Professional Documents
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A Thesis
Presented to
College Department
In Partial Fulfillment
by:
ELIZABETH R. FLORES
October 2023
INDORSEMENT
Oral Examination.
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APPROVAL
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
To God Almighty, the source of all wisdom and knowledge, for giving
To the institution, Saint Louis College, for their warm welcome and
embrace and for being the second home of the researchers that without it
they can never become who they are today nor even start the journey of
this study.
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To their friends and colleagues, for giving unending support,
- The Researchers
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DEDICATION
We also dedicate this thesis to our families, friends, and our dearest
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THESIS ABSTRACT
Abstract:
number of times in taking the review class, review method, review hours
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE………………………………………………………………… i
INDORSEMENT……………………………………………………………. ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT...………………………………………………….. iii
DEDICATION……………………………………………………………….. v
ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………….. vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………… ix
LIST OF TABLES…………………………………………………………… xi
LIST OF FIGURES…………………………………………………………. xii
CHAPTER
I. INTRODUCTION
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II. METHOD AND PROCEDURES
Research Design………………………………………………….. 34
Locale and Population...………………………………………… 35
Instrumentation and Data Collection………………………... 36
Validity of Questionnaire……………………………………….. 37
Tools for Data Analysis………………………………………….. 37
Data Categorization……………………………………………… 38
Formulation of Inventory Management Guide…………….. 39
Ethical Considerations………………………………………….. 39
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LIST OF TABLES
No. Title Page
1 Population of the Total Respondents 36
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LIST OF FIGURES
1 Research Paradigm 16
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
great job studying. It provides high morale upon graduating and helps
examination. There are specific courses that have this which includes
review of the topics that might come out in the board exam
questionnaire.
a combination of the first two. Remote learning that employs both high
face learning provides benefits like, encourages and helps social skills,
optimal training program for a specific audience, the term "mixed" means
From the past years, unforeseen events gave birth to a new normal
billion students were affected in which 24.9 million of them are Filipino
students. Schools are closed and schooling was stopped for the safety of
difference.
blended learning.
during ODL (open and distance learning) as compared to the F2F (face-
who scored the top grades in the overall FAR courses as well as the
Philippines with a passing rate of 30.36% last May 2023, Manila Times
students has become a crucial issue since academic failure reduces the
throughout their lives, the BSA program strives to cultivate the attributes
and academic policies, such as the retention policy and the qualifying
of requirements that they must follow while pursuing their goals. These
charge of teaching the student's chosen major at their level. These give
is a good fit for their skills. In order to increase the likelihood that
students will pass the CPA board test, the program uses these as an
the curriculum and the academic policies of the College, and inviting
for the review classes. Kollar and Williams (2017) examined the impact of
(2017) also saw the importance of classroom review courses. There are
the city of San Fernando, La Union, is Saint Louis College, also known as
field. Saint Louis College provides a quality review class for the
whether passing the CPA licensing exam can be predicted by a high score
class. The passing rate for the review course at Saint Louis College
Theoretical Framework
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was chosen as one of the basis of the study. Most research has focused
(1993); Kuh and Hu (2001). Few studies, however, have examined the
faculty provide the student with learning materials, the student has a
lecturers. Students interact with their fellow students and teachers more,
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Learners can also remain current on any topic through the connections
they have created. In the context of the study, connectivism explains how
and share information across the World Wide Web. These technologies
learners connect and learn from one another across the world wide web.
This theory is also related to this study since it posits the reliance of
learning experiences.
experiences into their old ones. This causes the individual to develop new
the other hand, is reframing the world and adding new experiences to the
fashion in which the world operates. When things do not operate within
learning and blended learning, how these modes of delivery compare with
Lewis and Allen (2005) describe growth in the use of virtual learning
Conceptual Framework
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factors.
format and is presented in Figure 1. The input consists of the raw data
that includes the different profiles of the accountancy students, the level
method, the significant difference between the profiles and the review
method, and possible action plan to improve the review class. The
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review method and the recommendations. The output of the study will be
1. Profiles of the
Accountancy students
in A.Y. 2019-2020 to
A.Y. 2022-2023 in 1. Analysis of
terms of the following: the different
a. Age profiles of the
b. Gender Accountancy
c. Number of times students in A.Y.
in taking the 2019-2020 to
review class A.Y 2022-2023.
d. Review method 2. Analysis and
e. Review hours interpretation of Action Plan Better
f. Study habit the level of on Academic Academic
academic Performance Performance of
2. Level of the
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Literature Review
Academic Performance
better during online learning than male students. Male learners exhibited
habits, are in line with earlier study on online learning for male and
female students. The study found that female students are more adept at
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al., (2022).
the course of study and the students' gender have an interaction effect
on the grades.
