Router)

ENHANCING THE I.C.T.
PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS IN UNSHIELDED

TWISTED PAIR CABLE NETWORK USING PROJECT TESTER (TO ENHANCE THE
I.C.T. SKILLS OF GRADE TEN (10) STUDENTS IN MAKING ETHERNET CABLE
ROUTER)
ENHANCING THE I.C.T. PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS IN UNSHIELDED
ROUTER)
Jonathan M. Alug
Lizette Joy T. Eugenio
Tarlac National High School
March 2023
ROUTER)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page ……………………………………………………………………... 1
Table of Contents …………………………………………………………….. 2
Context and Rationale ……………………………………………………….. 4
Research Questions …………………………………………………….. 7
Hypothesis …………………………………………………………….. 8
Significance of the Study …………………………………………….. 8
Scope and Limitations …………………………………………………….. 9
Method …………………………………………………………………….. 10
Type of Research …………………………………………………….. 10
Respondents …………………………………………………………….. 11
Sampling Method …………………………………………………….. 11
Proposed Innovation/
Intervention/Strategy …………………………………………………….. 12
Instrument/s ……………………………………………………………. 14
Data Collection Procedure …………………………………………….. 14
Ethical Considerations …………………………………………….. 17
Data Analysis …………………………………………………………….. 17
Work Plan …………………………………………………………….. 19
Cost Estimates…………………………………………………………….. 20
Plans for Dissemination and Utilization …………………………………. 21

ROUTER)
Results and Reflections………………………………………………………….…. 21
References …………………………………………………………………….. 30
Appendices …………………………………………………………………….. 32
A. Acceptance Sheet …………………………………………………… 32
B. Research Proposal Application Form and
Endorsement of Immediate Supervisor …………………….………… 33
C. Instruments ……………………………………………………. 33
D. Consent and Assent Letters ………………………………………….. 42
E. Declaration of Anti-Plagiarism and Absence of Conflict of Interest… 43

