2. INTRODUCTION
• Practical Research students cannot expect students to provide a research problem at the
drop of a hat. Before teaching research subjects, teachers must assess their students'
research abilities.
• Practical Research 2 is one of the applied subjects in all tracks be it Academics, Technical,
Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) or Sports. This course develops critical thinking and
problem-solving skills of students through quantitative research method (DepEd
Curriculum Guide).
• The research teacher, encounters difficulties in dealing with the attitudes and behavior of
HUMSS students towards research. It has been a common observation that the students
usually evade activities related to doing research.
• The main reason why they try to escape research is their communication and technical
deficiencies. Knowing that research output is in English, the students find writing as a
burden. They also feel reading to find substantial references for a good research as a
tedious process while writing the material is practically not their interest.
• This study will also assess the level of performance of Humanities and Social Science
(HUMSS) students of DABSPNHS as to their grades, the problems encountered by the
teachers in teaching research, after which the Proposed Action Plan as output of this
4. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
• Interlanguage Theory postulated by Robert Lado (cited by Rangelova,
2022), assumes that learners' errors are caused by the difference between
learners’ L1 and L2. This approach was deficit-focused, in the sense that
speech errors are thought to arise randomly and should be corrected.
• This would help the students identify the most substantial references
supporting the discussed variables. In this study, knowledge on the
English language would increase the level of interest of in research of
HUMSS learners of DABSPNHS in terms of research skills development,
writing and reading research materials, defense, social investigation,
interview, data collection, analysis and interpretation, all of which require
English language competence.
5. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1. What is the level of research engagement of Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students of Dr.
Aristeo Baldos, Sr. Papandayan National High School in terms of:
1.1. research skills development;
1.2. writing and reading research materials;
1.3. defense;
1.4. social investigation;
1.5. interview; and
1.6 data collection, analysis and interpretation?
2. What is the level of performance of Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students of Dr. Aristeo
Baldos, Sr. Papandayan National High School as to their grades?
3. Is there a significant relationship between the level of research engagement and the level of
performance of Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students of Dr. Aristeo Baldos, Sr Papandayan
National High School as to their grades?
4. What problems are encountered by the Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students in
research?
5. Based on the findings, what action plan may be proposed?
6. HYPOTHESIS
The study tested the hypothesis below:
There is no significant relationship between the level of
research engagement and the level of performance of
Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students of Dr.
Aristeo Baldos, Sr. Papandayan National High School as to
their grades.
7. METHODOLOGY
Researc
h Design
descripti
ve-
correlatio
nal
research
design
Respondents of the Study
66 Humanities and Social
Science (HUMSS) senior
high school students as
respondents in this study.
They were comprised of 30
Grade 11 (18 males and 12
females) and 36 Grade 12
learners (18 males and 18
females). They are all
currently enrolled in the
said strand at Dr. Aristeo
Baldos, Sr. Papandayan
National High School in the
school year 2024-2025
Research
Instrumen
t
A three-
part
descriptive
questionnai
re was the
main
instrument
used in this
study to
gather all
the
pertinent
data
Statistical Treatment of Data
Weighted Mean was used to determine
the level of research engagement of
Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS)
students of DABSPMHS
Rank was also used to determine the
classification according to its relative
position or rank in the group from
highest to lowest.
An inferential statistics such as the
Pearson’s Product Moment of Correlation
(Pearson’s r) was used to determine the
magnitude of relationship between the
level of research engagement and the
level of performance of Humanities and
Social Science (HUMSS) students of Dr.
Aristeo Baldos, Sr. Papandayan National
High School as to their grades.
8. PRESENTATIONS, ANALYSIS AND
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Sub-Problem No. 1.
What is the level of
research
engagement of
Humanities and
Social Science
(HUMSS) students
of Dr. Aristeo
Baldos, Sr.
Papandayan
National High
School in terms of:
1.1. research skills
development
Criteria WM R VD
1. Experiences mentoring from research
teachers.
4.00 3 High
2. Gets coaching to advance forward in
research writing.
4.29 2 Very
High
3. Attends seminars and trainings with credible
and experienced resource persons.
4.48 1 Very
High
. Goes out for multi-level competitions on
research.
3.09 5 Average
5. Gets into intense training and instruction on
research in the classroom. 3.27 4 Average
9. Sub-Problem No. 1.
What is the level of
research
engagement of
Humanities and
Social Science
(HUMSS) students
of Dr. Aristeo
Baldos, Sr.
