Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue
Pasig City

Curriculum Guide
FOR

RESEARCH 1 -4
(Additional Subjects)
OCTOBER 10, 2014

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 GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS

Research I is a course in the STEM curriculum that is designed to equip students with essential scientific attitudes and skills that
Research I will prepare them in conducting science investigations. These skills include observing, inferring, classifying, predicting,
communicating, formulating hypothesis, identifying variables, describing relationships between variables, designing investigation,
experimenting and writing simple scientific report. Moreover, this course provides an excellent groundwork or prerequisite course
for higher research works.

Research II Research II introduces concepts and methods in research that help learners gain the skills and attitude in preparing a research
proposal.

Research III brings the learners to actual conduct of investigation/experimentation. Topics were geared to equip students with the
Research III knowledge of conducting experimental research and in preparing communications which may serve as an avenue for higher level
of competence in Research. In order to acquire mastery and competence in writing the scientific paper, writing skills will be further
enhanced by exposing the students to the rudiments of writing research reports.

Research IV enhances the research project conducted by the learners in Grade 9. Competencies were designed to equip students
with enhanced knowledge of conducting experimental research. Research IV may serve as an avenue for the students to
Research IV demonstrate higher level of competence in research by enhancing their previous research project, conducting a continuing
research or a new research project.

In order to acquire mastery and competence in conducting sound researches, establishing a stronger linkage, collaboration and
maximizing the available resources of research institutions and the community shall be practiced. Likewise, constant coaching and
consultation with experts will also be done for robust and well-guided execution of the enhanced research project/plan.

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 CURRICULUM GUIDE

GRADE 7-RESEARCH I
Subject Description:

Research I is a course in the STEM curriculum that is designed to equip students with essential scientific attitudes and skills that will prepare them in conducting science
investigations. These skills include observing, inferring, classifying, predicting, communicating, formulating hypothesis, identifying variables, describing relationships between variables,
designing investigation, experimenting and writing simple scientific report. Moreover, this course provides an excellent groundwork or prerequisite course for higher research works.

CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCIES

First Quarter The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to The learner should be able to:
Scientific Attitudes understanding of importance of communicate effectively through oral 1. recognize and show scientific attitudes
1. Curiosity recognizing scientific attitudes, and and written form descriptions of and 2. explain the role and importance of observation
the basic science process skills such inferences about observed objects
2. Intellectual honesty as: observing, measuring using metric and phenomena. in the empirical nature of science
3. Critical-mindedness system, inferring, classifying, 3. demonstrate the skills of observing a given
4. Open-mindedness predicting and communicating. event and/or object
5. Skepticism 4. use appropriate tools in measuring objects
6. Objectivity 5. describe the differences between an
7. Perseverance observation and an inference
6. classify objects and events according to
Basic Science Process Skills observable characteristics
1. Observing 7. make predictions based on evidence
2. Measuring 8. effectively communicate the result of observations
3. Inferring
4. Classifying
5. Predicting
6. Communicating

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Second Quarter
Integrated Process Skills
1. Formulating research
problem
2. Identifying Variables
3. Defining Variables
3. Formulating Hypotheses
4. Describing Relationships
Between Variables
5. Designing the Experiment
Third Quarter
Integrated Process Skills
1. Experimenting
2. Gathering Data
3. Organizing Data
4. Analyzing and
Interpreting Data
The learner demonstrates
understanding of the integrated
process skills such as formulating
hypothesis, identifying variables,
defining variables operationally,
describing relationships between
variables and designing experiments.
The learner demonstrates
understanding of the process of
gathering, organizing, analyzing and
interpreting data from the experiment.
The learner should be able to design
a relevant experiment using
integrated process skills
The learner should be able to
conduct a relevant experiment,
gather, analyze and interpret
experimental data.
The learner should be able to:
1. identify a research problem
2. explain the important components of an
appropriate research question
3. identify variables that can affect an
experimental outcome
4. formulate a hypothesis
5. explain the relationship between and among
variables
6. design an experiment
The learner should be able to:
1. conduct a guided experiment
2. explain how data are gathered qualitatively and quantitatively
3. differentiate qualitative and quantitative
Data
4. gather and record qualitative and quantitative data from actual
observations
5. use appropriate tools in gathering data
6. describe graph and data table
7. explain the purpose of graphs and data
tables
8. explain how to analyze and interpret data
9. organize data into graphs and
tables
10.analyze or examine data, make necessary interpretation and
determine the truthfulness of hypothesis based on given sets of data
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Fourth Quarter The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to The learner should be able to:
understanding of the use of scientific conduct a science investigation and
A. The Scientific Method method in conducting a science write a simple scientific report. 1. explain the steps of the scientific method
investigation and in writing a simple
1. Observing scientific report. 2. Use the steps in the scientific method in
2. Identifying and conducting a simple science investigation
Formulating a Problem 3. describe the parts of a simple scientific report
3. Collecting Relevant 4. write a simple scientific report
Information about the
Problem/Topic
4. Formulate Hypotheses
5. Designing an Experiment
6. Experimenting
7. Gathering Data from the
Experiment
8. Organizing Experimental
Data
9. Analyzing and
Interpreting Data
10. Making a Conclusion

B. Conducting a Simple
Science Investigation Using
the Scientific Method and
Writing a Simple Scientific
Report

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 RESEARCH II (Grade 8 )
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Research II introduces concepts and methods in research that help learners gain the skills and attitude in preparing a research proposal.