Profile
(2021) claims that demographic factors such as gender and age have
factors were taken into account in the research to reduce the likelihood
demographic factors rather than the format of the course (online vs. face-
state that while girls had made the anticipated development, this was not
the case for boys using data from two polls taken during COVID-19 in
study that gender and age have no significant effect on some learners’
academic performance.
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and in the hybrid format. Women performed better than men in face-to-
face formats but less well in hybrid and online formats because their
formats. This finding may mean that in face-to-face events, ladies are
learning content.
to the subject and the format of the exam, and repeating female students
put in more effort to pass the course than their male counterparts. This
backs up the research from Calubayan (2020), which also shows that
students since they are more driven to succeed than male students.
Review Commitment
habits, their biggest obstacle was the challenging exam, which was to
Raza et al., (2022), the academic success of accounting students who are
accomplished.
the ideas, interests, and skills to help students develop their academic
actively regulate when and for how long they engage in the activities
thought necessary for achieving their academic goals through the use of
are required.
Review Method
Face-to-Face Learning
would prefer not to take online courses in the future, once the pandemic
Vital López et al., (2022) reported that while 25% of the sample thought
lower among those who also benefited from face-to-face instruction. The
fact that more than half of the respondents said they wished to return to
Online Learning
teaching and learning activities has been increasingly used Salloum and
online instruction, despite this being their first exposure to it during the
(2020).
Lockman and Schirmer (2020); Pei and Wu (2019). The studies' findings
traditional settings.
The study by Mahlan et al., (2022) found that online teaching and
and learning delivery, issues with lecturers' digital device skills, and a
Hybrid Learning
with online learning is the most effective and widely used in educational
hybrid model that integrates both classroom and online learning styles
hybrid or online classes are more likely to use the Open Educational
greater level of responsibility for the material than those who attend face-
to-face classes.
From the results of the Kazu et al., (2022) study, it can be inferred
from both.
a. Age
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b. Gender
c. Review Method
e. Review hours
f. Study habits
a. Face-to-face
b. Online
c. Hybrid
Hypothesis
The study was guided by the hypothesis that the level of the
Louis College and other institutions that are actively involved in and
promoting research studies, and they will help to further promote a new
This study will help the academic staff at SLC develop their
institution's administration.
accounting students.
broader perspective on the significance of the factors that will affect how
students during their review classes and other types of respondents. The
necessary.
Definition of Terms
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Academic Performance
program.
Accountancy
Blended Learning
person classes while also engaging with digital resources and coursework
through online platforms. This combination allows for a more flexible and
Face-to-Face Learning
they interact directly with instructors and fellow students. This form of
Mock Board
serves chiefly as practice for future exams or so that the teachers are
Online Learning
allowing students to study at their own pace and from different locations.
google classroom, google meet, and zoom, which the instructor use for
Retention policy
relevant assessments.
Review class
examination or evaluation.
Review plan
criteria to be applied in case of formal reviews, and the rationale for their
choice
Student parameters
CHAPTER II
including the statistical treatment of data which will aid the researchers
Research Design
correlation does not imply causation and further research is often needed
class.
office of Saint Louis College. The chosen respondents are alumni and
based on their academic year. The academic years indicate the mode of
namely the face-to-face class, online class, and the blended class.
classes based on their mode of review class. The population for each year
respondents.
developed survey questionnaire and there were some questions that were
adopted from the study of Fortune, Spielman, and Pangelinan (2011) and
the study and will explain what the study is all about. The result will be
respondents.
Validity of Questionnaire
Data Categorization
students during their review classes. This study aims to provide valuable
Ethical Consideration
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researchers, to the Office of the President for the approval of the study
Office of Saint Louis College. The letter shall highlight that the
researchers will keep all information gathered from the Registrar with the
for the respondents’ consent first. Along with the brief instructions in the
respondents that the data to be provided by the latter will be treated with
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confidentiality. The researcher will also ensure the respondents that their
After data collection, the researchers will ensure that every data
will be presented and analyzed with objectivity and free from any biases.
Moreover, the data gathered shall also be tallied and tabulated carefully
computed and tabulated shall not be used for other purposes after the
scanner to ensure that the contents of this study are ethically and
competently done by the researchers and not merely copied from various
properly recognize the book, journal, and online references used in this
paper.
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Dear respondents,
questionnaire that follows. Your honest answers to all items will provide
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Name (optional):
Year Graduated:
Age:
Gender:
5. How often do you feel engaged and motivated during your review
class?
___Always ___Often ___Sometimes ___Rarely
___Never
12. How often do you set specific study goals for each session?
___Always ___Often ___Sometimes ___Rarely
___Never
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