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RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
VALIDATION FORM
(Practical Research 1 – Qualitative Research)

I. Research Title: A Grounded Theory of the Reasons Behind the Unpopularity of

Mathematical Investigations in the Philippine Academic Setting

II. Research Proponents: Gime, Albert Thadeus Jesuel V.

Kajiyama, Jhed Maui
Mercado, Allen Ross B.
Palabon, Franczescka Yzamareih T.
Vianzon, Ryan Benjamin V.

III. Research Respondents: Experts in the field of Mathematics and Research

IV. Statement of the Problem: To identify the possible reasons that could explain the
unfamiliarity and low acceptability of Mathematical Investigations among high school
students and Mathematics educators and trainers.

V.

Research Proposed Revision (if any)

Question Interview Question
1. What is the 1.1 What components of 1.1. What unique features of
nature of Mathematical Mathematical Investigation set it apart
mathematical Investigation make it from Science Investigation Project?
investigations different to SIP?
in high
school? 1.2. What difference
between Science
Investigatory Project and
Mathematical
Investigation affects their
popularity?
2. Where does 2.1. Do you think 2.1. How many secondary schools in
mathematical mathematical the Philippines do you think train
investigation investigation is unpopular students for MI?
stand in the in Philippine high
context of high schools? Why?
school 2.2. Do you think there is 2.2. In schools which offer MI, is MI an
mathematics a need to integrate integral part of the Mathematics
curriculum in mathematical curriculum or simply a Mathematics
the investigation into high co-curricular activity?
Philippines? school curriculum? Why?

3. What are the 3.1. Do you experience 3.1. What satisfaction or fulfillment do
motivations of lack of motivation when you get as you engage in MI?
the students conducting a
and mathematical
mathematics investigation?
educators and 3.2. How do you
trainers in stimulate your 3.2. How do you keep yourself
conducting enthusiasm as well as interested and committed to pursue
mathematical others in conducting a MI?
investigations? mathematical
investigation?
4. What are the 4.1. What are some of 4.1. What are the issues and
difficulties and the obstacles that slow problems one may encounter in doing
challenges the progress of an MI?
encountered by ongoing mathematical
students and investigation?
mathematics
educators and 4.2. What are some
trainers in techniques or ways that
conducting Mathematical 4.2. What are the effective ways to
mathematical Investigators use to deal with these issues and problems?
investigations? overcome the difficulties
How are these they encounter?
difficulties and
challenges
addressed?
5. What could 5.1. In your perception, 5.1. In your perception or own
be the factors what are some of the experience, what are some factors
the contribute factors that caused the which makes MI unpopular in
to the lack of unpopularity of secondary schools in the Philippines?
appeal of mathematical
mathematical investigations in the high
investigations school setting?
among high
school students 5.2. What can you do to
and make the high school
mathematics students interested in
educators and mathematical
trainers? investigation?

6. How can 6.1. Are there any 6.1. Which best qualities/features of
mathematical programs or seminars MI should school stakeholders (e.g.
investigations planned to enhance or students, math teachers and trainers)
be effectively introduce mathematical be made aware of?
promoted in investigations in the high
high school? school setting?

6.2. What strategies are the

institutions planning do to
make the high school
students interested in 6.2. What strategies and programs
mathematical must be implemented to make school
investigations? stakeholders interested and
committed to conduct mathematical
investigations

Note: Please use blue or red pen in writing revision for each proposed interview
question.