Investigatory ProjectClass no. 3, 6, 11 – Sapphire

Title:

High School Musical

Problem: How does music can affect your studies?Hypothesis: I think that if I listen to music before/while studying, then I willhave better grades.Experimental DesignControlled Variables:1. Number of students in each room2. the age of the students3. The gender of the students4. The type of test they will take5. The article they will readManipulated Variable:The music the students will listen to before/while studying the givenarticle.Responding Variable:The average scores of each group after taking the quizMaterials Needed:1. 10 Students2. 2 Rooms (50 meters apart)3. 1 Radio4. 10 Papers and pens5. 10 Articles6. Tables and Chairs7. A Prepared QuizProcedure:1. Divide the students into 2 groups.2. Take each group to their specified rooms.

Let the students read the given articles for 30-45 minutes.4. While one group is studying, let the radio play.5. After the given time, let the students take the test for 30 minutes.6. After the quiz, record the score of each student in each group. Takethe average of each group’s score. Compare the 2 average scores.