Dear Parents or Guardians,

Greetings of Peace!

We, the Researchers from Bachelor of Elementary Education of Notre Dame-

Siena College of Polomolok Education Department will be conducting a brief research
study in school about social networking sites and how they influence academic
achievement and performance. The study will require you and your child’s consent in
order to participate in an anonymous survey that will aid in our overall research
project.

This project will be conducted in the high school department and with the
participation of students. This project which has been approved by Notre Dame-Siena
College of Polomolok College Education Department is strictly under its supervision as
the project unfolds.

This project is voluntary and will not affect your child’s academic standing in
any way.

Respectfully yours,

Ann Bernadette C. Millan

Student Researcher

Felie Irene Grace C. Rodel

Student Researcher

Noted by:

Prof. John Michael Peligrino Castino, (DM-u), MPA

Instructor, MR (Method of Research)

Prof. Lyn Xyrille S. Mallari, (Ph.D-u), MAED, BSED

Chairperson, Teacher Education Department

Approved by:

Sr. Lina G. Tuyac, O.P, Ph.D.

President- Dean
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APPENDIX E

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

NOTRE DAME- SIENA COLLEGE OF POLOMOLOK
COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Pitimini Street, Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato

14 June 2013
Sr. Enriqueta B. Arnaiz, O.P.
Principal
Basic Education Department
Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok
Polomolok, South Cotabato

Dear Sr. Arnaiz, O.P.:

Greetings!

In view of our undergraduate thesis proposal entitled, “The Influence of Social

Networking Participation on Students’ Academic Performance Across Gender
Lines in Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok (ND-SCP),” we are humbly asking
your favor to allow us to conduct our study with the Grade VII to Fourth Year High
School students. The advisers of each class will also be interviewed as a key informant
to validate their students’ academic performance. This is an assessment study on the
influence of social networking to the academic performance of your students. Rest
assured that the data will be used for academic purposes only and will be treated with
utmost confidentiality.

Attached is the sample of the survey questionnaire which is estimated take

about 10-15 minutes. The Researchers hope to give the test on June 18, 2013 at 7:40-
8:40AM simultaneously on all grade seven to fourth high school students with the
assistance of their advisers. We hope that you consider our request kindly. Thank you
for your time and consideration in this matter.

May God Bless you.

Respectfully yours,

Ann Bernadette C. Millan

Student Researcher

Felie Irene Grace C. Rodel

Student Researcher
Noted by:

Prof. John Michael Peligrino Castino, (DM-u), MPA

Instructor, Thesis (Thesis Writing with Oral Defense)

Approved by:

Sr. Lina G. Tuyac, O.P, Ph.D.

President- Dean
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APPENDIX F

LETTER TO THE ADVISER

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
NOTRE DAME- SIENA COLLEGE OF POLOMOLOK
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Pitimini Street, Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato

15 March 2013
__________________________
Adviser
Basic Education Department
Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok
Polomolok, South Cotabato

Dear Mr./Ms.:

Greetings!

In view of our undergraduate thesis proposal entitled, “The Influence of Social

Networking Participation on Students’ Academic Performance Across Gender
Lines in Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok (ND-SCP),” we are humbly asking
your favor to participate in this undertaking as our “key informant.” This is an
assessment study on the influence of social networking to the academic performance of
your students. Rest assured that the data will be used for academic purposes only and
will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

We are looking for your positive response to this letter-request.

May God Bless you.

Respectfully yours,

Ann Bernadette C. Millan

Student Researcher

Felie Irene Grace C. Rodel

Student Researcher

Noted by:

Prof. John Michael Peligrino Castino, (DM-u), MPA

Instructor, MR (Method of Research)

Prof. Lyn Xyrille S. Mallari, (Ph.D-u), MAED, BSED

Chairperson, Teacher Education Department

Approved by:

Sr. Lina G. Tuyac, O.P, Ph.D.

President- Dean
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CURRICULUM VITAE OF

ANN BERNADETTE C. MILLAN

1095 B. Bayan Sr. St., Polomolok, South Cotabato
E-mail Address: abcmillan@gmail.com

Educational Attainment:

Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok - South Cotabato

Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED), 2011 - Present
Major in Content Areas

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University

General Santos City
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2008

University of San Jose-Recoletos

Cebu City
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2003

San Lorenzo Ruiz Academy of Polomolok

Valencia Site, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Secondary Education, March 1999

Mt. Matutum Christian School

Elementary Education, March 1994

Personal Information:

Age: 31 years old

Sex: Female
Birth Date: February 20, 1982
Birth Place: Polomolok, South Cotabato
Health: Excellent
Height: 5’1
Weight: 75 kg.
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
Nationality: Filipino

Affiliations:

Member-Mentor’s Club
Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok
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Member-Red Cross Youth Club

Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok

Seminars Attended:

Multi Grade System at Audio Visual Room, Notre Dame-Siena

College of Polomolok, Polomolok, South Cotabato, on October
16, 2012

Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education at Notre Dame of

Dadiangas University, General Santos City, on August 25,
2012

Art and Heart of Questioning and Integrative Teaching

Strategies at Audio Visual Room, Notre Dame-Siena College
of Polomolok, Polomolok, South Cotabato, on August 16,
2012

K+12 and its Implementation at Audio Visual Room, Notre

Dame-Siena College of Polomolok, Polomolok, South
Cotabato, on July 6, 2012

Preparing for Tomorrow’s Opportunity by Making a Move

Today at Audio Visual Room of Basic Education Department
of Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok, Polomolok, South
Cotabato, on July 25, 2011
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CURRICULUM VITAE OF

FELIE IRENE GRACE C. RODEL

1869 Mercury St. Dulay Subd., Polomolok South Cotabato
E-mail Address: grace_mia05186@yahoo.com

Educational Attainment:

Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok - South Cotabato

Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED), 2010 - Present
Major in Content Areas

St. Alexius College, Inc.

Gensan Drive, Zone IV, Koronadal City
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 2007

Koronadal National Comprehensive High School (KNCHS)

Rizal St., Zone IV, Koronadal City
Secondary Education, April 2005

Marbel 5 Central Elementary School

Brgy. San Jose Koronadal City
Elementary Education, March 2001

Personal Information:

Age: 24 years old

Sex: Female
Birth Date: November 6, 1988
Birth Place: Barangay Bantangan, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat
Health: Excellent
Height: 5’1
Weight: 42 kg.
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
Nationality: Filipino

Affiliations:

Member-Mentor’s Club
Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok

Member-Red Cross Youth Club

Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok
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Seminars Attended:

Multi Grade System at Audio Visual Room, Notre Dame-Siena

College of Polomolok, Polomolok, South Cotabato, on October
16, 2012

Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education at Notre Dame of

Dadiangas University, General Santos City, on August 25,
2012

Art and Heart of Questioning and Integrative Teaching

Strategies at Audio Visual Room, Notre Dame-Siena College
of Polomolok, Polomolok, South Cotabato, on August 16,
2012

K+12 and its Implementation at Audio Visual Room, Notre

Dame-Siena College of Polomolok, Polomolok, South
Cotabato, on July 6, 2012

Preparing for Tomorrow’s Opportunity by Making a Move

Today at Audio Visual Room of Basic Education Department
of Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok, Polomolok, South
Cotabato, on July 25, 2011