ROUTER)
Context and Rationale
The use of computer networks is widely used today. Schools and individuals use
computer networks in their daily lives. Many people use computer networks for many
things, namely browsing, studying, chatting, social media, e-commerce, file transfer,
sharing devices, etc.. The digital revolution has profoundly affected daily living, evident
in the ubiquity of mobile devices and the seamless integration of technology into
common offices such as schools, business, entertainment and etc..
Integrating technology into teaching and learning is not a new challenge for many
schools. Administrators and faculty have grappled with how to effectively use technical
innovations such as video and audio recordings, email, and teleconferencing to augment
or replace traditional instructional delivery methods (Kaware & Sain, 2015;
Westera, 2015).
The need for good quality network services is very important in the use of
computer networks. Mostly in schools the factor that most influences the quality of
network services is the Ethernet Cable Router. In computer networks there are 2 (two)
ethernet cables, namely straight-through and cross-over ethernet cable. Straight-through
and Cross-over are more susceptible to interference than cable transmission media.
Research related to the quality of network services on straight-through and Cross-over are
widely carried out.
With the rapid development of information technology, information network has
become the fundamental guarantee of school progress. The network is the basic material
ROUTER)
foundation of the information society. It is ubiquitous, and human activities are highly
dependent on it. Education is also inseparable from the Internet. (Muhammad Muzammal,
2022)
This cable networks lesson and activity play an important role in transferring
useful information to the students specially in the era of information and communication
technology (S. Guizani, 2018) It also help the students to minimize electromagnetic
radiation and resist external interference in conducting future activities and field of work.
It also helps to limit interference with other adjacent twisted pairs (cross-talk).
According to Kent and Facer (2019) cable networks lessons and activities
includes computers, the Internet, and electronic delivery systems such as internet, radios,
televisions, and projectors among others, and is widely used in today’s education field
indicated that school is an important environment in which students participate in a wide
range of computer activities, while the home serves as a complementary site for regular
engagement in a narrower set of computer activities. Increasingly, ICT is being applied
successfully in instruction, learning, and assessment.
Cable Networks lessons and activities tends to expand access to education.
Through ICT, learning can occur any time and anywhere. Online course materials, for
example, can be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Teleconferencing
classrooms allow both learner and teacher to interact simultaneously with ease and
convenience. Based on ICT, learning and teaching no longer depend exclusively on
printed materials. Multiple resources are abundant on the Internet, and knowledge can be
acquired through video clips, audio sounds, visual presentation and so on. Current
ROUTER)
research has indicated that ICT assists in transforming a teaching environment into a
learner-centered one (Jo Shan Fu, 2022)
Information and communication technology have been used in teaching practices
for some time. In modern times, Cable Network lesson and activities even become a
driving force curriculum in some. Teachers use worksheets for the purposes of supporting
studying, promoting active learning, raising interest in learning different subjects and
assessment. Many studies suggest that well-designed learning activity sheet has positive
impacts on students’ learning achievement (Ormanci, 2020).
To make learning become accessible, Cable Network lessons and activities for the
grade 10 students must perform the behavior personally during teaching. For this
purpose, the stimulants to direct the student to show the behavior must be appropriate
for the student’s qualities and behaviors to be obtained (Akzan, Z., 2016).
The Cable Network lessons and activities are important tools, including the steps
of this process which specify what the grade 10 students should do next, help the
students themselves set up their information in their own minds, and at the same time,
provide the whole class with an opportunity to participate in the given activity. It is said
that, the Cable Network lessons and activities makes the students active in the learning
environment. Showing the way of getting the findings in a controlled way by making
observations, forming hypotheses, and doing experiments around the specific topic
(Cilekler, D. 2015).
Cable Network lessons and activities in Information and Communication
Technology can be useful in many ways in terms of academic achievement. For
example, as supplements to textbooks, Cable Network lessons and activities can be used
ROUTER)
to add information for particular classes. In addition, blanks Cable Network lessons and
activities are invitations for students to fill in gaps; they are opportunities for knowledge
construction. Well-designed questions in worksheets can draw students’ interest when
paired with proper teaching methods (Lee, C., 2020).
The Department of Education issued Memorandum DM-CI 2020-000 tiled
Clarification on the use of the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs).
Relative to the implementation of the new normal for the incoming school year 2021-
2022, the memorandum includes the assigned tasks of teachers when they will start to
render service on June 1, 2020. The development of the Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
will be based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) issued by the
Central Office.
One of the best way to inculcate the younger generation is to adjust and find their
suits, and this is through the integration of positive utilization of Cable Network lessons
and activities in Information and Communications Technology-Computer System
Servicing, which the researcher has a broad knowledge of. Using these Cable Network
lessons and activities as to bid goodbye to the distance learning to born of the
progressive face-to-face classroom set-up.
Junior High Department of Tarlac National High School, welcome the learners
from Grade 7 to Grade 10 in a progressive face-to-face classes. In reality, face-to-face
classes boost academic performance, improve on mental health and well-being, and help
develop social engagement skills. Furthermore, many of our bright yet disadvantaged
students find it difficult to spend on devices and internet access. Being in a classroom
with other students encourages students to engage in live discussions and relevant
ROUTER)
debates. This type of learning environment gives students other people to bounce ideas
off and allows them to question others to ensure their understanding of the concept is
correct. Having your ideas challenged helps encourage critical thinking, rather than just
reading theory from a laptop. Face-to-face learning teaches students how to work in a
team environment and prepares them for when they enter the workplace with other staff
members. With classroom learning, students don’t only learn from the theory the
teacher is presenting. They learn from other teachers questions and past experiences.
Given this matter, the researchers are therefore to think, formulate, plan, and
develop a cable network lessons and activities to assist the school in launching and
giving high quality education to all the learners. The researchers are major in
Technology and Livelihood Education that currently teaching with a specialization in
information and communication technology-computer system servicing for grade 10
students of Tarlac National High School-Junior High School Department. The
researchers develop and positively claims that the Project TESTER (To Enhance the
I.C.T. Skills of Grade Ten (10) Students in making Ethernet Cable Router) will help
those students who are struggling to grasp the lesson under ethernet cable network and
also to help those students who experience lack of resources to continue their education.
The researcher’s mantra and aims that no one is left behind in our educational system
and to improve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of the Grade 10 learners of
Tarlac National High School-Junior High School Department.
Research Questions
This study aims to determine and enhance the performance of Grade 10 students
under the Technology and Livelihood Education subject using Project TESTER (To
ROUTER)
Enhance the I.C.T. Skills of Grade Ten (10) Students in making Ethernet Cable Router)
in unshielded twisted pair cable network under information and communication
technology-computer system servicing in a progressive face-to-face class.
Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions:
1. How may the level of performance of the participants before and after intervention
be described?
2. Is there any significant difference in the scores of the participants before and after
intervention was applied?
3. What are the implications of this action research for Tarlac National High School?
Hypothesis:
In this study, the researcher-hypothesized that:
There is no significant difference between the mean scores of participants before
and after the intervention was applied.
The Significance of the Study
This study may have significant implications for school administrators, teachers,
students, parents, community, future researchers, and other stakeholders who are
directly or indirectly involved.
To the Department of Education. The findings of the study will help to
facilitate the planning of teacher-support materials and activities. It will eventually
provide a basis for the curriculum implementers to recognize and recommend more
techniques, strategies, interventions, and innovations that will make teaching and
learning process more effective and efficient.

ROUTER)
School administrators and principals would be able to determine the situation
of the teachers and students they are helping and help the target areas of their system
that need to be improved. It will also help them identify further solutions to other
problems that occur in terms of teaching processes and strategies of their teachers.
To teachers this study will provide motivation for incorporating technology into
the teaching of various subjects in the junior high school department. It also helps the
teacher identify the vulnerabilities of the students and come up with solutions to help
the students. The teacher has a vital role in shaping the values of the students. This will
also provide a clear picture to them of how creative and innovative one can be in
teaching difficult topics.
To the participants/students this study would give them social awareness of
what has really been going on in society today. This would give them a better
understanding of the information and communication technology-computer system
servicing.
To the parents. As being the first teachers, this study will allow them to be
involved in their children’s skill enhancement for information and communication
technology-computer system servicing, especially during the face-to-face classes.
To the community. This study would let the community know that face-to-face
classes of learners can help them to continue their education despite the alert of
pandemic. It would raise awareness among all residents of a community that education
is possible if helping one another is always a top priority.

