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CoDA is a set of modular homework with digitized instructional aid designed primarily to
help children do their homework and serve as an aid into actual teaching-learning processes in
vertebrates and invertebrates lessons. The modular homework about these lessons and the
conceptual diagram worksheet for each of the subject matter are proponent-made text aligned
with the K-12 Curriculum of Grade Six Learning Competencies and with the scheduled lessons.
The conceptual diagram worksheet was intended as homework while the onscreen form of
module and automated conceptual diagram worksheet were used in the actual teaching-learning
situation.
Aside from the pupils and parents’ cooperation in making their assignment and having
achievement scores increased, this project stimulates the conceptualization skills among pupils
E. Location: Pulong Bahay Elementary School, Quezon District, Quezon, Nueva Ecija
II. Rationale
A. Brief Introduction
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relationship typically based on a theory or model (Eppler M., 2016). This approach requires the
categorization of content from simple to complex level. Pupils need not go into an actual
investigation or experimentation A simple act of recalling facts will suffice like asking students
active use of mind, certain intellectual processes are being developed like classification,
discrimination, synthesis, and judgment. In this approach pupils could see and realize that bits of
information, which seem to be isolated can be organized and pierced together like a jigsaw
puzzle around a context in the broader fundamental structure of a field of knowledge. Thus, they
become aware that every time the teacher presents a set of facts, the lesson is to be approached in
its totality. Thus, meaning is drawn out and derived from it.
Theoretically, concept map was based on the learning psychology of David Ausubel as
cited by Novac and Cañas (2008) in their studies The Theory Underlying Concept Maps and
How to Construct and Use Them. Accordingly, the fundamental idea in Ausubel’s cognitive
psychology is that learning takes place by the assimilation of new concepts and propositions into
existing concept and propositional frameworks held by the learner. This knowledge structure as
held by a learner is also referred to as the individual’s cognitive structure. Out of the necessity to
find a better way to represent children’s conceptual understanding emerged the idea of
representing children’s knowledge in the form of a concept map. Thus was born a new tool not
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only for use in research, but also for many other uses. Relatedly, most of the literature presented
the terms webbing, mapping, diagramming as almost synonymous or used as part of a whole.
schooling. Its purpose is to increase pupils’ knowledge and improve their abilities and skills.
However, one of the unsettled problem in any classroom setting is homework. Nancy Paulu in
her book Helping your Students with Homework: A Guide for Teachers clearly stated that the
challenges of homework facing teachers today are all the more troublesome given the importance
Contextually, pupils in the proponent’s school has the same situation. Pupils usually
neglect doing their homework. Thus, a challenge to regularly make their homework is posted as
the preliminary strategies below found out that 87% of the class did not completely make their
assignment thus contributing to low mean percentage score of 33.83. Moreover, the pretest
conducted show a low MPS and high standard deviation which means low scores in said test.
Evidently in the proponent’s school, pupils seem to be not interested in making their
Table 1.1: Frequency Count and Percentages of Pupils with Complete, Incomplete and
Without Homework
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The table shows that 87 % of the class made their assignment but not all the assignments
while only 13% have their assignment completely done. This absolutely affects the score of
pupils in their homework. Thus, having a low summated scores as projected in Table 1.2.
Moreover, this incomplete homework also contributed to the high deviation scores.
The table above shows that Grade six pupils have low mean and mean percentage score
but with higher standard deviation. This may mean that the pupils have low scores in their
assignment. The two tables have clearly been presented the problem among grade six pupils of
The proponent after evaluating the status of pupils’ homework in Science found out that
it is necessary to implement another strategy to encourage pupils make their assignment. That
strategy to be used by the pupil in doing should be the one that will make it easier but promotes
learning.
used in the project. This pretests will be use as reference data of CoDa effects to their
performance.
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The table above shows that scores in the pre-test of Grade six pupils have low mean
(22.35) and mean percentage score of 44.70 (MPS) and with high standard deviation of 6.32.
This low score in pre-test may mean the pupils little knowledge about the topics.
