SMART-TRACK: A GRADE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

Tracking grades is essential for student development. This capstone project addresses the challenges Senior High School students and teachers at Immaculada Concepcion College face regarding grade tracking and management. Previous studies have shown that mobile grade tracker applications can enhance educational management by providing timely feedback and improved grade accessibility. 

To address the specific issues at Immaculada Concepcion College, the researchers developed Smart-Track, a mobile app designed to provide real-time access to student grades and improve the efficiency of academic monitoring. This study employed a descriptive-developmental research design for system development, following the Agile methodology to prioritize flexibility in system creation. Data collection involved simple random and convenience sampling techniques, utilizing a standardized questionnaire to gather data from respondents. The system was developed using Android Studio as the Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Java as the programming language, and Firebase as the primary database. The evaluation results of the Smart-Track mobile application showed an overall weighted mean score of 4.45 from teachers and 4.34 from students, both interpreted as "Much Acceptable." These results indicate that the system was well accepted among end users. The successful development of the Smart-Track proved to be an effective solution to the grades tracking and management challenges faced by the Senior High School students and teachers at Immaculada Concepcion College. However, data security and in-app tutorials should be the main focus of any future developments.