ROUTER)
To the ICT enthusiast. This study will eventually become their springboard for
coming up with more application-related software, or it will be a means to improve
existing software to help facilitate the teaching-learning process.
To future researchers. This would help future researchers to enhance their
analysis of the situation wherein cable network lessons and activities are involved. They
will be aware of the extent of the use of lessons and activities in cable network,
especially in their homes, schools, and communities.
The Scope and Limitations
The study focused on the academic performance of Grade 10 students in the
Technology and Livelihood Education subject at Tarlac National High School for the
Third Quarter of School Year 2022-2023 in learning. Information and Communication
Technology-Computer System Servicing using Project TESTER (To Enhance the I.C.T.
Skills of Grade Ten (10) Students in making Ethernet Cable Router. To understand this
goal, the level of performance of the participants before and after the intervention is
described. It also included determining if there was any significant difference before
and after intervention was applied. Lastly, what is the implication of this action research
for Tarlac National High School?
The study included thirty (30) Grade 10 Quartz students from Tarlac National
High School-Junior High School Department during the third quarter of school year
2022–2023.
The researchers constructed and validated a teacher-made test that included the
different topics only to assess the level of performance of the participants before and after
the use of Project TESTER (To Enhance the I.C.T. Skills of Grade Ten (10) Students in
ROUTER)
making Ethernet Cable Router). The integration of the technology and the test
administration were conducted during the scheduled period of the researcher in the class
program of the Grade 10 Quartz of Tarlac National High School-Junior High School
Department.
Methods
This study employed test questionnaires to assess the performance level of the
students in ICT-Computer System Servicing and survey questionnaires to determine the
level of performance of the participants before and after intervention. It also included the
significant difference in the scores of the participants before and after intervention was
applied. Different platforms may be used offline or online for the conduct of the study,
and the effectiveness of integration of Project TESTER (To Enhance the I.C.T. Skills of
Grade Ten (10) Students in making Ethernet Cable Router) was assessed through the
results of the tests.
Types of Research
The study utilized pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test methodology
in which the same dependent variable is measured in one group of participants before
(pretest) and after (posttest) a treatment is administered.
Participants of the Study
The participants of this study were thirty (30) learners who were under face-to-face
mode in one section class under the section headed by the teacher researcher in the
ROUTER)
Technology and Livelihood Education subject of Tarlac National High School of face-
to-face Year 2022-2023.
Table 1
Participants of the Study
Male Female
Section Total Sample
Population Sample Population Sample
10 –QUARTZ 12 12 18 18 30
Total 12 12 18 18 30
Sampling Method
The total enumeration purposive sampling method was utilized in this study
because the researchers involved all thirty (30) participants of 10-QUARTZ. Due to the
study's limited size, one hundred percent (100%) of the total class population is used as
subjects.
ROUTER)
Proposed Intervention
The intervention material being proposed in this study is the use of Project
TESTER (To Enhance the I.C.T. Skills of Grade Ten (10) Students in making Ethernet
Cable Router) in understanding the information and communication technology-
computer system servicing of the participants. The propose intervention is employed by
the teacher-researcher as a routine activity during discussions on his subject. Since the
approach of this study is face-to-face class, the teacher will provide the hand-out or
lecture and the tester to be use in testing the two unshielded twister pair cable network
namely: straight-through and cross-over. The respondents of the study used the printed
copy of the cable network lesson and activities to understand the lessons, practice drills,
and complete some activities. This lecturer and printed activities in Information and
Communication Technology-Computer System Servicing gives lesson materials like,
printed copies of lessons and activities, e-book, PowerPoint, and videos related to the
topic of unshielded twisted pair cable network.
Casual observations during the use of the printed lesson and activities in cable
network and survey questioning after the use of the intervention was conducted by the
teacher – researcher to identify the impact of this study to the academic performance of
Grade 10 students of Tarlac National High School.
Figure 1 shows the Cable Network lessons, Activities and Materials of Project
TESTER (To Enhance the I.C.T. Skills of Grade Ten (10) Students in making Ethernet
Cable Router) use by the participants with information needed in learning Information
and Communications Technology-Computer System Servicing of Grade 10 students of
Tarlac National High School Main.