Directed with the above findings, the proponent seeks solution to help the pupils in
making their assignments and contribute in uplifting their performance in the absence of
Through these premises and numerous studies about conceptual diagramming used in
different educational context, CoDA: A Homework Tool Towards Learning was conceptualized,
C. Objectives
Generally, this innovation would like to provide a modular homework reference and
worksheet that will help them do their assignment, know the facts that facilitate them in
understanding concepts about vertebrates and invertebrates; and thus increase their learning
performance.
3. learn more about the conceptual diagramming and experience such approach in
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2. provide them pedagogical units of the topic that contributes in the attainment of a
A. Strategies
1. Aside from the usual observation and description of the pupils’ performance regrading
homework, a pretest was administered. This pretest that determined the pupils’ knowledge
on the topic served as the reference point to compare with the post-test results for finding out
its effectivity. Then planning on how to addressed the need to encourage them do their
2. There was a study of the Learning Competencies for grade six in science. The schedule of
the topics was first determined. Since the project’s actual focus is to help pupils do their
assignment, the selection of topic is based on the scheduled lesson the innovation was
implemented. The scheduled topic at the time was about vertebrates and invertebrates. This
competencies was then break down into instructional objectives that will serve as guide in
3. In creation of the text, references from various media such as book, encyclopedias, internet,
was used. The text consists of the title, the objectives, the content, some facts and trivias
and pictures. The reference used were properly cited and the pictures used had given credit
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to the publisher. The proponent used the science facts using the available in references and
4. In making the conceptual diagram worksheet, was used however it was revised, simplify and
made suitable to the topic given and pupils capability. Thus, this Conceptual Diagram
asked information. To contextualized it in the level of pupils’ ability and follow the learning
competencies required in the topic the project adopted the conceptual map used by Vanides
et. al. in their study Using Concept Maps in the Science Classroom Education. Thus
containing the parts terms (concepts) and propositions. Propositions are words, verbs or
linking verbs or phrases that connects the terms to show their relationships.
Moreover, simplifying Eppler’s sample of the conceptual diagram the proponent come up
with the following parts: concept tag, concept characterization, elements and examples. The
concept tag pertains main concept or topic of the lesson. In this innovation, this refers to the
major group of the vertebrates and invertebrates. The concept characterization refers here as
general description of the topics or tells the characteristics of the group. Elements
enumerates the kinds, types, classification, etc of the concept. In the innovation, this element
Examples are specifics of the concept. This refers to the actual name of the animals. Thus
this Conceptual Diagram Worksheet provides one-page systematic view and description of
the concept.
5. Since the research will serve as a basis only of its effectiveness as homework tool. The topic
vertebrates and invertebrates are used because it is the scheduled lesson in the curriculum.
Thus CoDA also serve as preview of the lesson to be discussed on the next day class.
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6. The pupils will be provided a sheet by sheet pages of the module the conceptual diagram
worksheet daily after the science Class on the assignment part of the lesson. These pages
will be compiled by the pupils in their folder and be submitted after the topic was discussed
7. Powerpoint Presentation program was used in presenting the proponent–made text during
B. Technical Aspect
The funding of the project was supported by the school MOOE through purchase of
The following are technical steps in making the Automated Conceptual Diagramming
Worksheet.
