SYLLABUS FOR RESEARCH III SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011 COURSE DESCRIPTION

Science Research is geared in engaging students apply their science knowledge in seeking ways on how to improve her surroundings. In this course, they will apply the scientific method in coming up with a study that would benefit her surroundings. The focus of this year is on the quantitative aspect of the science research. They will be expected to justify their reasoning, interpret data and numerical summaries of data, and use statistical language to summarize results. They are expected to be able to use the formulas on the formula sheets and the z-table, t-table, chi-square table, and the random digit table throughout the course.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM As a result of participation in scientific investigation and the science exposition, students would be able :

1. To understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems. 2. To collect, organize, and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability. 3. To use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems, and predict result 4. To use the language arts to acquire, assess, and communicate information. 5. To stimulate interest in young people in science, math, and engineering.`

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FIRST QUARTER At the end of the quarter, the student will be able to: Review the steps of scientific method and its application to everyday problems Apply the scientific method in research Appreciate the importance of Science in the society Determine the central tendencies of a given data Interpret graphs and tables Present data in appropriate graphs representation. Determine possible topics for research Compose

I. Scientific Method II. Definition of Science Research III. Tools in Undergoing research IV. Kinds of data V. Measures of Central tendencies VI. Graph and Table Representation

Inquiry Inductive Deductive Demonstration Lecture Group discussion Concept mapping Problems sets Computer-Aided Instruction Cooperative Learning Active Learning (Using prior knowledge) Problem based learning

Determine the kind of data collected Determine the measures of central tendencies and dispersion of a given data Evaluate resources that is pertinent to the topic chosen Present the preliminaries of the paper in a concise, formal manner MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Linguistics Naturalist Logical Bodily-Kinestetic Visual-Spatial Interpersonal Intrapersonal Musical Existentialist

Appreciation of the value of science in understanding other subjects Responsibility toward others Recognizing the value of an inquiry mind Critical thinking Having a positive attitude towards the use of the scientific method in any investigation Accepting the opinion of others Honesty in data presentation Patience in solving problem Sense of responsibility Awareness of the inherent abilities of others

Review of Related Literature Preliminaries Problem Sets

OBJECTIVES SECOND QUARTER At the end of the quarter, the students will be able to: Perform hypothesis testing on various types of data Make the experimental design for the research paper.

CONTENT I. Hypothesis testing -single population - two population - same variances - different variances Experimental design

METHOD Concept mapping Board work Problem solving Demonstration Group discussion Computer-Aided Instruction Cooperative Learning Deductive Inductive Lecture Active Learning (Using Prior Knowledge) Problem Based Learning

SKILLS Follow the steps in hypothesis testing Designing experimental flow diagram for the research paper Interpret statistical data MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Linguistics Naturalist Logical Bodily-Kinestetic Visual-Spatial Interpersonal Intrapersonal Musical Existentialist

VALUES Critical mindedness Honesty Willingness to perform a given task Team work Open-mindednes Intellectual curiosity Flexibility Making adjustment to relieve stress Dependability Suspending judgment when evidence is insufficient Awareness of social situations and problems

REQUIREMENTS Experimental Design Problem sets

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OBJECTIVES THIRD QUARTER At the end of the quarter, the student will be able to: Perform hypothesis testing for more than 2 samples Analyze using correlation and linear regression the variables given. Perform methodologically the designed experiment

CONTENT I. Hypothesis testing for more than 2 mean samples II. Correlation Studies III. Linear Regression IV. Experimentation

METHOD Concept mapping Problem solving Demonstration Laboratory Activities Group discussion Computer-Aided Instruction Deductive Inductive Lecture Cooperative learning Active Learning (Using Prior Knowledge) Problem Based Learning

SKILLS Performing single factor ANOVA Correlation studies Linear regression Constructing and interpreting graphs Laboratory Work

VALUES Critical mindedness Honesty Willingness to perform a given task Team work Openmindedness Obedience to rules and regulations Intellectual curiosity Flexibility Making adjustment to relieve stress Dependability Suspending judgment when evidence is insufficient Awareness of social situations and problems

REQUIREMENTS Problem Sets Documentation for Experimental data

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Linguistics Naturalist Logical Bodily-Kinesthetic Visual-Spatial Interpersonal Intrapersonal Musical Existentialist

OBJECTIVES FOURTH QUARTER At the end of the quarter, the student will be able to: Analyze data gathered Generalize from the findings Defend orally the paper as a group

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CONTENT Data and Analysis Final Paper Oral Defense

METHOD Oral Defense Poster Presentation Final paper

SKILLS Communicating ideas and answering queries about the research paper. Creatively presenting research paper

VALUES Critical mindedness Honesty Willingness to perform a given task Team work Openmindedness Obedience to rules and regulations Intellectual curiosity Flexibility Making adjustment to relieve stress Dependability Suspending judgment when evidence is insufficient Awareness of social situations and problems

REQUIREMENTS Poster Presentation Final Paper

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Linguistics Naturalist Logical Bodily-Kinesthetic Visual-Spatial Interpersonal Intrapersonal Musical Existentialist

Submitted by: Mary Audrey C. Gineta Mailyn Soliman