The Effect of Technological Gadgets on Performance in Science of Grade 9

Students in T’boli National High School

Researchers: Vanessa de la Cruz, Jane A. Larida, Dronlee Prince U. Mel,

Vivian E. Amante

Research Questions:

The study attempts to determine the factor affecting the academic

performance of grade 9 students by technological gadgets at T’boli National High
School.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What are the effects of gadgets among the grade 9 students in terms of:
a. Health
b. Social life
c. Class Performance

2. What are the reactions of grade 9 students on the prohibition of gadgets

during class and free time?

3. What are the effects of gadgets on the lifestyle of TNHS grade 9 students?

4. What intervention programs should be implemented?

 INPUT
 GADGETS

PROCESS
 Analyzing data from survey
 Gaining information about students’ usage of
gadgets
 Questionnaires F
 Survey to find out why they are using gadgets
 Determining the problems regarding their: E
Social life
Academic Performance E
D
B

OUTPUT
A
 Effects of Gadgets on Academic Performance in C
Science of Grade 9 students
 Response of the respondents K

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

Table 1. Action Research Workplan and Timelines
LOGISTICAL RESOURCE
KEY ACTIVITY TIME FRAME
NEEDS PERSON
Planning the action
February 2023 Laptop The researchers
research proposal
Submission of
action research February 2023 Laptop The researchers
proposal
Approval of
March 2023
research proposal
Development of
March 2023 Laptop The researchers
questionnaires
Selection or
participants,
April 2023 Students Respondents
planning data
collection
Conducting
June 2023
observations
Analysis phase June 2023
Assimilation and
June 2023
writing results
Completion of
August 2023
research

Prepared by: Noted by:

Vanessa de la Cruz Valentina N. Decolongon

Master Teacher I
Jane A. Larida

Dronlee Prince U. Mel

Vivian E. Amante

Approved by:

Araceli S. Calixton, Ed.D

Principal II