Grade 8 : Principles of Research

FIRST QUARTER/FIRST GRADING
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCIES
I. The Nature of Ideas The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to identify The learners should be able to:
1. Difference between understanding of the meaning, a workable research problem.  describe the nature of ideas
Invention and Innovation characteristics and contribution of  explain the meaning, characteristics and
2. Characteristics of a research in helping minimize current importance of research.
Novel Idea environmental problems and in  categorize research in terms of features and
II. Meaning, Characteristics and achieving economic recovery and relevance
Importance of Research sustainable development.  determine the appropriate steps in planning
III. Types of Research and designing a research study.
1. Features  point out the importance of
2. Relevance conceptualizing/identifying original topics in
IV. Research Process research
1. Planning
a. Identification of the
Problem
b. Formulation of
Hypothesis
c. Identification of the
Variables
d. Types of Research
Designs
e. Planning of the
Research Design and
Procedure
2. Experimental Methods
a. Characteristics
b. Set-ups (Control and
Experimental)

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Grade 8 Review of Related Literature and Studies
SECOND QUARTER/SECOND GRADING
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCIES
I. Review of Related The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to write a The learners should be able to:
Literature and Studies understanding of the guidelines and comprehensive Review of Related
1. Purpose of Related techniques in writing the Review of Literature and studies, and
Literature and Studies Related Literature (RRL) and studies bibliography using international  establish the purpose and importance of
and bibliography of a scientific standard formats. writing a good review of related literature
2. Guidelines in Writing investigation. that conforms with scientific and acceptable
Review of Related guidelines.
Literature and Studies
 organize sources using appropriate
3. Scientific Writing: bibliographic format.
Paraphrasing, Quoting
and Summarizing  demonstrate note-taking skills in preparing a
detailed and accurate project data logbook.
4. Research Ethics
(Intellectual Property
Rights, plagiarism, etc.)

5. Effective Library and

Internet Research

II. Writing Bibliography

III. Note-taking
1. Project Data Logbook
2. Documenting
Investigations

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Grade 8 Methodology
THIRD QUARTER/THIRD GRADING
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCIES
I. Research Materials and Procedure The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to use The learners should be able to:
1. Laboratory techniques and methods understanding of appropriate common laboratory techniques and  identify standard methods and
a. Microbiological Techniques laboratory techniques and methods methods appropriate to a science techniques used in performing
b. Chemical necessary in conducting a science investigation. experiments
 spectrophotometry investigation.  demonstrate proper handling and
 extraction setting of laboratory equipment
 titration  explain how to write a complete
c. Physical research methodology.
 weighing
 grinding
 drying
 centrifugation
 distillation
 filtration
 chromatography
 pH measurement
d. Ethical Issues
2. Setting and Handling of Equipment
3. Writing the Methodology

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Grade 8 Statistics and Writing of the Research Proposal
FOURTH QUARTER/FOURTH GRADING
CONTENT
I. Data Collection and
Analysis
1. Classifying Data
2. Establishing Patterns or
Trends in the Data
Collected
3. Descriptive Statistics
a. Measures of Central
Tendency
b. Measures of Variation
II. Ways of Data Presentation
1. Tabular
2. Graphical
III. Writing of the Research
Proposal
IV. Validation of the Research
Proposal
CONTENT STANDARDS
The learner demonstrates
understanding of ways of collecting,
organizing, presenting, analyzing and
interpreting data in preparation for
the research proposal writing.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learner should be able to write
and present a comprehensive
research proposal.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners should be able to:
 discuss the different methods in data
collection, analysis, and presentation
 state the advantages of an orderly arranged
data
 determine the appropriate statistics for
organizing and describing the numerical data
gathered
 formulate a good research proposal
 demonstrate mastery of work during the oral
presentation/validation.
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 RESEARCH III (GRADE 9)

Subject Description:

Research III for Grade 9 is the phase where actual conduct of investigation/experimentation of students starts. Topics were geared to equip students with the knowledge of conducting
experimental research and in preparing communications which may serve as an avenue for higher level of competence in Research. In order to acquire mastery and competence in writing the
scientific paper, writing skills will be further enhanced by exposing the students to the rudiments of writing research reports.

