Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue
Pasig City

Curriculum Guide

FOR

RESEARCH 1 -4
(Additional Subjects)
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GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS

Research I is a course in the STEM curriculum that is designed to equip students with essential scientific attitudes and
Research I skills that will prepare them in conducting science investigations. These skills include observing, inferring, classifying,
predicting, communicating, formulating hypothesis, identifying variables, describing relationships between variables,
designing investigation, experimenting and writing simple scientific report. Moreover, this course provides an excellent
groundwork or prerequisite course for higher research works.

Research II Research II introduces concepts and methods in research that help learners gain the skills and attitude in preparing
a research proposal.

Research III brings the learners to actual conduct of investigation/experimentation. Topics were geared to equip
Research III students with the knowledge of conducting experimental research and in preparing communications which may serve
as an avenue for higher level of competence in Research. In order to acquire mastery and competence in writing the
scientific paper, writing skills will be further enhanced by exposing the students to the rudiments of writing research

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 reports.

Research IV enhances the research project conducted by the learners in Grade 9. Competencies were designed to
equip students with enhanced knowledge of conducting experimental research. Research IV may serve as an avenue
Research IV for the students to demonstrate higher level of competence in research by enhancing their previous research project,
conducting a continuing research or a new research project.

In order to acquire mastery and competence in conducting sound researches, establishing a stronger linkage,
collaboration and maximizing the available resources of research institutions and the community shall be practiced.
Likewise, constant coaching and consultation with experts will also be done for robust and well-guided execution of the
enhanced research project/plan.

CURRICULUM GUIDE

GRADE 7-RESEARCH I
Subject Description:

Research I is a course in the STEM curriculum that is designed to equip students with essential scientific attitudes and skills that will prepare
them in conducting science investigations. These skills include observing, inferring, classifying, predicting, communicating, formulating hypothesis,
identifying variables, describing relationships between variables, designing investigation, experimenting and writing simple scientific report.
Moreover, this course provides an excellent groundwork or prerequisite course for higher research works.

CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCIES

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First Quarter
Scientific Attitudes
1. Curiosity
2. Intellectual honesty
3. Critical-mindedness
4. Open-mindedness
5. Skepticism
6. Objectivity
7. Perseverance
Basic Science Process Skills
1. Observing
2. Measuring
3. Inferring
4. Classifying
5. Predicting
6. Communicating
Second Quarter
Integrated Process Skills
1. Formulating research
problem
2. Identifying Variables
3. Defining Variables
3. Formulating Hypotheses
4. Describing Relationships
Between Variables
5. Designing the Experiment
The learner demonstrates
understanding of importance of
recognizing scientific attitudes, and
the basic science process skills such
as: observing, measuring using metric
system, inferring, classifying,
predicting and communicating.
The learner demonstrates
understanding of the integrated
process skills such as formulating
hypothesis, identifying variables,
defining variables operationally,
describing relationships between
variables and designing experiments.
The learner should be able to
communicate effectively through oral
and written form descriptions of and
inferences about observed objects
and phenomena.
The learner should be able to design
a relevant experiment using
integrated process skills
The learner should be able to
The learner should be able to:
1. recognize and show scientific attitudes
2. explain the role and importance of observation
in the empirical nature of science
3. demonstrate the skills of observing a given
event and/or object
4. use appropriate tools in measuring objects
5. describe the differences between an
observation and an inference
6. classify objects and events according to
observable characteristics
7. make predictions based on evidence
8. effectively communicate the result of observations
The learner should be able to:
1. identify a research problem
2. explain the important components of an
appropriate research question
3. identify variables that can affect an
experimental outcome
4. formulate a hypothesis
5. explain the relationship between and among
variables
6. design an experiment
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Third Quarter The learner demonstrates conduct a relevant experiment, The learner should be able to:
understanding of the process of gather, analyze and interpret
gathering, organizing, analyzing and experimental data.
Integrated Process Skills 1. conduct a guided experiment
interpreting data from the experiment.
1. Experimenting 2. explain how data are gathered qualitatively and quantitatively
2. Gathering Data 3. differentiate qualitative and quantitative
3. Organizing Data Data
4. Analyzing and 4. gather and record qualitative and quantitative data from actual
Interpreting Data observations
5. use appropriate tools in gathering data
6. describe graph and data table
7. explain the purpose of graphs and data
tables
8. explain how to analyze and interpret data
9. organize data into graphs and
tables
10.analyze or examine data, make necessary interpretation and
determine the truthfulness of hypothesis based on given sets of
data

Fourth Quarter The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to The learner should be able to:
understanding of the use of scientific conduct a science investigation and
method in conducting a science write a simple scientific report.
A. The Scientific Method 1. explain the steps of the scientific method
investigation and in writing a simple
1. Observing scientific report. 2. Use the steps in the scientific method in
2. Identifying and conducting a simple science investigation
Formulating a Problem 3. describe the parts of a simple scientific report
3. Collecting Relevant 4. write a simple scientific report
Information about the
Problem/Topic
4. Formulate Hypotheses
5. Designing an Experiment
6. Experimenting
7. Gathering Data from the

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Experiment
8. Organizing Experimental
Data
9. Analyzing and
Interpreting Data
10. Making a Conclusion

B. Conducting a Simple
Science Investigation Using
the Scientific Method and
Writing a Simple Scientific
Report
CURRICULUM GUIDE

RESEARCH II (Grade 8 )
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Research II introduces concepts and methods in research that help learners gain the skills and attitude in preparing a research proposal.

