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RITA’S COLLEGE OF BALINGASAG

Balingasag Misamis Oriental 9005, (08822) 333-2018 Cruztelco)
PAASCU Accredited: High School Department
(Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities)

November 4, 2020

To whom it may concern:

Praised be Jesus and Mary!

We, the Grade 12 STEM students of St. Rita’s College of Balingasag, are conducting a research
entitled, “Students’ Perception on the Influence of Classical Music on their Cognitive
Performance” as part of the requirements for Practical Research I.

In this regard, we are asking for your precious time and effort to allow us to conduct a
virtual interview with you, as this will serve as a vital component for the completion of
the study. The interview would only last for about 10 to 15 minutes and would be
arranged at a time convenient to your schedule. Participation in the session is entirely
voluntary. The records collected from this study will be kept in the highest level of
confidentiality. No individual identities will be used in any reports or publications resulting from
the interrogation. All interviews will be given codes and stored separately from any names or
other direct identification of participants. Audio recordings will be destroyed once they are
analyzed and transcribed.

To the best of the researcher’s knowledge, there will be no more risk of harm than you would
normally experience in your daily life. The anticipated risks associated with participation in this
research will be minimal.

We believed that you are with us in our enthusiasm to finish this requirement as compliance on
the subject. We are hoping that this request will merit your favorable approval.

Your cooperation to complete this study will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for
your interest and assistance with this research!

Respectfully yours,

Balangyao, Shalghney M.
Delastrico, Chelsea C.
Egam, Ramel E.
Galeon, Guian O.
Sabunod, Cecil
Salazar, Grace Amherstia G.
Valmores, Neil Henessey O.
Valmoria, Keith G.

Approved by:

MARK DON VEE DAGUIMOL

Practical Research Adviser

Semi-structured Mediated Interview

1. What is the title of the classical songs you often listen to? If possible, please state the
name of the composer.
2. Why do you listen to classical music?

3. Does listening to classical music helps you in organizing your thoughts in situations
where you need to think logically and plan critically with the given amount of options at
hand?
(Executive Functions)

4. Does listening to classical music effectively aids you in calculating mathematical

problems, solving jigsaw puzzles, or analyzing logical reasoning examinations?
(Visuospatial Ability)

5. Does listening to classical music sustains you to concentrate and focus when you are
studying or doing some specific tasks?
(Attention)

6. Does listening to classical music enhances your ability to store information or recall
some important key topics in your daily life?
(Memory)

7. Does listening to classical music fosters your ability to comprehend bodies of text and
understand the meaning behind its words without any distractions?
(Language)

8. Does classical music positively influence the performance of your mind?

9. Based from your experience, does classical music facilitates learning and knowledge
acquisition?
10. Does listening to classical music makes you more receptive to information? Why or why
not?