ROUTER)
Figure 2 shows the Cable Network lessons with sample activities of Project TESTER
(To Enhance the I.C.T. Skills of Grade Ten (10) Students in making Ethernet Cable
Router) use by the participants with data needed in acquiring knowledge of Information
and Communications Technology-Computer System Servicing. It shows sample
numerous activities that were students can answer during face-to-face classes. It also
includes in the different tools like crimping tools, and multi-tester in conducting the
straight-through and cross-over ethernet cable wire made by the teacher-researcher

ROUTER)
Instrument/s
Teacher-made test (pre-test and post-test) in understanding ICT-Computer System
Servicing for Grade 10 students is constructed and administered to the students and
consists of 30 multiple-choice items. In constructing the test items, the teacher-
researcher considered the protocol for the construction of an informal objective
examination.
The pre-test determined the level of performance of the Grade 10 students
pertaining to Information and Communication Technology-Computer System Servicing
topic Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable Network before the intervention took place. The
post-test is used to determine if the students gain the required knowledge on selected
topics in Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable Network under Information and
Communications Technology-Computer System Servicing.
Data Collection Procedure
With the aid of textbooks, MELC, teachers guide, and learner’s materials, 30-item
examinations (pre-test and post-test) were constructed about selected topics. The test
items were multiple-choice types of tests with four options each.
The teacher-researcher considered the topics to be included through the use of
content validity and Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) released by
Department of Education. Afterwards, a table of specifications was developed. As a
result, it gave the teacher-researcher a clearer picture of how many items should be
included in a specific topic.

ROUTER)
After the tests were completed, its validity and reliability were computed.
Comments and suggestions from experts were also then incorporated for improvements.
When the tests were found valid and reliable, it was administered to the Grade 10
students of Tarlac National High School before and after the used of Project TESTER
(To Enhance the I.C.T. Skills of Grade Ten (10) Students in making Ethernet Cable
Router) for the learning in ICT-Computer System Servicing.
From the results of the test, the effectiveness of the Project TESTER (To Enhance
the I.C.T. Skills of Grade Ten (10) Students in making Ethernet Cable Router) was
described. From these implications, conclusions, and reflections were drawn to improve
teaching in Information and Communication Technology-Computer System Servicing
topic for Grade 10 learners of Tarlac National High School.
Ethical Considerations
A letter of consent was provided to approving authorities in order to conduct the
action research. Then, a letter was sent to the parents of the participants to request their
cooperation in the study.
Participants in this study are Grade 10 students enrolled in Tarlac National High
School-Junior High School Department for the school year 2022–2023 third quarter.
Considering the target clients are minors, participants who participated in the conduct of
the study signed an informed consent. Participants are carefully oriented to the purpose
ROUTER)
and procedures being done in the course of the study. The detailed procedures of the
data gathering are explained to them to the best of the ability of the teacher-researcher.
The participants give the chance to ask questions about the study, all the questions
asked by the participants are answered correctly and dealt with appropriately by the
teacher-researcher before their consent is asked to take part. Each participant is given a
copy of the informed consent together with the instrument and cover letter, assuring the
privacy, anonymity, and confidentiality of the data that are incurred.
Data Analysis
For the first research question, the competencies on the 30-item tests were shown
through a frequency distribution table. The arithmetic mean was used to measure the
central tendency of scores and to determine the variation among students’ scores the
standard deviation was used.
total gathered scores

Mean =
total number of participants (N)
Competencies of students were characterized as follows:
Competency Level Score Range
Outstanding 25 – 30
Above Average 19 – 24
Average 13 – 18
Below Average 7 – 12
ROUTER)
Poor 0–6
For the second research question, the mean scores of the students pre-test and
post-test are compared for significant differences to determine the level of improvement
they caused. The paired sample t-test for the difference between means was used to test
the null hypothesis.
All computations were done manually and without the use of computer software
in statistics such as Microsoft Excel.
Work Plan
This matrix of activities will be the guide of the researcher in realizing this action
research proposal.
MONTH ACTIVITIES PARTICIPANTS
 Planning and Consultations  Principal

 Orientation to the students regarding  Head Teacher
teacher research TLE
March 2023  Administering of the questionnaire  Teacher-
(Third quarter) to Grade 10 students of Tarlac researcher
National High School  Adviser
 Action Research Proposal  30 students
 Title Defense and Approval (Grade 10
 Drafting of the Action Research  Other support
May 2023
 Resource Generation authorities
(Third quarter)
 Pilot testing of the test
 Administering of Pre-test
Assessment to thirty-five (35) Grade
10 – Junior High School students of
May 2023 TNHS
(Third)  Discussion of Project TESTER (To
Enhance the I.C.T. Skills of Grade
Ten (10) Students in making
Ethernet Cable Router).
June 2023  Administering of Post-test
(Third quarter) assessment to thirty-five (35) Grade
10 – Junior High School students of
ROUTER)
TNHS
 Finalization of the action research
paper
 Dissemination and utilization of
June 2023
results to other areas
June 2023  Program Assessment
Cost Estimates
Particulars Estimated
Amount
A. Source of Funds  Personal P 7,450.00
Total P 7,450.00
B. Expected Expenditures
1. Conceptualization of
Research Proposal
a. Supply and Materials Bond Paper
Ink (Black and Colored) P 500.00
Folders
b. Reproduction of the
Instrument for Reliability Pilot Testing to 30 students P500.00
Test
c. Internet Connection/Online Internet
P 500.00
and Library Searches Transportation
2. Implementation of the
Approved Research Proposal
a. Supply and Materials, Bond Paper
Cripping tools and multi- Ink (Black) P 2500.00
tester Folders
b. Internet Connection 30 times online library

