Overcoming the Challenges in doing Science Investigatory Project towards Effective Process Skills Development

Abstract

This research aimed to determine and assess the perception and difficulties encountered by the students in conducting their science investigatory project. The researcher utilized the use of descriptive research as research design wherein this describe a phenomenon and its characteristics. This design use survey tool to gather data.  The subjects of the study were the thirty three (33) Grade 12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students of Buhaynasapa National High School for the School Year 2019-2020.

After careful analysis and interpretation of the gathered data, the researcher found out that the perception of the respondents with regards to science investigatory project is that it was the way on how to gain new ideas and knowledge. The students found problems in conducting science investigatory project in stating the problem, writing related literature, identifying methods and procedures, presenting, analyzing and interpreting data and in summarizing of findings and formulating conclusions and recommendations. There was a significant relationship between the perception of the respondents and the problems they have encountered. It conforms that through science investigatory project he students will able to enhance process skills development.