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The Integration of Arts in Teaching Math 7

at Makiling Integrated School

An undergraduate Thesis
Presented to
The Faculty of the Department of Teacher Education
City College of Calamba
Calamba City

In partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree of

Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in Mathematics

By
Abejero, Jessa May B.
Endozo, Mary Joyce G.
Ocampo, Michelle Ann B.

May 2018
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This research could not have been made possible without the help and

concerned effort of those who were involved in planning and organizing this

study.

The researchers would like to express their deepest gratitude to the following

who has extended support in the realization of this study.

First and foremost, the researchers would like to offer their never ending

thanks to God Almighty, the external force of their inspiration, strength,

guidance, and everything that made this research an unforgettable endeavor;

To Prof. Nicasio Lacerna, their facilitator, who helped the

researchers in validating their questionnaire and for his pieces of advice for the

improvement of this study. The researchers appreciate the effort of instilling in

them the knowledge, sense of responsibility and confidence to seriously pursue this

study;

To Mrs. Cecilia Andino, who agreed to become our cooperating teacher

and who gave her full cooperation, without her, the research phase would have

not been completed and the whole study would have been left unaccomplished;

To Prof. Nora Sara, their adviser, who helped them make their

research possible.

To Prof. Lielanie O. Barrion, their language editor, who

helped them accomplish the final manuscript.

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To Prof. Edrian Gonzales, Prof. Richie Mendoza and

Prof. Maryann Lanuza for validating the survey and test questionnaires

with their pieces of advice for its improvement .

To Mr. Jesus Abejero and Mrs. Melany Abejero, Mr. Domingo Endozo

and Mrs. Josie Endozo, and Mr. Lazaro Ocampo and

Mrs. Dominga Ocampo, their supportive and loving parents for the

undying moral, emotional and financial support in the process of making this

research. Also in giving endless love, knowledge and encouragement to pursue this

thesis;

To their classmates and friends, who contributed to an enjoyable

period of research, for sharing all the ups and downs, for their support and prayers,

and for serving as another family.

Thank you very much!

The Researchers
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Approval Sheet i

Title Page ii

Abstract iii

Acknowledgement v

List of Tables ix

List of Figures xi

List of Appendices xii

CHAPTERS

1. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction 1

Theoretical Perspective or Conceptual Framework 3

Statement of the Problem 3

Null Hypothesis 4

Scope and Limitations 5

Significance of the Study 5

Definition of terms 6

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature/Studies 9

Synthesis 26
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3. METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURES

Research Methodology 28

-IPO 29

Participants of the Study 30

Research Locale 31

Data Gathering Procedures 31

Research Instruments 32

Validation of Instrument 32

Statistical Treatment of Data 33

4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA 39

5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS 56

REFERENCES 62

APPENDICES 65
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

Table 1. Population and sample of the study. 30

Table 2. Grade Transmutation table for K to 12

Basic Education Program 34

Table 3. Table for the level of proficiency 35

Table 4. Likert’s Scale Interpretation 37

Table 5. Pearson r correlation interpretation 37

Table 6. The level of performance of the control group and

the treatment group during the pretest. 40

Table 7. The level of performance of the control group and

the treatment group during the posttest. 42

Table 8. Test of significant difference between pretest

of the control group and the treatment group 43

Table 9. Test of significant difference between posttest

of the control group and the treatment group 45

Table 10.Test of significant difference between the pretest and

posttest of the control group 46

Table 11.Test of significant difference between the pretest and

posttest of the treatment group 47

Table 12. The perception of the participants about

Arts Integration 49
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Table 13. The perception of the teacher about 52

Arts Integration

Table 14. Relationship between the perception of the treatment

group about Arts Integration and posttest 54

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Population and sample of the study. 30