Science Process Skills and Attitudes of Grade 10 Learners in a Technical Vocational High School
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The unit of analysis of this study was delimited to the learners of San Rafael Technical Vocational High School in San Felipe, Zambales, to determine their attitudes toward science and their level of competency in science process skills. The study employed a correlational research design to examine whether a significant relationship exists between the learners’ attitudes toward science and their competencies in science process skills. The respondents were the 128 learners enrolled at San Rafael Technical Vocational High School during School Year 2019–2020. A researchermade questionnaire-checklist served as the primary instrument for gathering the necessary data. The findings revealed that the perceived level of the learners’ attitudes toward science obtained a mean score of 3.29, which was interpreted as Moderately Agree (MA). The results further showed a negligible relationship between the learners’ level of attitudes toward science and their level of competency in science process skills. This finding suggests that learners’ attitudes toward science may not necessarily correspond to their demonstrated competencies in performing science process skills. In view of these findings, the study recommends the development and utilization of Strategic Intervention Materials (SIMs) to address identified learning difficulties and provide appropriate support for learners, particularly in strengthening the acquisition, mastery, and development of essential science process skills.
Author: Ma. Salve B San Esteban
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7225244575