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Evaluation on the Past and the Current STEM Students of Ballesteros

National High School; Knowing their Thoughts and Reasons Why they

Choose STEM

A Research
Presented to the Faculty of the Senior High School Department

Ballesteros National High School Ballesteros, Cagayan

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in

Practical Research 2

Researchers

Jade Mar Cortez

Jewel Precious V. Farinas
Valery E. Sumay
Loreine U. Talana
John Rommel M. Talla
Aedrian Dave A. Udarbe

March 2020

Submitted to:

Mr. Virgilius Tamayo

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Acknowledgement

First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to

Almighty God for the wisdom and knowledge He has given to us. We are very

thankful on Him that He strengthens us when we are down with the trials in

making this research and makes us believes in ourselves.

Secondly, we would like to thank our dearest subject teacher, Mr.

Virgilius Tamayo for imparting us her precious knowledge, extreme efforts and

time in order for us to accomplish this research project. Her full support

including her pieces of advice and reminders just to assure that we are doing

well our project. We are very grateful for bringing out the best in us.

To our very supportive and loving parents, who showed their concerns

to us from the very beginning, moral and financial support, as well as for

genuinely believing us that we can make this project successfully.

To our beloved friends, who are always there to listen to our problems

we are in. We really appreciated all your efforts in supporting us to finish this

project.

Lastly, we want to give our gratitude to our dearest adviser, Mr. Izra

Nica Rabusa Encoy, who is always there to extend our help for us. Thank you

for explaining the things that we can’t understand and makes this project

possible to be completed.
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Dedication

We would like to thank

The Almighty God,

Who gave us the courage, knowledge and skills.

To pursue this requirement for our Practical Research.

To our beloved parents,

Who stand as the number one supporter in every hardship.

And always there to lean on in times

Of sadness and happiness in this study.

To our friends,

Who supportively cheering and sharing their time and efforts with us

Throughout this study.

To our fellow students,

Who gave challenges and twists in the completion of this study.

J.M.C.
J.P.F.
L.U.T.
J.R.T.
V.E.S.
A.D.U
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

Title Page………………………………..………..…….…………………………….i

Acknowledgement………………………...…………...…………………………….ii

Dedication ………………………………..………………………………………….iii

Table of Contents………………………...…………...…………………………….iv

Abstract …………………………………..…………….…….…………….……….vi

List of Appendices

Questionnaire……………………...............................................viii

Curriculum Vitae ……………………...........................................ix

References…………. ……………………….. …….………………x

CHAPTER I- THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction .................................................................................1

Statement of the Problem ...........................................................4

Conceptual Framework……………………………..................... 4

Significance of the Study ..........................................................5

Scope and Delimitation ..............................................................6

Definition of Terms ....................................................................6

CHAPTER II- REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Introduction ................................................................................8

Legal Literature ..........................................................................8

Foreign Literature ....................................................................10

Local Literature .......................................................................16

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Foreign Studies .......................................................................17

Local Studies ………………………………...............................20

Synthesis .................................................................................23

CHAPTER III- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design .....................................................................25

Respondents of the Study ...................... ................................25

Data Collection and Analysis .................... .............................26

Data Gathering Tools........................... ...................................26

Data Gathering Procedures...................... ............................. 27

Summary of Responses ………………………….……………..41

CHAPTER IV- PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

CHAPTER V- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary………...…….……………………..…………………….52

Conclusion ...............................................................................52

Recommendation ……............................................................ 52

References…………. …………………………....………………55
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ABSTRACT
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Questionnaires

Evaluation on the Past and the Current STEM Students of Ballesteros

National High School; Knowing their Thoughts and Reasons Why they

Choose STEM

Direction: Read the following questions carefully and answer it wisely. Put
check inside the parenthesis that corresponds to your answer.

PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS IN TERMS OF:

Name (Optional):__________________ Sex: Male( ) Female( )

Occupation of your father/mother:____________ Age:________

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Curriculum Vitae

Name : Jade Mar Cortez

Address : Nararagan, Ballesteros, Cagayan
Email Address : marjadecortez2@gmail.com

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Birthday : March 04, 2003

Birthplace : Nararagan, Ballesteros, Cagayan
Age : 16
Gender : Male
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Height : 5’8
Weight : 43 kg

Parents

Mother : Shalimar Bucarile

Father : DECEASED

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Ballesteros National High School
-Senior High School

Ballesteros National High School

-Junior High School

Nararagan Elementary School

-Elementary Diploma
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Curriculum Vitae

Name : Jewel Precious V. Fariñas

Address : Cabuluan East, Ballesteros, Cagayan
Email Address : preciousfar070@gmail.com

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Birthday : November 07, 2002

Birthplace : Batac, Ilocos Norte
Age : 17
Gender : Female
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Baptist
Height : 5’3
Weight : 40

Parents

Mother : Fredelito Fariñas

Father : Teresita Fariñas

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Ballesteros National High School
-Senior High School

Ballesteros National High School

-Junior High School

Ballesteros District Adventist Multigrade School

-Elementary Diploma
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Curriculum Vitae
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Name : Valery E. Sumay
Address : Mabuttal East, Ballesteros, Cagayan
Email Address : valerysumay@gmail.com

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Birthday : February 14, 2003

Birthplace : Mabuttal East, Ballesteros, Cagayan
Age : 16
Gender : Female
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Penticostal
Height : 5’3
Weight : 39

Parents

Mother : Glory Bee E. Sumay

Father : Edgar A. Sumay

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Ballesteros National High School
-Senior High School

Ballesteros National High School

-Junior High School

Mabuttal Elementary School

-Elementary Diploma
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Curriculum Vitae

Name : Loreine U. Talaña

Address : Sta. Cruz, Ballesteros, Cagayan zz
Email Address : loreinetalana1103@gmail.com

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Birthday : September 11, 2003

Birthplace : Sta. Cruz, Ballesteros, Cagayan
Age : 16
Gender : Female
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Apostolic Doctrine
Height : 5’5
Weight : 45

Parents

Mother : Jovie Talaña

Father : George Talaña

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Ballesteros National High School
-Senior High School

Ballesteros National High School

-Junior High School

Sta. Cruz Elementary School

-Elementary Diploma
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Curriculum Vitae

Name : John Rommel M. Talla

Address : Bulala Sur, Aparri, Cagayan
Email Address : johnrommel242003@gmail.com

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Birthday : June 24, 2003

Birthplace : Bulala Sur, Aparri, Cagayan
Age : 16
Gender : Male
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Height : 5’5
Weight : 60

Parents

Mother : Mely M. Talla

Father : Roger P. Talla

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Ballesteros National High School
-Senior High School

Ballesteros National High School

-Junior High School

-Bulala Sur Elementary School

Elementary Diploma
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Curriculum Vitae

Name : Aedrian Dave A. Udarbe

Address : Ammubuan, Ballesteros, Cagayan
Email Address : daveaedrian1@gmail.com

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Birthday : May 29, 2003

Birthplace : Tallungan,Aparri, Cagayan
Age : 16
Gender : Male
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Height : 5’5
Weight : 35

Parents

Mother : Monaliza D. Udarbe

Father : Arnold B. Udarbe

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Ballesteros National High School
-Senior High School

Ballesteros National High School

-Junior High School

Ammubuan Elementary School

-Elementary Diploma
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PHOTOS TAKEN DURING DATA COLLECTION

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