C. Implementation Procedure
Here are the procedure in using the CoDA as Assignment and instructional materials:
First, there was a pre-test in the scheduled topics which was the vertebrates and
invertebrates to find – out if there would be mastery in topic. Then, the pupils will be trained on
Conceptual Diagramming Approach (CoDA). It was also conducted to give pupils deeper
knowledge about the approach and how it is being used as homework tool. there was also parents
meeting to orient their parental role in doing helping their children regarding assignments
Then, within the two weeks of teaching the subject matter, homework was given to all
pupils every after lesson. The project followed the time allotment and schedule in teaching the
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subject. This homework includes the advance topic to be discussed as the next lesson so this
serves as the preview of the lesson. The proponent-made science text and the conceptual diagram
worksheet which was to be answered at home was given. The pupils will read and study it before
filling in the diagram. The completed concept diagram worksheet will be submitted to the
To assure parental involvement in the assignment, the copy of the science text and the
Teacher used the Powerpoint presentation of the module and the Automated Conceptual
Diagramming in teaching the lesson as instructional aid together with projector. It was used in
different part of the lesson, it can be on motivation, developmental activities, on the elaboration
part, on the generalization, or it can be on assessment part depending upon what was your lesson
To use the Automated Conceptual Diagram, a pupil will be called to fill in the missing
content of the diagram. He/she will choose the term from the choices written in the box, then put
it in the correct box as indicated by the proposition. If the answer is correct it will stick on box
For the Assignment task this will be monitored through daily checking of the conceptual
diagram worksheet. These will be checked through the proponent made rubrics. The scores
obtained will be recorded by the pupils in the given scoresheet. This is for them to monitor
For parents to monitor their child assignment and cooperate with them the conceptual
diagram worksheet will be signed. The presence of the parents’ signature indicates parental
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cooperation. Added to it is the Parents Feedback Form given at the end the project. This form
contains some questions that will describe the effect of the innovation to their children’s
assignment behavior.
Teacher using of the CoDa was monitored and evaluated by the school head through
classroom observation in Science Class using the CoDA. The STAR Observation sheet was
given and feedback was given to the teacher after the observation. The used of Automated
Conceptual Diagramming Approach was monitored on how pupils responded to it and how it
Since the innovation was implemented during the Science class simple recording of
scores is the primary data for evaluating its effectiveness. Recording of assignments score and
frequency counts as well as description used by the school head during the observation will
presented to show its results among pupils and in the teaching –learning process.
Lastly, a post-test was given and compare it against the posttest to assess the
A. Results (Outcomes)
Descriptive Observation
in the parental feedback for 30 % says that it helps their children to form study habits and
the assignment were easy and interestingly done by their children. Moreover, they believe
Teacher Observation
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The effectiveness of the instructional aid and the Automated Conceptual Diagramming
Worksheet can be practically shown through the STAR Observation. The STAR Observation has
Moreover here are some relevant comments of the school head to the teachers about the
CoDA;
Pupils Response
After using the CoDA the following are the observations of the proponent.
Table 3.1: Frequency Count and Percentages of Pupils with Complete, Incomplete and
Without Homework Using CoDA
N With complete With incomplete homework Without any
homework homework
F % f % F %
31 29 2 0 0
The table shows that all pupils made completely made their assignment.
Table 3.2: Mean and Standard Deviation of Homework Scores Using CoDA
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The table shows that the high means and low standard deviation.
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The table shows that pupils scores have high mean and low standard deviation. This
means that pupils have high performance in the post test. The post results may be attributed to
The t-test result (t = 4.18) showed a significant difference. This shows that the scores of
the pupils in the pre-test and post-test is statistically different from each other. This would
mean that they differ in performance after the innovation CoDA was used.
Compilation of lesson plan in each subject matter about the vertebrates and invertebrates.
1. majority of the parent’s feedback said that it helps their child to make the assignment
easier
3. of the pupils made their assignment regularly and got high scores on it
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The studies the creation of CoDA in other science lessons is encouraged and in other learning
areas.
Prepared by:
GEMAYEL R. TADIQUE
T- III, Proponent
Noted:
Approved:
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1st Indorsement
QUEZON DISTRICT
Ecija, Cabanatuan City, the herein Innovation entitled; Conceptual Diagramming Approach
Attention:
BEVERLY T. MANGULABNAN
EPS, In-Charge of Innovation
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1st Indorsement
QUEZON DISTRICT
Ecija, Cabanatuan City, the herein Innovation, entitled CoDA: A Homework Tool for
Learning, of Gemayel R. Tadique, Teacher III of Pulong Bahay Elementary School, this
District Supervisor
Attention:
ROSEMARIE Z. BURAYAG
EPS I, Science
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