PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 (QUANTITATIVE)

PROBLEM FORMULATION RUBRIC

(THE FINAL OUTPUT)
FIRST MASTERY EXAMINATION
(A.Y. 2023-2024)

PROBLEM FORMULATION (component of rubrics – descriptors)

Excellent (30-25 points):
Excellent to superior work in all
areas as indicated in the
instructors’ written expectations;
exemplary performance,
participation, creativity and
writing; fully addresses the
criterion; excellent grasp of
facts, analysis and application;
consistently clear statements and
explanations
Very Good: (24-20 points): Good to fair
work in most aspects; minor deficiency in
relation to instructors’ written expectations
regarding content, writing style or procedures;
adequate grasp of facts, analysis, and practical
application; clear statements and explanations
are limited, but above average quality
Good: (19-15 points): Passing
work, but in serious need of
improvement in many areas,
especially in regard to form and
content; minimal grasp of facts,
analysis and application; very few
clear statements or explanations
Needs Improvement/Unsatisfactory
(less than 15 points): confusing, lacks
explanation or completion; little
conforming to instructors’ written
expectations regarding content, writing
style or procedures; overall, below
professional quality standards; not
quality work

CRITERIA POINTS DESIGNATED POINTS EARNED

AREA 1: Research Title
Research title shows consistency with the research problem. It clearly
encapsulates the main area of inquiry. Concise, with maximum of twelve
words composition with very minimal inclusion of function words. 20
Experimental variables (independent and dependent), Non-
experimental (predictor and criterion) are reflected. Attention
arresting.
AREA 2: Problem Statement
Clearly states the purpose of the study without inclination to different
interpretation of meaning /The general problem/question/purpose is
clearly defined. Reflect the main components of the problem statement 30
explicitly such that: main task, major variables, subjects or
respondents, setting, coverage date, and intended output.
AREA 3: Specific Sub-problems
Alignment to the general problem is manifested. Each sub-problem
contributes to the elucidation of the problem. Sub-problems represent the
different facets of the problem and exploratory in nature. Sub-problems 40
are in question form and can be empirically validated and arranged
logically. The main purpose/inquiry must be reflected as well in the sub-
problems. Minimum of 3 sub-problems.
AREA 4: HYPOTHESES 20
Articulates clear, reasonable, and succinct research hypotheses, and
questions are fresh, interesting and significant. The concepts employed in
the hypothesis must be measurable.
AREA 5: Grammar/Mechanics/Format
Adheres to the conventions of grammar such as punctuations, diction, S- 10
V agreement, clarity, etc. Technicalities of the output is well-observed.
Output is also submitted in accurate and organized manner.

TOTAL POINTS / 120

Grade/Strand and Section: ______________________ Date Accomplished: ______________

AREA 1 AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4 AREA 5

OVER-ALL
FEEDBACK:

Checked and Evaluated by:

RICHARD D. ARDENIO, LPT, MST-ELL(C)

Practical Research 2 Instructor