Papandayan
National High
School in terms of:
1.2 writing and
reading research
materials
Criteria WM R VD
1. Writes down titles for approval. 4.09 3 High
2. Chooses topics for the review and other
parts of research. 3.32 5 Average
3. Selects appropriate materials, e. g.
journals, books and published references. 3.92 4 High
4. Consults with the research adviser for
added suggestions enriching the research
material.
4.73 1 Very
High
5. Concentrates on writing and reading to
comply with the stringent requirements. 4.61 2 Very
High
Overall Mean 4.13 High
10. Sub-Problem No. 1.
What is the level of
research
engagement of
Humanities and
Social Science
(HUMSS) students
of Dr. Aristeo
Baldos, Sr.
Papandayan
National High
School in terms of:
1.3 of defense
Criteria WM R VD
1. Prepares powerpoint presentation for the
oral defense.
4.67 1 Very High
2. Intensifies review of the entire research
material.
3.00 4.5 Average
3. Masters how to answer questions
intelligently before the panelists. 3.83 2 High
4. Shows readiness and awareness to
accommodate suggestions and
recommendations.
3.19 3 Average
5. Practices the comprehensive delivery of
the research materials during final defense. 3.00 4.5 Average
Overall Mean 3.54
11. Sub-Problem No. 1.
What is the level of
research
engagement of
Humanities and
Social Science
(HUMSS) students
of Dr. Aristeo
Baldos, Sr.
Papandayan
National High
School in terms of:
1.4 social
investigation
Criteria WM R VD
1. Allows to integrate with the
community.
4.54 4 Very
High
2. Interacts with people to gain new
experiences.
4.57 2 Very
High
3. Opens venue for interactive art of
questioning.
4.53 5 Very
High
4. Derives responses by gathering
interview results.
4.67 1 Very
High
5. Conducts observations on the behavior
of the research participants. 4.56 3 Very
High
12. Sub-Problem No. 1.
What is the level of
research
engagement of
Humanities and
Social Science
(HUMSS) students
of Dr. Aristeo
Baldos, Sr.
Papandayan
National High
School in terms of:
1.5 interview
Criteria WM R VD
1. Gathers verbatim reactions and responses
from the participants. 4.59 5 Very High
2. Seeks open-ended replies. 4.88 1 Very High
3. Consolidates responses for the repertory
grid preparation. 4.74 3 Very High
4. Establishes credibility and intimacy to
gather first-hand results. 4.79 2 Very High
5. Derives general and specific data for a
qualitative research undertaking. 4.69 4 Very High
Overall Mean 4.74 Very High
13. Sub-Problem No. 1.
What is the level of
research
engagement of
Humanities and
Social Science
(HUMSS) students
of Dr. Aristeo
Baldos, Sr.
Papandayan
National High
School in terms of:
1.6 data collection,
analysis and
interpretation
Criteria WM R VD
1. Gathers data from the samples of
respondents.
3.87 4 High
2. Sorts out raw data scientifically. 4.71 2 Very
High
3. Applies statistical analysis. 4.86 1 Very
High
4. Anchors results on related literature and
studies.
4.09 3 High
5. Drawing out implications and meanings
to draw findings and conclusions. 3.42 5 High
Overall Mean 4.19 High
14. Summary table on the mean on the level of research engagement
of Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students of Dr. Aristeo Baldos,
Sr. Papandayan National High School
Indicators OWM R VD
Research skills development 3.83 5 High
Writing and reading research materials 4.13 4 High
Defense 3.54 6 High
Social investigation 4.57 2 Very High
Interview 4.74 1 Very High
Data collection, analysis and interpretation 4.19 3 High
Composite Mean 4.17 High
15. Sub-Problem No. 2.
What is the level of performance of Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS)
students of Dr. Aristeo Baldos, Sr. Papandayan National High School as to their
grades?
Grade Range F % R VD
95.00-above 7 10.61 5 Excellent (E)
90.00-94.00 20 30.30 1 Outstanding (O)
85.00-89.00 18 27.27 2 Very Satisfactory (VS)
79.00-84.00 13 19.70 3 Satisfactory (S)
78.00-below 8 12.12 4 Poor (P)
Total 66 100.00 High High
Computed Average 87.22 Very Satisfactory (VS)
16. Sub-Problem No. 3.
Is there a significant relationship between the level of research engagement and
the level of performance of Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students of
Dr. Aristeo Baldos, Sr. Papandayan National High School as to their grades?
IV: Level of research engagement of
HUMSS students
DV: Level of performance of Humanities and Social
Science (HUMSS) students of Dr. Aristeo Baldos, Sr.
