The Effects of Tiered Instruction in Stoichiometry on the Academic

Performance and Attitude of Students

Ruby B. Dahilog

Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements

for the degree

Master of Arts in Science Education

Major in General Science

Bukidnon State University

Graduate School
Malaybalay City
March 2015

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Certification

This is to certify that this thesis contains no material which has

been accepted for the award of any higher degree in any tertiary

institution. To the best knowledge of the researcher, this thesis contains

no material previously published or written by any person except when

due reference is made in the text.

RUBY B. DAHILOG

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 Acknowledgement

The researcher wishes to express her deep sense of gratitude to the

following individuals who extended their valuable assistance and

encouragement in the making and success of this humble piece of work:

Dr. Victor M. Barroso, the former president and to the new

president, Dr. Oscar B. Cabañelez of Bukidnon State University, for

their support to the professional development of DepEd teachers through

the BSU-DepEd Scholarship Program;

Mr. Edilberto L. Oplenaria, Superintendent of the City Schools

Division of Malaybalay, MalaybalayBukidnon, for the endorsement and

approval of the scholarship of the researcher;

Mr. Pariso L. Orong, Secondary School Principal IV and Mrs.

Francisca V. Pagobo, Guidance Coordinator III, for the recommendation

and support for the professional growth of the researcher;

Panel members: Dr. Estela C. Itaas, dean, Graduate School and

the chairman of the thesis committee, Dr. Beatriz C. Garcia, dean College

of Arts and Science, and Ms. Katherine Joy G. Reyes for their bright and

auspicious suggestions in the enhancement of this study;

Ms. Jennifer P. Barosso, thesis committee secretary for the

documentation of all the proceedings during the defense;

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 Dr. Cesar B. Ortiz, the researcher’s versatile thesis advisor for the

continuous mentoring, wonderful and constructive advises, patience and

assistance throughout the accomplishment of this study;

Evaluators, for the constructive comments and suggestions in the

refinement of the developed lessons and achievement test;.

Professors in the Science Education Program of the Graduate

School who were experts in their respective field, for sharing their

indispensable knowledge;

BSU- DepEd fellows 2014-2015, in the Science program: Hilma M.

Delarmente, Jocelyn P. Balino, Elife J. Coquilia, Marilyn C. Verso,

Lelibeth D. Igtos, Almira N. Elorde, Matthew T. Sabasales, Siegfred F.

Tagupa, Alladen S. Varquez, Roel J. Baina, Melvin B. Arcangel and Alfie

V. Ando, for the encouragement and cherished memories throughout the

researcher’s fruitful and enjoyable educational journey;

Faculty and Staff of Bukidnon National High School, for their

support during the conduct of the study;

Beloved family with whom she draws inspirations, love, prayers,

and support through trials and triumphs.

Above all, to the LORD ALMIGHTY GOD, for His constant

blessings, gifts of wisdom and source of all strengths, for without HIM,

the researcher will not be able to accomplish anything at all.

R. B. D

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 Dedication

This humble piece of work is lovingly and heartily dedicated to:

Our ALMIGHTY GOD

who provides all the strengths and wisdom;

MY FAMILY:

My ever dearest parents and in-laws:

TatayBitoy and NanayRosing,
Tatay Dodo and NanaySitang,
who are now with the Lord;

My understanding and considerate husband,

Elson L. Dahilog;

My adorable and wonderful children:

Dara Psyche Amor B. Dahilog,

YburClieve Olsen B. Dahilog,
and
Easter Son Kendrith B. Dahilog,

For they are my strengths and my inspiration;

and to anybody

who would read this research work, may this serve as your inspiration in
pursuing your own quest in the field of research.

RUBY
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 Contents

Page

Title i
Certification
ii
Approval sheet iii
Acknowledgement iv
Dedication vi
Table of Contents vii
List of Tables x
List of Figures xi
Abstract xii

Chapter

1 The Problem

Introduction 1

Framework of the study 4

Statement of the Problem 9

Significance of the Study 10

Delimitation of the Study 13

Definition of Terms 14

2 Review of literature

On Differentiated Instruction 17

On Tiered Instruction 22

Learning styles 27

Attitude 31

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3 Methodology

The Research Design 37

The Research Locale 39

Participants of the Study 42

Development of the Lessons 43

The Research Instruments

Student Learning Style Preference49

Assessment

Achievement Test 51

Attitude Scale 53

Management of Classes 55

Treatment of Data 58

4 Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation

of Data

Academic PerformanceLevel of Grade 9

Students in Stoichiometry 59

Comparison of Academic Performance

Level of Grade 9 Students in
Stoichiometry between the
Experimental and the Control Group 65

Attitude of Students Towards

Stoichiometry who were Treated
with Tiered Instructional Approach 69

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5 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

Summary 80

Findings 81

Conclusion 82

Recommendation 83

References

Appendices

Curriculum Vitae

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 List of Tables

Pages
1 Academic Performance Level in Stoichiometry of 60
Students, Grouped According to their Learning Style

2 One-Way (ANCOVA) to Compare the Academic 65

Performance Level in the Stoichiometry Between the
Experimental Group and the Control Group

3A Learner’s Enjoyment 70
3B Learner’s Beliefs 72
3C Learner’s Motivation 74
3D How Learner’s Value Stoichiometry 75
3E Summary 76

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 List of Figures

Page

1 Conceptual Model Showing the Parameter 8

of the Study

2 Schematic Diagram on Development of the Lessons 45

in Stoichiometry

3 The Procedural Framework of the Study 56

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 Abstract

Dahilog, Ruby B.

“The Effects of Tiered Instruction in Stoichiometry on the Academic

Performance and Attitude of Students”.Unpublished Master’s Thesis,
Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay City, March 2015.

The study investigated the effects of tiered instruction in

stoichiometry on the academic performance and attitude of students in

Grade 9. This was conducted in Bukidnon National High School,

Malaybalay City during the third grading period, SY 2014-2015. The

study compared the academic performance in stoichiometry between

those students taught with tiered instruction and those students taught

with conventional (lecture) method.

A quasi-experimental non-equivalence control group research

design was used in the study. The students in the control and the

experimental group were matched according to their learning style and

chemistry abilities based on their second grading proficiency level. Data

were gathered using a researcher made achievement test with a

reliability of 0.876. The results were analysed using the mean, standard

deviation and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), at 0.05 level of

significance. An attitude scale towards stoichiometry were used to assess

students’ attitude when taught with tiered instruction.

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 The study revealed a significant difference in the academic

performance between the students taught with tiered instruction and

those taught with the conventional (lecture) method, in favour of the

experimental group. The students taught in stoichiometry using tiered

instruction had approaching proficiency (AP) in their performance level. A

favourable attitude towards stoichiometry was shown by students who

were taught with tiered instruction.

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