ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Finally, after many restless nights, this paper was

finished. However, this study was only possible with the

assistance of the following individuals, who consistently

encouraged and supported the researchers.

First and foremost, the researchers would like to express

their deepest gratitude to their Almighty God, who

showered them with strength, patience, guidance, wisdom,

and good health to make everything possible.

Second, the researchers would like to thank their parents

or guardians for their encouragement and financial

assistance in making this study project possible.

Lastly, to the teachers who inspired us to work and

perform our tasks. Sir Jick Balinario, the research

adviser and statistician, shared his knowledge,

encouragement, time, effort, and hard work in this

research. His guidance helped the researchers all the

time in the study and writing of this thesis: Prof.

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Judith S. Rabacal, the subject teacher in the study, who

shared her knowledge and encouragement.

The Researchers

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