Papandayan National High School as to their
grades
Computed r-
values
r2
-values Result
a. Research skills development 0.2250 0.0506 Not Sig.
b. Writing and reading research materials
0.1497 0.0224 Not Sig.
c. Defense 0.1124 0.0126 Not Sig.
d. Social investigation 0.0047 0.0000 Not Sig.
e. Interview 0.0748 0.0055 Not Sig.
f. Data collection, analysis and
17. Sub-Problem No. 4.
What problems are encountered by Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS)
students in research?
Criteria WM R VD
1. Motivation to undertake research. 2.93 5 Moderately Serious
2. Technical knowledge and self-discipline. 3.34 2 Moderately Serious
3. Confidence in presenting the topic and oneself
during defense
3.27 4 Moderately Serious
4. Written and oral communication skills in English. 3.34 2 Moderately Serious
5. Statistical competence. 3.34 2 Moderately Serious
6. Support from parents. 2.10 10 Least Serious
7. Supervision and guidance of teachers and school
administration.
2.25 9 Least Serious
8. Seriousness and patience in writing. 2.36 8 Least Serious
9. Access to research supplies, materials, financial
resources, internet and power supply.
2.45 7 Least Serious
10. Fear of committing errors in the manuscript. 2.57 6 Least Serious
Overall Mean
2.80 Moderately Serious
18. Sub-Problem No. 5.
Based on the findings, what action plan may be proposed?
The proposed action plan would concentrate on several parameters of the
indicators rated as average and those rated high in the bottom three. These include
getting into intense training and instruction of research in the classroom and going out
for multi-level competitions on research for research skills development, choosing
topics for the review and other parts of research for writing and reading research
materials, showing readiness and awareness to accommodate suggestions and
recommendations, practicing the comprehensive delivery of the research materials
during final defense, and intensifying review of the entire research material for
defense.
Under data collection, analysis and interpretation, this study considers the
three bottom high as included which include the following: anchoring results on related
literature and studies, gathering data from the samples of respondents, and drawing
out implications and meanings to draw findings and conclusions.
19. CONCLUSIONS
1. HUMSS students are engaged in research particularly in interview and in social
investigations but are limited to data collection, analysis and interpretation, writing
and reading research materials, research skills development and defense.
2. The respondents show an impressive performance of very satisfactory
dominated by those with an outstanding performance and the least by excellent ones
due to their varying level of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values.
3. Students’ level of engagement in research is not a predictor of their
performance as research is an integral part only of studying Humanities and Social
Sciences (HUMSS).
4. Moderately serious problems faced with by the HUMSS students are more of
personal in nature while those externally uncontrollable ones appear as least serious
because they are assisted and supported by their parents and teachers.
5. The proposed action plan intends to empower the HUMSS students further in
their ability to conduct interview and social investigation including data gathering,
analysis and interpretation with sufficient PPAs for implementation.
20. RECOMMENDATIONS
1. HUMSS students may be further encouraged by their teachers to get engaged in research with
emphasis on data collection, analysis and interpretation, writing and reading research materials,
research skills development and defense through intense training and instruction.
2. School administration may continue providing HUMSS students with diverse opportunities to excel
academically without relegating attention from research by continued supervision, guidance, coaching
and mentoring.
3. Research training and instruction may be carried out in a high end manner by inviting resource
persons and trainers exposing HUMSS students to intense research skills development activities.
4. HUMSS teachers may allot quality time to discuss with the students the problems they encounter in
research for proper mitigation and resolution.
5. The proposed action plan may be immediately implemented following the accordance of sufficient
resources, subscription of the stakeholders, and provision of strong assessment, monitoring and
evaluation mechanisms to ensure its eventual success.
6. A future study with greater emphasis on wider gray areas in research may be conducted for quality
validation of the current results.
#5: This study determined the research engagement and Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) performance of senior high school students of Dr. Aristeo Baldos, Sr. Papandayan National High School in view of preparing an action plan.
Specifically, this study sought answers to the following questions:
#18:After careful analysis and interpretation of the variable on the level of research engagement of Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students of Dr. Aristeo Baldos, Sr. Papandayan National High School, this study is provided with sound bases and references to formulate the proposed action plan. The action plan would cement the plan of the institution to give light to the value of research among Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) students. It is characteristically vital in proving that there is still hope among the students to develop their skills and knowledge in research.
#20: Considering the foregoing conclusions, this study enumerates the recommendations below.
#21: Considering the foregoing conclusions, this study enumerates the recommendations below.