A Content Analysis of Elementary School Life Science Investigatory Projects in the Division of Cavite Province: A Basis for Technical Assistance

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of Elementary School Life Science Investigatory Projects within the Province of Cavite thru a systematic content analysis. This mixed-method study used the 49 item researcher-made checklist based on the INTEL ISEF 2019-2020. The compliance of the 10 submitted life science investigatory projects of the elementary level as entries during the Division Festival of Talents in Science with 2019-2020 was determined. Based on the consolidated result, 40 percent of the submitted SIPs complied with the INTEL ISEF Guidelines in writing the research ethics. This is followed by research forms, abstract and statement of the problem (30%). On the other hand, scope and limitations, review of related studies, summary and literature cited had the least number of compliance among the SIPs (100%), followed by the title (90%). The result also showed that 100% of the submitted SIPs did not completely satisfy the INTEL ISEF Guidelines. Content analysis of the research paper using the tool focused only on whether the research satisfied the guidelines for each research-paper component. The extent of how the research satisfied these guidelines is not part of this study. The current study is a pioneering one in the Division of Cavite. The empirical results of the study could be used as the basis for training capability both on the SIP students and coaches in the Division.