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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

Research in Daily Life 2

Caballero, Jv V.
Joaquin, Joshua T.
Jimenez, Nicole L.
Relos, Juliana Jazmine P.
Reyes, Shiera F.

Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School

12- HUMSS – JUAN S. FERNANDO
S.Y. 2019-2020
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Tables of Contents

Title Page……………………………………………………………………..….1

Table of Contents...……………………………………………………..…….……2

Table of Contents…………………………………..………………………….….3

Introduction and Review of Related Literature………………………………………..4

Introduction……………………………………………………………..…………4

Introduction………………………………………………………………………..5

Statement of the Problem…………………………………………………………5

Conceptual Framework…………………………………………………………….6

Conceptual Framework…………………………………………………………....6

Significance of the study…………………………………………………………....6

Scope and Delimitations…………………………………………….………………6

Definition of Terms………………….……………………………………………....6

Definition of Terms……..…………………………………………….…………….7
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Methods…………………………………………………..……………….………….7

Research Design……………………………………………………..………..7

Research Instruments…………………………………………………………8

Respondents and Sampling Method……………………………………....…….8

Data Gathering Procedure……………………………………………………..8

Data Analysis………………………………………………………………….8

Data Analysis…………………………………….…………………………….9

Data Analysis………………………………………………………………….10

Data Analysis……………………………………………………………….11

Data Analysis………………………………………………………………..12

Data Analysis…………………………………………………………………13
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Introduction

The HUMSS strand is designed for those who wonder what is on the other side of

the wall. In other words, you are ready to take on the world and talk to a lot of people.

This is for those who are considering taking up journalism, communication arts, liberal

arts, education, and other social science-related courses in college. The HUMSS strand

revolves around improving a student’s reading, writing and speaking skills because if you haven’t noticed

yet, people whose choose this strand are aspiring to become members of the society who will be dealing

with a lot of people. (e.g. teacher, psychologist, lawyer, etc.). honing these skills are crucial for them to

establish effective communication with people when they are working. For these reasons, half of the

subjects involved in this strand focus on Language and Speech. HUMSS practices analytical skills in

order to become a successful student than employee, help us in opening up debates that helps us imagine

alternative futures, improves oral and written communication skills, develops global perspective by

studying cultures throughout the world, and it deepens understanding and appreciation of other's cultures

and point of views (Rosalia, 2016).

The HUMSS strand is the least picked strand making it the most underrated among these.

The strand revolves around improving a student’s reading, writing, and speaking skills

because if you haven’t noticed yet, people who choose this strand are

aspiring to become members of the society who deals with a lot of people. (E.g. teacher, psychologist,

lawyer, etc.). Improvement of these skills is crucial for them (Gazeth , 2016).

Have effective communication with others. It focuses on improving the student’s

proper diction. As well as providing insights to the happenings occurring which involves people and
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their culture? It also involves the study of political science, contemporary arts, literature and anthropology.

This is for those who likes writing, reading books and other literary works, those who show curiosity to

human history and behaviours. Self-confidence is important to every student, so they can take the

courage to face and to entertain other people in their most comfortable way. et al. (Ellis, 2012) .

Statement of the problem

The general objective of the study aims to explore the Perception of HUMSS

students about the HUMSS in Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School (MHPNHS)

A.Y. 2019

1. How the respondents perceive the HUMSS Strand?

2. Why do students have that kind of perception on strands?

3. What are the profiles of the respondents in terms of?

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3.2 Sex

Conceptual Framework

PERCEPTION OF
THE HUMSS STRAND
STUDENTS
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In this study, the researchers want to discover the perception of students about the

HUMSS strand of Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School. The researcher also wants

to discover additional data on the students.

Significance of the Study

Students and respondents- This research attempts to provide useful information

on students who take the HUMSS Strand and be used as additional data for future research

or information to help the students that will take HUMSS.

Parents- this study can be beneficial to the parents, this study will give them ideas

of what kind of support they can give to their children.

Future researchers - This study can be used as a reference for their future

studies in relation to the perception of students about the HUMSS strand.

Scope and Delimitations

This study was conceptualized, the researcher were assigned to get the Perceptions

on the selected students on the senior high school students of Marcelo H. Del Pilar National

High School using the questionnaire.

Definition of Terms

Humanities- Humanities are academic disciplines that study aspects of human

society and culture. In the Renaissance, the term contrasted with divinity and referred to
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what is now called classics, the main area of secular study in universities at the time.

Today, the humanities are more frequently contrasted with natural, and sometimes social

sciences, as well as professional training.

Social Science- is the branch of science devoted to the study of human societies

and the relationships among individuals within those societies. The term was formerly

used to refer to the field of sociology, the original "science of society", established in the

19th century. In addition to sociology, it now encompasses a wide array of academic

disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, economics, human geography,

linguistics, management science, media studies, musicology, political science,

psychology, and social history. (For a more detailed list of sub-disciplines within the

social sciences see: Outline of social science.)

Perception- The ability to see, hears, or become aware of something through the

senses.