/Online and Library searches P 1000.00
Searches Browsing the Internet
c. Local Transportation Securing supplies and

materials, Consultation
with the division research
coordinators, P 1000.00
Submission of propose and
final copy of the research
paper
ROUTER)
d. Reproduction of Research Pretest
Instrument Posttest
(approximately 30 copies
P 500.00
of 1 pages each)
(OPTIONAL use
alternative way)
e. Notary of Memorandum of Notary P 300.00

Agreement
f. Other Expenses Tokens for the Head
P 200.00
Teacher/Adviser
3. Results Dissemination Reproduction of related

P 500.00
materials for INSET/SLAC
Total P 7,450.00
Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
As soon as the results of the gathered data are analyzed, organized, interpreted
and utilized to create suggestions, conclusions and recommendations, the teacher –
researcher proposed a school-based learning action cell (SLAC) session and requested
to present on a Division, Regional, National, and International Research Colloquium as
to secure an opportunity to share the findings of the study to his fellow workers. He also
expressed his enthusiasm to provide assistance to teachers who are willing to propose an
action research in line with the subject of the current study.
RESULTS AND REFLECTIONS
This portion deals with the detailed analysis of data gathered through the test, queries,
and survey. The interpretation of findings based on the research questions and problems were
presented on this part. Thus, the main emphasis was to clearly detect the level of effectiveness in
ROUTER)
enhancing ICT skills of Grade 10 learners in Home-Based setting through ALUG ( A Learning
Activity Sheet for Understanding ICT for Grade 10 Learners) of Tarlac National High School
Mainß-Junior High School Department.
1. The level of their performance of the participants before and after intervention be
described.
The Department of Education (DepEd) issued Deped Order No. 78 series of 2010
Guidleines on the Implementation of the DEPED Computerization Porgram (DCP) which
aims With the legal mandate of promoting the right of all citizens to take appropriate steps in
making education accessible to all, the Department of Education (DepEd) is geared towards
the transformation of education through the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP). DCP
aims to provide public schools with appropriate technologies that would enhance the
teaching-learning process and meet the challenges of the 21st century. This program shall
respond to the computer backlog of public schools by providing them hardware and software,
and training on simple trouble shooting. Through this program and the combined efforts of
other government agencies and the private sector, 5,409 public secondary schools have been
provided with at least one computer laboratory each. This ranges from 10-20 computer units
including other peripherals depending on the agencies providing the computer units. The
objectives of the DepEd Computerization Program are as follows: Provide computer
laboratory packages to secondary schools; Provide e-classroom to elementary schools;
Provide laptop units to mobile teachers; Integrate ICT in the school system; Raise the ICT
literacy of learners, pupils, students, teachers and school heads; and Reduce the computer
backlog in public schools.
Table 4
ROUTER)
Frequency Distribution of the Scores of the Students in Pretest
Competency Level Score Range Frequency Percentage
Outstanding 25 – 30 0 0
Above Average 19 – 24 0 0
Average 13 – 18 8 29
Below Average 7 – 12 22 57
Poor 0–6 5 17
Total 35 100
Table 4 shows the frequency distribution of scores obtained by the participants in the
pretest examination. Based on the results, 8 out of 35 (29 %) of the participants acquired scores
that means the competency level before the use of podcast is Average. Then, 22 out of 35 (57%)
of them acquired scores under the Below Average level. Finally, 5 out of 35 (17%) of the
participants acquired a poor performance in their pretest.
Furthermore, it is clearly shown in the table that no student acquired scores for the
Outstanding and Above Average level of performance in the pretest. As a result, this is a
manifestation that participants had inadequate knowledge about the lessons covered in
Information and Communication Technology-Computer System Servicing.
After the bearing of pretest, the teacher researcher conduct series of discussions,
activities, and sessions were done using the ALUG ( A Learning Activity Sheet for
Understanding ICT for Grade 10 Learners) to Junior High School Students participants of Tarlac
National High School-Main. After all the competencies involved were discussed with the use of
the Google Classroom, software materials in teaching, a posttest was conducted.

