THE IMPACT OF E-LEARNING ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF

BSED-MATHEMATICS STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the Teacher Education Program
Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
General Santos City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Research 2

Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in Mathematics

MOISES A. DELA CRUZ

April 2021
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LETTER OF REQUEST FOR VALIDATION

Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City
Tel No. (083)3348 Fax No.(083)301 1927
www.rmmcmain.edu.ph

APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled “THE IMPACT OF E-LEARNING ON THE ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE OF BSED-MATHEMATICS STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY”,
prepared and submitted by MOISES A. DELA CRUZ, in partial fulfillment of the
requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major
Mathematics, has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and
approval for the oral examination.

MICHAEL A. AMADA, PhD

Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

GERALDINE D. RODRIGUEZ, EdD, PhD

Chairman

REV. NOE P. GARCIA, PhD, LPT, RGC ENGR. ARCELI P. NAVAL, MA

Member Member
ACCEPTED and APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the Degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major Mathematics.

ANALISA T. AMADA, EdD

Director, College of Teachers Education
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The fulfillment of this study would never be possible without the help of

those people who have willingly contributed much of their efforts, and served as

inspirations for the students to become more competent and knowledgeable in

their works and assigned tasks.

The researcher would like to express his deepest gratitude to the following

people for being part of this requirement and accomplishment.

Firstly, the researcher would like to thank his parents for their financial,

moral support, and for the guidance and love that inspire him to strive hard to

complete this research that enables him to pass this marvelous research paper.

Within this, he was able to make this thesis possible.

Secondly, to his most dynamic research adviser, Michael A. Amada, PhD

who shares his knowledge and expertise not only in this subject but also in giving

him guidance in creating his research study.

Thirdly, to his research instructor, Analisa Tongcua-Amada, EdD who

guides him in choosing the right mentor that would really help him make his

thesis more relevant and responsive.

Above all, the researcher would like to thank the Creator, God the Father,

in giving him the opportunity to live on this entire Earth. His guidance, knowledge

and wisdom are the best instruments for the success of this study as well for the

appropriateness of each student’s skills, knowledge and attitudes in doing this

study.

Once again, thank you so much!

The Researcher
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DEDICATION

The researcher would like to dedicate this noble work to the following, who

had helped him achieved and realized his fullest potentials: To his ever-

supportive parents, who taught him to grow in faith, hope, love and perseverance

despite many challenges that he had been through, and to the Heavenly Father,

the source of everything, for giving him the courage, good health, and wisdom to

overcome all the challenges.

Moises A. Dela Cruz

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Title Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Acknowledgment iii

Dedication iv

Table of Content v

List of Tables viii

Abstract ix

INTRODUCTION

Rationale of the Study 3

Statement of the Problem 4

The Purpose and Research Questions 5

Significance of the Study 6

Scope and Delimitation 7

PROCEDURES

Qualitative Methodology Design 9

Research Respondents 10

Research Sites and Purposeful Sampling 10

Data Analysis and Procedure 12

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Thematic Analysis 13

Researcher’s Role and Potential Ethical Issues 14

Method of Validity 15

FINDINGS

Description of the Participants 16

Analysis of Themes 17

DISCUSSIONS

Major Findings 41

Comparison of Findings with Existing Studies 43

Limitation 46

Implications for the Future Research 46

Overall Significance of the Study 47

Concluding Remarks 48

REFERENCES 49

APPENDICES

A. Letter of Request in Conducting a Study 55

B. Letter of Request for Validation 56

C. Validation Sheet 59

D. Summary of Validator’s Ratings 62

E. Informed Consent 63

F. Participants Agreement Form 65

G. Interview Guide 66
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H. Interview Transcriptions among Participants 68

CURRICULUM VITAE 96
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Thematic Analysis on the Impact of E-Learning on the

Academic Performance of BSED Mathematics Students 18

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of e-learning on

academic performance of BSED-Mathematics students who are enrolled in the

school year 2020-2021 at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges. This research

used a qualitative case study to answer the questions that framed this study.

There were eight (8) participants who underwent the in-depth interview. They

were the chosen 2nd year and 3rd year BSED-Mathematics students from Ramon

Magsaysay Memorial Colleges. The participants were chosen because all of

them experienced e-learning this school year. The generated theme revealed

that there are positive and negative impacts of e-learning to the academic

performance of the participants. The participants revealed that self-dependence,

self-discipline and responsibility, more time to study and do school works,

utilization of technology, and access to online resources are the positive impacts

of e-learning to their academic performance. On the other hand, participants also

revealed that they experienced poor internet connection, inconsiderate and

unapproachable teachers, and distractions that have negative impacts to their

academic performance. Hence, the school administrators, teachers and the

parents should address and fix all the issues that students experienced in e-

learning and look into their learning needs by providing support intended for

them.

Keywords: impact of e-learning, academic performance