Lesson 1

• What is the purpose of Republic Act 2067 in the country?

  To promote and foster science research as an instrument for national progress.
• How are the science research goals of the country integrated into basic education?

  They are embedded in the basic education research agenda formulated by the Department of Education.
• What document outlines the national research goals in basic education?

  Department of Education (DO No. 39, s. 2016).
• What are the components of the teaching and learning agenda in science education?

  • Integration of science studies in instructional materials development
  • Community contextualization
  • Performance-based assessments
• How can elementary and high school students conduct science research?

  Through science investigatory projects (SIPs).
• What is the purpose of science investigatory projects (SIPs)?

  To help students make real-world connections and solve problems in their community.
• What skills do students develop through science investigatory projects?

  Scientific investigation skills and knowledge of scientific concepts, theories, principles, and laws of nature.
• What are the five steps of the scientific method?

  1. Identify the problem 2. Propose a potential answer 3. Test the hypothesis 4. Gather data 5. Conduct analytical evaluation of data.
• What does the Introduction section of a research paper provide?

  Context for the research, a summary of relevant scholarly work, an argument or hypothesis, a brief explanation of the methodology, main conclusions, and a roadmap.
• What should the Methods section of a research paper include?

  • Overview of the methodology
  • Chronological description of actions taken
  • Descriptions of materials used
  • Explanation of software for statistical calculations
  • Justifications for choices made
• How should the Methods section be written?

  In the past tense and as descriptions of actions taken, not as a set of instructions.
• What does the Results section of a research paper outline?

  The data gathered through the methods and what the data show.
• What should the Discussion section of a research paper explain?

  • Why the results are meaningful
  • Engagement with relevant sources
  • Explanation of the results and their importance
• What should the Conclusion section of a research paper include?

  A brief summary of main ideas, potential limitations, and suggestions for future research.
• What does IMRAD stand for in scientific writing?

  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion