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Level of Effectiveness of Inquiry Approach in Teaching Science in Grades III-VI in

Pagbilao District

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Subject

Research in Early Childhood Education

by:
Menchie M. Maghirang
March 2015

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APPROVAL SHEET
This thesis hereto entitled:
Level of Effectiveness of Inquiry Approach in Teaching Science in Grades III-VI in
Pagbilao District
prepared and submitted by Maghirang, Menchie M. in partial fulfillment of the requirement for
the subject Research in Early Childhood Education, has been examined and is recommended for
acceptance and approval for Oral Examination.

MAYREJUN MACAYAN, MA.ED

Adviser

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of _____________ on

________________________.

MARY ANN GUIANG, MA.ED

Chairman
MARK LESTER BUHAT, MA. ED
Member
Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Research in Early Childhood
Education

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TITLE:

LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS OF INQUIRY APPROACH IN TEACHING

SCIENCE IN GRADES III-VI IN PAGBILAO DISTRICT

AUTHOR:

MAGHIRANG, MENCHIE M.

COURSE:

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

SCHOOL:

CVE COLLEGES INCORPORATED

ADVISER:

MS.MAYREJUN P. MACAYAN

DATE:

MARCH 2015

Abstract
The descriptive survey method of research was utilized in the study to assess and
determine the level of effectiveness of inquiry approach in teaching science in grades III-VI. This
research aimed to study the level of effectiveness of inquiry approach in teaching science in
grades III-VI in Pagbilao District. Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions (1.)
What is the level of effectiveness of inquiry approach in teaching science in grades III-VI in
terms of: a. classroom management, academic performance, (2.) What are the perceptions of the
teacher respondents on the importance using inquiry approach in teaching science III-VI. The
data revealed that: Majority of the respondents agreed that, it helps to develops critical thinking
among students, it encourages student hands on experiences which are beneficial for their
learning, It provide opportunities for interaction, participation, and the active demonstration in
the classroom, It helps students understand how to identify problems, autonomously seek
answers, and develop and verify solutions. That, Majority of the respondents agreed that it

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enhances students learning achievement, it helps students familiarize themselves with ongoing
experiments, and it made the students in getting high grades during examination. That,
Majority of the respondents agreed that it made the students in getting high grades during
examination, it helps to generate new ideas in teaching science, expands teachers knowledge
of science concepts. These statements are all about the teachers perception using inquiry
approach in teaching science in grades III-VI.
Based from the conclusion the researchers come up with the following recommendations:
For the science teachers, they should provide materials that can be use during experiment.
Provide more materials for the activities and encourage them to ask questions. Then, the teacher
must assist with this by scaffolding the questioning process through modeling provocative open
questions to students in order to become more critical thinkers. Provide more experiments in
the classroom for hands-on learning so that the student can participate in the classroom
discussion. Researcher also recommends to teachers to continue using inquiry approach in order
to get high scores during examination.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The author wishes to extend her profound, sincerest and deep appreciation for the
following persons who in one way or another contributed to success of her research.
To Ms. Mayrejun Macayan, her adviser for her valuable suggestions, encouragement and
comments for the development of this research;
To her beloved parent, brothers and sister for their moral support and prayers;
To her classmates and friends for their encouragement and prayers that made this study possible.
To the respondents, for their time and cooperation in answering our questionnaires honestly and
to their hospitality to the researcher.
Lastly, to the Lord God Almighty for giving her the courage and confidence to face all
challenges encountered towards the completion of her work.

M.M.M

DEDICATION

To my family, I would like to offer my deepest devotion for they had given me more than
what I wanted. They had always been instrumental in my success. They are the reasons of my
existence. To my friends, I would like to share my success for aspiring me to make the study
possible. To all my classmates and loved one for giving me the inspiration to handle difficulties
while conducting this study.
Lastly, to Almighty God, for giving me the talent, strength. I believe that all the best
things that happen to us come from Him. We just want to give back a little of the best in us.

M.M.M