This document is an approval sheet for a study comparing the performance of BSMT and BSMar-E students in math. It lists the title of the study, the adviser who examined and approved the study, and the panel of examiners. It also states that the study was accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject of research. The study contains 3 chapters that discuss the introduction, literature review, and methodology. Appendices include the survey questionnaire, validation of the questionnaire, and an interpretation guide.

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Approval Sheet
This study entitled: “COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF BSMT
AND BSMAR-E STUDENTS IN MATH” prepared and submitted by BSMT III ca-
dets, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for research subjects, has been ex-
amined and approved for oral examination.
Jose P. Batuigas
Adviser
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
RAUL C. ALVARES, JR., Ed. D.
Chairman
GERARDO T. TAÑADA, Ph. D. EDWIN P. BENITEZ, MBA-HRM
Member Member
Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject of
Research
CHRISTINE P. SALVADOR MAEd GERARDO T. TAÑADA, Ph. D.
Research Instructor Dean of Maritime Studies

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Table of Contents
Title: Page:
Title Page--------------------------------------------------------------------- i
Approval Sheet-------------------------------------------------------------- ii
Table of Contents----------------------------------------------------------- iii
Dedication-------------------------------------------------------------------- v
Acknowledgement---------------------------------------------------------- vi
Chapter 1 Introduction---------------------------------------------------- 1
Statement of the Problems----------------------------------------- 10
Hypothesis----------------------------------------------------------- 11
Theoretical Framework-------------------------------------------- 12
Conceptual Framework-------------------------------------------- 14
Schematic Diagram------------------------------------------------ 15
Scope and Limitation---------------------------------------------- 16
Definition of Terms------------------------------------------------ 17
Significance of the Study------------------------------------------ 18
Chapter 2 Review of Related Literatures----------------------------- 20
Foreign Related Literature---------------------------------------- 20
Local Related literature------------------------------------------- 23
Foreign Study------------------------------------------------------- 26
Local Study--------------------------------------------------------- 29
Chapter 3 Methodology-------------------------------------------------- 34
Research Design--------------------------------------------------- 34
Subjet/Repondents------------------------------------------------ 34
Validity of Research Instrument-------------------------------- 36

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Reliability of Research Instrument-------------------------------- 36
Data Gathering Procedure------------------------------------------ 36
Statistical Tools and Analytical Scheme------------------------- 37
Bibliography--------------------------------------------------------- 38
Webliography------------------------------------------------------- 39
Appendix A---------------------------------------------------------- 40-44
Survey Questionnaire on Comparative Performance of
BSMT & BSMar-E in Basic Math
Appendix B---------------------------------------------------------- 45
Validation of Independent Observer’s Questionnaire
Comparative Performance of BSMT & BSMar-E in Basic Math
Appendix C---------------------------------------------------------- 46
Interpretation Guide: Validation of Independent
Observer’s Questionnaire Comparative Performance of BSMT
& BSMar-E in Basic Math----------------------------------------- 47-49
Curriculum Vitae---------------------------------------------------- 50-56

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DEDICATION
This project is dedicated to God and to our Parents who have never failed to give us
financial and moral support, for giving all our need during the research and for
teaching us that even the largest task can be accomplished if it is than one step at a
time. And to our teachers who teach us well to accomplish this Research.
Mr. & Mrs. Bunsay
Mr. & Mrs. Desierto
Mr. & Mrs. Lumanog
Mr. & Mrs. Aguirre
Mr. & Mrs. Huerva
Mr. & Mrs. Guillermo
Mr. & Mrs. Jallorina

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers are truly grateful to the following personalities who extended
their effort, time and support all throughout the process of making this work a successful
one:
The Almighty God, for his power and blessings who showered upon us to con-
tinue and accomplish what have started.
Our Mom and Dad, for their endless love and caring in every endeavor we
make.
VMA GLOBAL COLLEGE; Ms. Vivien Garasmia and Mrs. Fritzel Taba-
que, for the references we borrowed.
Mr. Jose P. Batuigas, our adviser for professional guidance and support to make
this study a reality.
Ms. Stella Reciado, Assistance Research Officer of VMA GLOBAL COLLEGE,
for being our mentor in this endeavor.
Our jurors in order to validate and correct our survey questionnaire.
Mrs. Christine D. Salvador, our subject instructor for the bodies of knowledge
you have radiated to us.
Thank you very much and God blessed
THE RESEARCHER