ROUTER)
Table 5
Frequency Distribution of the Scores of the Students in Post-Test
Competency Level Score Range Frequency Percentage
Outstanding 25 – 30 18 47
Above Average 19 – 24 15 40
Average 13 – 18 2 13
Below Average 7 – 12 0 0
Poor 0–6 0 0
Total 35 100
Table 5 shows the frequency distribution of scores obtained by the participants in the
posttest examination. Based on the result, 18 out of 35 (47%) of the students acquired that means
the competency level after the used of project podcast is Outstanding it only shows that the
participants learned from the project podcast. Then, 15 out of 35 (40%) of them acquired score
fall under Above Average Level. And lastly, 2 out of 35 (13%) of the students acquired Average
level in their posttest.
It is clearly manifestation based from the results that the participants indeed increased
their scores compared to the scores acquired from the pretest. This results denotes a worthy
performance from the participants since no one acquired scores in below average and poor
performance.
ROUTER)
1. Significant difference in the score of the participants before and after
intervention was applied
To display if the improvement in scores really show a significant difference, and to
emphasize the effectiveness of the use of ALUG ( A Learning Activity Sheet for Understanding
ICT for Grade 10 Learners)with the use of google classroom, t-test was conducted and the results
are as follows:
Table 6
Difference in the Performance of the Students in Pretest and Posttest
Critical
Degrees Level of
Value
Mean Variance N of Significanc t-Value
(two-
Freedom e
tailed)
Pretest 9.04 14.89

55 54 0.05 20.679 2.004
Posttest 23.47 13.77
The calculated means from the scores of the participants from the pretest and posttest
were 9.04 and 23.47, respectively. This gives a difference of 14.43 which shows in some way a
great difference in the performance of the students before and after the use of ALUG (A
Learning Activity Sheet for Understanding ICT for Grade 10 Learners). Hereafter, this not only
be the leading basis to display the effectiveness of the use of the podcast in understanding the
lessons in Information and Communications Technology- Computer System Servicing by the
Grade 10 junior High School learners of Tarlac National High School-Main. T-test was
conducted to show the significant difference in the performance of the participants before and
ROUTER)
after the use of ALUG (A Learning Activity Sheet for Understanding ICT for Grade 10
Learners).
To assess the results or scores of the participants, the t-value will dictate whether the null
hypothesis (which states n significant difference between the scores of the pretest and posttest of
the students) is to be rejected or accepted at 0.05 level of significance.
Since the computed value of t (20.679) was greater than the critical value (2.004), the null
hypothesis is rejected. This headed to the conclusion that the difference in the performance of the
participants before and after the use of ALUG (A Learning Activity Sheet for Understanding ICT
for Grade 10 Learners) was highly and statistically significant at 0.05 level. Thus, there was
sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis and say that the scores have significantly
different means.
Meanwhile, it has been found that there was a significant difference in the performance
of the participants before and after the use of ALUG (A Learning Activity Sheet for
Understanding ICT for Grade 10 Learners), the aforementioned analysis for the means acquired
from the pretest and posttest scores could further validate that the claim was true. Therefore, the
use of ALUG (A Learning Activity Sheet for Understanding ICT for Grade 10 Learners) is
effective to use to let the Grade 10 Junior High School participants of Tarlac National High
School understand the lesson of Information and Communication Technology Computer System
Servicing in enhancing the skills of the Grade 10 learners
2. Implication of this action research to Tarlac National High School-Main.
From the action research conducted, schools are viewed as a component in honing and
developing the knowledge and skills of the students. Of particular interest are efforts to provide
quality education in this trying times for Tarlac National High School in enhancing their skills in
ROUTER)
ICT through different activities in school during school hours. Such activities range from
educational enrichment, career exploration and development, and social and recreational
opportunities. The school should have an active participation in this academic endeavor. The ICT
teachers should be fully equipped with strategies and techniques on how to inculcate and discuss
the Information ad Communication Technology-Computer System Servicing subject in a home-
based learning. The adviser, and teachers should always remind the students about the
importance of ICT, safety, and education itself so that they would know how to avoid
unexpected happenings like misplaced of computers part, the do’s and don’ts in assembling and
disassembling computers and how to value education first at their young age.
With the help of the School Administrator, Principal, Head teachers, Adviser, and subject
teacher, teaching ICT-CSS leads in enhancing their skills and farther develop their knowledge in
using information and commination technology nowadays. This is the reason that
Principal/school head, Head Teachers, Adviser, and subject teachers is like a family that leads in
developing the and enhancing the skills of their students. For one cannot function well without
the aid or help of the other. The school should be the agent on removing the number of illiteracy
cases in school though it is a gradual process that needs more time and effort but with the
collective effort of everyone, wholehearted dedication of every teachers to guide the students in
right path, and a passion to uplift the lives of the student is a big way to achieve the enchantment
of their skills. Any preventive measures cannot be facilitated without the cooperation of the
whole school force. Conducting schools trainings and seminars both for teachers and students in
enhancing their ICT skills is a must and highly commendable. Awareness is also a great help
among students because if the students knows the importance fo ICT in this present times there is
a huge progress will happen in the future because of the advent of modern technolgy. At their
ROUTER)
young age, Education should be the priority to move forward and causes in advance to uplift the
lives of the individual. If the students are secured, loved and treated fairly by his family,
teachers, and classmates then learning comes in and good outcome would be the expected results
in enhancing the skills of the students
Reflections
The results of the study revealed that the use of ALUG (A Learning Activity Sheet for
Understanding ICT for Grade 10 Learners) was effective in enhancing the understanding the
lessons in Information and Communication Technology-Computer System Servicing of the
Grade 10 learners of Tarlac National High School-Main. It was a mandate to all specially the
teachers of the Department of Education to conduct research and innovations in this present and
trying times. The interventions in classroom instruction and teaching process should improve for
quality of education to be delivered to our students and other stakeholders despite this pandemic
or trying times. The delivery of quality education, lessons, and achieve maximum level of
learning from the students should be the priority. With these silver lining findings, junior high
school teachers, other stakeholders, and the Administrative of Tarlac National High School-Main
should produce and find other/more ways on how the students will learn the lessons with deep
understanding, comprehension, and mastery. The world is turning into a major technological hub
due to the creativity, aggressiveness and innovativeness of the people’s playful minds. Changes
always occur in our everyday lives because of these technological advances, and they are
continuously developing because people do not stop searching and seeking something new which
would bring them convenience and comfort. One of the best way to deliver quality education
now is the integration of modern technology in teaching. It is definitely practical to use
technology in classroom instruction because the students nowadays are digital native, computer
ROUTER)
wizard, and technologically user oriented. Students would feel like a classroom setting because
of this advancement. However, despite of the inclination and demand of the use of technology,
the old ways of teaching or traditional ways of teaching should not be totally removed for it
depends upon the situation which is best discussed with the advent of modern technology or with
just an ordinary talk way of teaching and a plain chalk.