Grade 8 : Principles of Research

FIRST QUARTER/FIRST GRADING
CONTENT
I. The Nature of Ideas
1. Difference between
Invention and Innovation
2. Characteristics of a
Novel Idea
II. Meaning, Characteristics and
Importance of Research
III. Types of Research
1. Features
2. Relevance
IV. Research Process
1. Planning
CONTENT STANDARDS
The learner demonstrates
understanding of the meaning,
characteristics and contribution
of research in helping minimize
current environmental problems
and in achieving economic
recovery and sustainable
development.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learner should be able to
identify a workable research
problem.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners should be able to:
 describe the nature of ideas
 explain the meaning, characteristics
and importance of research.
 categorize research in terms of features
and relevance
 determine the appropriate steps in
planning and designing a research
study.
 point out the importance of
conceptualizing/identifying original
topics in research

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 a. Identification of the
Problem
b. Formulation of
Hypothesis
c. Identification of the
Variables
d. Types of Research
Designs
e. Planning of the
Research Design and
Procedure
2. Experimental Methods
a. Characteristics
b. Set-ups (Control and
Experimental)

Grade 8 Review of Related Literature and Studies

SECOND QUARTER/SECOND GRADING
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCIES
I. Review of Related The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to The learners should be able to:
Literature and understanding of the guidelines write a comprehensive Review of
Studies and techniques in writing the Related Literature and studies,
1.Purpose of Related Review of Related Literature and bibliography using  establish the purpose and importance
Literature and Studies (RRL) and studies and international standard formats. of writing a good review of related
bibliography of a scientific literature that conforms with scientific
2.Guidelines in Writing investigation. and acceptable guidelines.
Review of Related
Literature and Studies  organize sources using appropriate
bibliographic format.
3.Scientific Writing:
Paraphrasing, Quoting  demonstrate note-taking skills in
and Summarizing preparing a detailed and accurate
project data logbook.
4.Research Ethics
(Intellectual Property

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 Rights, plagiarism, etc.)

5.Effective Library and

Internet Research

II. Writing Bibliography

III. Note-taking
1. Project Data Logbook
2. Documenting
Investigations

Grade 8 Methodology
THIRD QUARTER/THIRD GRADING
CONTENT
I. Research Materials and Procedure
1. Laboratory techniques and methods
a. Microbiological Techniques
b. Chemical
 spectrophotometry
 extraction
 titration
c. Physical
 weighing
 grinding
 drying
 centrifugation
CONTENT STANDARDS
The learner demonstrates
understanding of appropriate
laboratory techniques and
methods necessary in
conducting a science
investigation.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learner should be able to
use common laboratory
techniques and methods
appropriate to a science
investigation.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners should be able to:
 identify standard methods and
techniques used in performing
experiments
 demonstrate proper handling
and setting of laboratory
equipment
 explain how to write a complete
research methodology.

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  distillation
 filtration
 chromatography
 pH measurement
d. Ethical Issues
2. Setting and Handling of Equipment
3. Writing the Methodology

Grade 8 Statistics and Writing of the Research Proposal

FOURTH QUARTER/FOURTH GRADING
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCIES
I. Data Collection and The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to The learners should be able to:
Analysis understanding of ways of write and present a  discuss the different methods in data
1. Classifying Data collecting, organizing, comprehensive research collection, analysis, and presentation
2. Establishing Patterns or presenting, analyzing and proposal.  state the advantages of an orderly
Trends in the Data interpreting data in preparation arranged data
Collected for the research proposal  determine the appropriate statistics for
3. Descriptive Statistics writing. organizing and describing the numerical
a. Measures of Central data gathered
Tendency  formulate a good research proposal
b. Measures of Variation  demonstrate mastery of work during the
II. Ways of Data oral presentation/validation.
Presentation
1. Tabular

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 2. Graphical
III. Writing of the
Research Proposal

IV. Validation of the

Research Proposal

RESEARCH III (GRADE 9)

Subject Description:

Research III for Grade 9 is the phase where actual conduct of investigation/experimentation of students starts. Topics were geared to equip
students with the knowledge of conducting experimental research and in preparing communications which may serve as an avenue for higher level of
competence in Research. In order to acquire mastery and competence in writing the scientific paper, writing skills will be further enhanced by exposing the
students to the rudiments of writing research reports.