Methodology

Research Design

This is correlational study and non-experimental quantitative research and

the condition of data gathering procedure for classification based on the level of

investigation of the researchers, it is considered as a descriptive study.

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Research Instrument

The researchers prepared a survey questionnaire consisting of different statements

in order to analyze the possible perspectives of the respondents. The research instrument is

composed of twenty (20) items.

Respondents and Sampling Method

The respondents of this topic are the Senior High School Students in Marcelo H.

Del Pilar. The researchers utilized the stratified random sampling and Slovin’s formula in

determining the number of respondents.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researchers were requested permission from the principal to distribute

questionnaires to the selected senior high school students. In order to collect the needed

data the questionnaires were distributed to the selected respondents which is the senior

high students who were requested to answer. These were gathered after the respondents

were done in answering.

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Data Analysis

1. Profile of the respondents

1.1. Age
Majority of the respondents were at the age of 16 and above.
1.2. Gender
There were Male and Female respondents. There were twenty eight (28) males
and thirty two (32) females.

A. Tables and general discussions in order to help the people understand the

analyzed data. Measures of the data result will measure the variability or describe

the dispersion of the data in the questionnaire.

B. The percentage will be calculated by dividing the responses of the total number

and be multiplied by 100. This method will help determine the results of the

respondents

C. The slovin’ formula was used to determine of samples per school, selecting 95%

confidence coefficient and 0.05 margin of error (e). This was given by the

following formula: n=N1+Ne2

Where:

n=sample size

N=Population

e=margin of error
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The respondents are mostly grade 11 Senior High School students of all strands who are

currently studying and have more insight thus making them a great source of data and

respondents due of more knowledge on these questionnaires.

DATA ANALYSIS

In order to present and analyse the data that we collected

Table 1. Frequency Distribution Table of Age of the Respondents

Age Frequency Percentage

16 13 21.67

17 17 28.33

18 16 26.67

19 14 23.33

Total 60 100

Table 1 shows the Frequency Distribution Table of Age of the Respondents. Based on the

results, most of the respondents were 17 years old.

Table 2. Frequency Distribution Table of Sex of the Respondents

Sex Frequency Percentage

Male 28 46.67
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Female 32 53.33

Total 60 100

Table 2 shows the Frequency Distribution Table of Sex of the Respondents. Based

on the results, most of the respondents were female.

Table 3. Mean and Standard Deviation Table of the Perception of the Respondents

about the HUMSS Strand

Weighted Standard Verbal

Mean Deviation Interpretation

The Humanities and Social focuses 2.87 0.90 Agree

more on politics.
The HUMSS strand is intended for 2.00 0.98 Disagree
those who are poor in Mathematics.
The HUMSS strand is meant for those 3.17 0.79 Agree
students who plan to pursue a career in
law and/or politics.
It is easy to be admitted to the HUMSS 2.43 0.94 Disagree
strand.
There are less Math subjects on the 2.63 0.76 Agree
HUMSS strand.
HUMSS students need to have above 3.03 0.81 Agree
average communication skills.
The HUMSS strand is intended for 3.00 0.83 Agree
students with good writing skills.
HUMSS students are good in 3.07 0.78 Agree
argumentation and debate.
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The HUMSS strand is intended for 3.00 0.83 Agree

students who have strong leadership
skills.
HUMSS students are seen as activists. 2.63 0.85 Agree

HUMSS students love to read books 2.70 0.79 Agree

and novels.
HUMSS students are expected to be 2.70 0.86 Agree
familiar with the Philippine
Constitution.
The HUMSS strand is intended for 2.43 1.19 Disagree
students who are unsure of what strand
to take up in Senior High School.
The HUMSS strand becomes a good 2.90 1.03 Agree
preparation for a law degree.
HUMSS students have above average 2.93 0.83 Agree
research skills.
The HUMSS strand is meant for 2.90 1.03 Agree
students who have strong leadership
skills.
HUMSS students have good “people 3.07 1.08 Agree
skills”.

The HUMSS strand is the least 2.47 1.14 Agree

employable strand.

There are a lot of opportunities awaiting 3.30 0.99 Agree

a HUMSS graduate.

HUMSS students are often seen 3.03 0.89 Agree

catalysts of change.

General 2.82 0.57 Agree

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Table 3 shows the Mean and Standard Deviation Table of the Perception of the

Respondents about the HUMSS Strand. It also reveals that the respondents “agree” on most

of the indicators about HUMSS.

Table 4. Correlation Analysis on the Relationship between Respondents Profile and

Perceptions about the HUMSS Strand

Correlation Sig. Verbal

Interpretation

Age And Perceptions About The 0.180 0.169 Not Significant

HUMSS Strand

Sex and And Perceptions About The 0.282 0.029 Significant

HUMSS Strand

Table 4 shows the Correlation Analysis on the Relationship Between Respondents

Profile And Perceptions About The HUMSS Strand. Based on the computed result, only

the sex of the respondents has a significant relationship on the perceptions about the

HUMSS strand. It implies that sex has an impact on choosing HUMSS for the students.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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STRAND-UNDER-THE-K-12-BASIC-EDUCATION-PROGRAM

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[Link] humss/

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