ROUTER)
Document Code: SDO-QF-SGOD-PRS-13

Quality Form Revision: 00
Effectivity date: 11-4-2021
RESEARCH PROPOSAL APPLICATION

Name of Office:
FORM AND ENDORSEMENT OF
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR SGOD-PRS
(Annex 1 of DO No. 16, s. 2017)
* Indicate also if proponent will use personal funds.
A. RESEARCH INFORMATION
Research Title:
Enhancing ICT Skills of Grade 10 Learners in Home-Based Setting Through ALUG (A Learning Activity Sheet for
Understanding ICT for Grade 10 Learners)
Short Description of the Research:

This study will help those students who are struggling because of lack of resources to continue their education so
that no one is left behind in our education system and to improve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of the
Grade 10 Learners of Tarlac National High School.
Research Category (check only one) Research Agenda Category (check only one main research
theme)
o National
o Region / Teaching and Learning
o Schools Division o Child Protection
o District o Human Resource Development
/ School o Governance
(check only one) (check up to one cross-cutting theme, if applicable)
/ Action Research o DRRM

o Applied Research / Gender and Development
o Inclusive Education
o Others (please specify):
______________________________
Fund Source Amount
(e.g. BERF, SEF, others)*
TOTAL: 5,200
ROUTER)
B. PROPONENT INFORMATION
Lead Proponent/Individual Proponent
LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME:

ALUG JONATHAN MARIANO
BIRTHDATE (mm/dd/yyyy) SEX: POSITION/DESIGNATION:
06/24/1991 MALE TEACHER III
STATION: TARLAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-MAIN
CONTACT NUMBER 1: CONTACT NUMBER 2: CONTACT NUMBER 3:

09253123491
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (DEGREE
TITLE):
TITLE OF THESIS / RELATED RESEARCH PROJECT
Enumerate from bachelor’s degree up to doctorate
degree
Sensor Operated Lamppost Powered by Solar Panel Device for
Bachelor Degree
Tarlac State University-College of Computer Studies
Competency Level of Alternative Learning System Teachers in the

Masteral Degree
Schools Division of Tarlac: Basis for Proposed Training Program
Doctoral Degree
SIGNATURE OF PROPONENT:
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR’S CONFORME
I hereby endorse the attached research proposal. I certify that the proponent/s has/have the
capacity to implement a research study without compromising his/her/their office functions.
Yolanda M. Gonzales, Ed.D.

Name and Signature of Immediate Supervisor
Position/Designation: Principal IV-Tarlac National High School-
Main
ROUTER)
Date: November 4, 2021
Appendix E
DECLARATION OF ANTI-PLAGIARISM
(Annex 3 of DO No. 16, s. 2017)
1. I, Jonathan M. Alug, understand that plagiarism is the act of taking and using another’s
ideas and works and passing them off as one’s own. This includes explicitly copying the
whole work of another person and/or using some parts of their work without proper
acknowledgment and referencing.
2. I hereby attest to the originality of this research proposal and has cited properly all the
references used. I further commit tht all deliverables and the final research study
emanating from this proposal shall be of original content. I shall use appropriate citations
in referencing other works from various sources.
3. I understand that violation from this declaration and commitment shall be subject to
consequences and shall be dealt with accordingly by the Department of Education and
(insert grant mechanism).
Proponent: __JONATHAN M. ALUG

Signature:________ ______________
Date: October 5, 2020
ROUTER)
DECLARATION OF ABSENCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