Content Content Standard Performance Standard Learning Competencies

FIRST QUARTER:

Revisiting and Refining the Research The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to The learner….
Proposal understanding of the essentials in prepare a refined research
refining research proposal and proposal.  presents the research proposal
research paper.  refines research proposal by incorporating
the suggestions / recommendations given
The Research Paper by the experts
 understands the different parts of the
- Parts of a Research Paper research paper
(Title, Problem, Hypothesis
Introduction, Significance of the
Study, Scope and Limitation,
Review of Related Studies &
Literature, Research Design &
Methodology, Results and
Conclusion, Recommendations,
and Bibliography

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SECOND QUARTER:
Actual Experimentation/ Testing
Collecting and Organizing Data
THIRD QUARTER
Analyzing and Interpreting Research Data
o Statistical Tools used in
Research
 Measures of Correlation
(Pearson’s r, Spearman)
 Regression
 Test of Significance
(t-test, z-test, Chi-square,
ANOVA, H-test, etc.)
o Statistical Software as
alternative tool
The learner demonstrates
understanding of conducting science
investigation focusing on collecting
and organizing data.
The learner demonstrates
understanding of analyzing and
interpreting data.
The learner should be able to
collect and organize data.
The learner should be able to
use appropriate statistical tool in
analyzing and interpreting data.
The learner…
 uses appropriate tools/instruments for
gathering/collecting data
 records/ organizes qualitative and
quantitative data using the project data
notebook/logbook.
The learner...
 utilizes appropriate statistical tools in
analyzing data.
 interprets data/ statistical results.
 utilizes statistical software as an
alternative tool in analyzing and interpreting
data.
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FOURTH QUARTER:
Writing and Presenting Research Report
The learner demonstrates
understanding of writing a research
report following the international
standard/format.
The learner should be able to
write and present research
paper following the international
standard/format.
The learner...
 uses the international guidelines/format in
writing scientific paper.
 presents and defends the research
project in a congress and/or other forum.
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 RESEARCH IV (GRADE 10)

Subject Description:

Research IV for Grade 10 aims to enhance the research project conducted in Grade 9. Competencies were designed to equip students with enhanced knowledge of conducting
experimental research. Research IV may serve as an avenue for the students to demonstrate higher level of competence in research by enhancing their previous research project, conducting a
continuing research or a new research project.

In order to acquire mastery and competence in conducting sound researches, establishing a stronger linkage, collaboration and maximizing the available resources of research
institutions and the community shall be practiced. Likewise, constant coaching and consultation with experts will also be done for robust and well-guided execution of the enhanced research
project/plan.

Content Content Standard Performance Standard Learning Competencies

FIRST QUARTER:

Evaluation of a Research The learner demonstrates
Paper understanding of evaluating research
paper.
The learner should be able to
evaluate research papers.
The learner...
 utilizes the standards (criteria or checklist) in
evaluating research paper.
(peer/group/expert evaluation)

 revises/ enhances the research project by

incorporating the suggestions given by the
peer/group/experts.

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SECOND & THIRD QUARTER:

Conduct of The learner should be able to The learner...

Enhanced/Continuing The learner demonstrates produce quality research project.  conducts an enhanced/continuing research project.
Research Project understanding of conducting quality (maybe done in different research institutions
research. constant consultation with experts should be
Finalization of Enhanced/ practiced)
Continuing Research Paper
 finalizes the research paper.

FOURTH QUARTER: The learner...

- Research Festival The learner should be able to  presents and defends the research conducted in a
present and defend the research congress.
Research Congress and conducted in a congress.
Exhibit

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 GLOSSARY
A list of the written sources of information on a subject that presents systematic description of references,
Bibliography
authorship, publication, editions, and dates
Control A group or individual used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment

Data Factual information and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

Experiment A scientific procedure carried out under controlled conditions in order to test the hypotheses

Idea A formulated thought or conception in the mind as a result of awareness, understanding, or activity

Investigation A formal and systematic inquiry and examination to come up with a solution to a problem

Plagiarism The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as one's own

Replication A repeated performance of an experiment or procedure, under exactly the same conditions

Variable A measurable characteristic or factor that varies and influences the outcome of scientific research
The extension of the research conducted in Grade 9. Such study may contain similar or different
Continuing parameters, methodology and research design to revalidate results and draw/ formulate new
Study in theory/knowledge.
Research

An improved/refined research conducted in Grade 9. It may or may not require rigorous statistical
analysis. It can be considered as quality research as a result of the collaboration with experts and
Enhanced immersion in laboratory and other institutions.
Research

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 Glossary
Science Process Skills or tools that are used in investigating the natural world. These
Skills skills are categorized into basic science skills and integrated science
process skills.

Basic Science The primary skills that are used in conducting investigations. These
Process Skills skills include observing, measuring, inferring, classifying, predicting,
and communicating.
Integrated Science Complex skills that are based on the combination of the basic science
Process Skills process skills. Scientists employ these skills to design and conduct
science investigations.

Scientific Attitude A disposition of an act that is commonly observed on how scientists

work.

Scientific Method The systematic process of discovering facts.

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