Content Content Standard Performance Standard Learning Competencies

FIRST QUARTER:

Revisiting and Refining the Research The learner demonstrates The learner should be able to The learner….
Proposal understanding of the essentials in prepare a refined research
refining research proposal and proposal.  resents the research proposal
research paper.  refines research proposal by incorporating

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 the suggestions / recommendations given by
The Research Paper the experts
 understands the different parts of the
- Parts of a Research Paper research paper
(Title, Problem, Hypothesis
Introduction, Significance of the
Study, Scope and Limitation,
Review of Related Studies &
Literature, Research Design &
Methodology, Results and
Conclusion, Recommendations,
and Bibliography

SECOND QUARTER:

Actual Experimentation/ Testing
Collecting and Organizing Data
The learner demonstrates
understanding of conducting science
investigation focusing on collecting
and organizing data.
The learner should be able to
collect and organize data.
The learner…
 uses appropriate tools/instruments for
gathering/collecting data
 records/ organizes qualitative and
quantitative data using the project data
notebook/logbook.

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THIRD QUARTER
Analyzing and Interpreting Research Data
o Statistical Tools used in Research
 Measures of Correlation
(Pearson’s r, Spearman)
 Regression
 Test of Significance
(t-test, z-test, Chi-square,
ANOVA, H-test, etc.)
o Statistical Software as alternative
tool
FOURTH QUARTER:
Writing and Presenting Research Report
The learner demonstrates
understanding of analyzing and
interpreting data.
The learner demonstrates
understanding of writing a research
report following the international
standard/format.
The learner should be able to
use appropriate statistical tool in
analyzing and interpreting data.
The learner should be able to
write and present research
paper following the international
standard/format.
The learner...
 utilizes appropriate statistical tools in
analyzing data.
 interprets data/ statistical results.
 utilizes statistical software as an alternative
tool in analyzing and interpreting data.
The learner...
 uses the international guidelines/format in
writing scientific paper.
 presents and defends the research project
in a congress and/or other forum.
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 RESEARCH IV (GRADE 10)

Subject Description:

Research IV for Grade 10 aims to enhance the research project conducted in Grade 9. Competencies were designed to equip students with
enhanced knowledge of conducting experimental research. Research IV may serve as an avenue for the students to demonstrate higher level of competence
in research by enhancing their previous research project, conducting a continuing research or a new research project.

In order to acquire mastery and competence in conducting sound researches, establishing a stronger linkage, collaboration and maximizing the
available resources of research institutions and the community shall be practiced. Likewise, constant coaching and consultation with experts will also be
done for robust and well-guided execution of the enhanced research project/plan.

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 Content Content Standard Performance Standard Learning Competencies
FIRST QUARTER:

Evaluation of a Research The learner demonstrates
Paper understanding of evaluating
research paper.
The learner should be able to
evaluate research papers.
The learner...
 utilizes the standards (criteria or checklist) in
evaluating research paper.
(peer/group/expert evaluation)

 revises/ enhances the research project by

incorporating the suggestions given by the
peer/group/experts.

SECOND & THIRD QUARTER:

Conduct of The learner should be able to The learner...

Enhanced/Continuing The learner demonstrates produce quality research  conducts an enhanced/continuing research
Research Project understanding of conducting project. project.
quality research. (maybe done in different research
Finalization of Enhanced/ institutions
Continuing Research Paper constant consultation with experts should
be practiced)

 finalizes the research paper.

FOURTH QUARTER: The learner...

- Research Festival The learner should be able to  presents and defends the research
present and defend the conducted in a congress.
Research Congress research conducted in a
and Exhibit congress.

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 GLOSSARY
A list of the written sources of information on a subject that presents systematic description of references,
Bibliography
authorship, publication, editions, and dates
Control A group or individual used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment

Data Factual information and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

Experiment A scientific procedure carried out under controlled conditions in order to test the hypotheses

Idea A formulated thought or conception in the mind as a result of awareness, understanding, or activity

Investigation A formal and systematic inquiry and examination to come up with a solution to a problem

Plagiarism The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as one's own

Replication A repeated performance of an experiment or procedure, under exactly the same conditions

Variable A measurable characteristic or factor that varies and influences the outcome of scientific research

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 GLOSSARY
The extension of the research conducted in Grade 9. Such study may contain similar or different
Continuing parameters, methodology and research design to revalidate results and draw/ formulate new
Study in theory/knowledge.
Research

An improved/refined research conducted in Grade 9. It may or may not require rigorous statistical
analysis. It can be considered as quality research as a result of the collaboration with experts and
Enhanced immersion in laboratory and other institutions.
Research

Glossary
Science Process Skills or tools that are used in investigating the natural world. These skills are categorized into basic
Skills science skills and integrated science process skills.

Basic Science The primary skills that are used in conducting investigations. These skills include observing,
Process Skills measuring, inferring, classifying, predicting, and communicating.

Integrated Science Complex skills that are based on the combination of the basic science process skills. Scientists employ
Process Skills these skills to design and conduct science investigations.

Scientific Attitude A disposition of an act that is commonly observed on how scientists work.

Scientific Method The systematic process of discovering facts.

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