(Annex 3 of DO No. 16, s. 2017)
1. I, Jonathan M. Alug, understand that conflict of interest refers to situations in which

financial or other personal considerations may compromise my judgment in evaluating,
conducting, or reporting research.
2. I hereby declare that I do not have any personal conflict of interest that may arise from
my application and submission of my research proposal. I understand that my research
proposal may be returned to me if found out that there is conflict of interest during the
initial screening as per DO No. 16, s. 2017.
3. Further, in case of any form of conflict of interest (possible or actual) which may
inadvertently emerge during the conduct of my research, I will duly report it to the
research committee for immediate action.
4. I understand that I may be held accountable by the Department of Education and (insert
grant mechanism) for any conflict of interest which I have intentionally concealed.
Proponent: __JONATHAN M. ALUG

Signature:______ ________________
Date: October 5, 2021
ROUTER)
List of References
Aksan, Z. (2016). The effect of the use of worksheets about aqueous solution reactions on pre-
service elementary science teachers’ academic success. Retrieved from:
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/82241096.pdf
Carmen, C. (2021). Learning Activity Sheets – Grade 1 to 6 Quarter 3 (LAS Compilation).

Retrieved from: https://teachertayo.com/learning-activity-sheets-grade-1-to-6-quarter/
Cilekler, D. (2015). The effect of the use of worksheets about aqueous solution reactions on pre-
service elementary science teachers’ academic success. Retrieved from:
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/82241096.pdf
Department of Education issued Memorandum DM-CI 2020-000 tiled Clarification on the use of
the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs). Retrieve from:
https://www.teachpinas.com/k-12-most-essential-learning-competencies-melc/
Kaymakcı, S. (2016). The effect of using worksheets in social studies education on students’
academic achievement and attitudes toward the course (Unpublished dissertation, Gazi
University Graduate School of Educational Sciences).
Lee, C., 2020. Worksheet Usage, Reading Achievement, Classes’ Lack of Readiness, and
Science Achievement: A Cross-Country Comparison. Retrieved from:
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1066356.pdf
Parker, S., 2017. Activity Sheet Network Learning.

http://networklearning.blogspot.com/2007/04/importance-of-activity-sheets-glue-
that.html
ROUTER)

Router)

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Router)

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

ENHANCING THE I.C.T.

PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS IN UNSHIELDED

ENHANCING THE I.C.T. PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS IN UNSHIELDED

I.C.T. SKILLS OF GRADE TEN (10) STUDENTS IN MAKING ETHERNET CABLE

Title Page ……………………………………………………………………... 1

Table of Contents …………………………………………………………….. 2

Context and Rationale ……………………………………………………….. 4

Research Questions …………………………………………………….. 7

Significance of the Study …………………………………………….. 8

Scope and Limitations …………………………………………………….. 9

Type of Research …………………………………………………….. 10

Sampling Method …………………………………………………….. 11

Data Collection Procedure …………………………………………….. 14

Ethical Considerations …………………………………………….. 17

Data Analysis …………………………………………………………….. 17

Work Plan …………………………………………………………….. 19

Plans for Dissemination and Utilization …………………………………. 21

A. Acceptance Sheet …………………………………………………… 32

B. Research Proposal Application Form and

Endorsement of Immediate Supervisor …………………….………… 33

D. Consent and Assent Letters ………………………………………….. 42

E. Declaration of Anti-Plagiarism and Absence of Conflict of Interest… 43

Context and Rationale

common offices such as schools, business, entertainment and etc..

or replace traditional instructional delivery methods (Kaware & Sain, 2015;

ethernet cables, namely straight-through and cross-over ethernet cable. Straight-through

widely carried out.

With the rapid development of information technology, information network has

indicated that school is an important environment in which students participate in a wide

engagement in a narrower set of computer activities. Increasingly, ICT is being applied

successfully in instruction, learning, and assessment.

Cable Networks lessons and activities tends to expand access to education.

example, can be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Teleconferencing

convenience. Based on ICT, learning and teaching no longer depend exclusively on

learner-centered one (Jo Shan Fu, 2022)

Information and communication technology have been used in teaching practices

impacts on students’ learning achievement (Ormanci, 2020).

Cable Network lessons and activities in Information and Communication

Technology can be useful in many ways in terms of academic achievement. For

construction. Well-designed questions in worksheets can draw students’ interest when

paired with proper teaching methods (Lee, C., 2020).

The Department of Education issued Memorandum DM-CI 2020-000 tiled

Clarification on the use of the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs).

and activities in Information and Communications Technology-Computer System

progressive face-to-face classroom set-up.

from Grade 7 to Grade 10 in a progressive face-to-face classes. In reality, face-to-face

students find it difficult to spend on devices and internet access. Being in a classroom

Technology and Livelihood Education that currently teaching with a specialization in

information and communication technology-computer system servicing for grade 10

students of Tarlac National High School-Junior High School Department. The

Tarlac National High School-Junior High School Department.

in unshielded twisted pair cable network under information and communication

technology-computer system servicing in a progressive face-to-face class.

Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions:

intervention was applied?

In this study, the researcher-hypothesized that:

There is no significant difference between the mean scores of participants before

and after the intervention was applied.

The Significance of the Study

directly or indirectly involved.

To the Department of Education. The findings of the study will help to

facilitate the planning of teacher-support materials and activities. It will eventually

learning process more effective and efficient.