METHODOLOGY This chapter presents the methodology of the study. This includes the research design, population and sampling technique, respondents of the study, instruments used in obtaining data, research locale, data gathering procedure and statistical technique that were used in the analysis and interpretation of the data.

Research Design This study utilizes a descriptive method or survey research design. Descriptive research design is a valid method for researching specific subjects and as a precursor for more quantitative studies used in the social sciences and psychology to monitor the behavior of a subject without affecting the subject in any way. The researcher’s main concern of using descriptive research is to identify and understand the nature, perspectives, components and aspects of the problem. The researchers use the design to gather information about the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school. This will support the study for the information needed.
Population and Sampling This research used random quota sampling in which each one has a chance of being chosen till it reached a certain quota.
Respondents of the Study The respondents of this research are limited students of Marinduque Academy Inc. that have, uses, or bring gadgets in school.
Research Instrument For this study, the survey-questionnaire instrument was used to achieve the main objective of the study. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to students in different sections. The questionnaire given to the said student aimed to asses and to know their own perspective about the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school.
Research Locale The study is conducted at the Marinduque Academy Annex Campus.
Data-Gathering Procedure
Statistical Treatment of Data

Significance of the Study This study will be important for the teachers, parents, students and to future researchers. For the teachers, this study will be important for them because they are the foundation of learning and they are the instructors of the students. Knowing the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school will help them understand the perspectives of the students on why they bring gadgets in school. For the parents, the result of this study will make them understand their children’s point of view in bringing gadgets in school. Furthermore, it will also be helpful to them in motivating and helping their children on their studies. For the students, it will serve as an eye-opener regarding the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school. It will also make them understand that using gadgets in school should be balanced with their studies. And for the researchers, this will serve as their baseline information to encourage them to conduct related studies.
Assumptions
The researchers present the following assumptions: 1. The students shall know the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school and shall know how to manage their time in school. 2. The students shall know the true purposes on why they should use gadgets in school. 3. Teachers will know the reasons and perspectives of the students on using gadgets in school and will make them understand them.
Hypothesis
Using gadgets in school is not important and relevant to the students of Marinduque Academy Inc.
Definition of Terms

Statement of the Problem This study will attempt to answer the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school of the students of Marinduque Academy Inc. Specially, it will seek to answer the following questions: 1. What is the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school? 2. Does the use of gadgets in school will be much helpful to the students? 3. How does the use of gadgets in school greatly affect the life of the students?
Scope and Limitations of the Study This study should be limited only in Marinduque Academy Inc. The direct respondents of the study are the students. The respondents of the study were limited to thirty-five students, given with the survey form. The data gathered should be enough to determine the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school of the students of Marinduque Academy Inc. The purpose of this research is to determine the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school in Marinduque Academy Inc. The students should be given a survey questionnaire form to determine their own perspectives and thoughts about the importance and relevance of using gadgets in school.

ABSTRACT
Title: THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF USING GADGETS IN SCHOOL
Researchers: GELMORE M. LAGUIO AIRA CHERIN LAGRAN JOAN L. ABLES CHRISTOFEREDES JABALLAS
Adviser: Mrs. ROSALINDA NUÑEZ

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets the data gathered through the use of the questionnaire administered to the respondents of the study.
Table 1 | YES | % | NO | % | TOTAL | Do you have gadgets? | 35 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 35 | Do you bring gadgets in school? | 29 | 83 | 6 | 27 | 35 | Does the use of gadgets in school affect your life as a student? | 25 | 71 | 10 | 29 | 35 |

Table 1 shown that all of the respondents have their own gadgets and 83% of them show that they bring gadgets in school while 27% of them prefer to not bring their gadgets in school. The table also shows that the use of gadgets in school affects the life of the student.
Table 2
Gadgets that the respondents owned or have GADGETS | No. | % | Mobile Phone only | 24 | 68.57 | Laptop only | 1 | 2.86 | Tablet only | 2 | 5.71 | Mobile Phone and Laptop | 4 | 11.43 | Mobile Phone and Tablet | 1 | 2.86 | Mobile Phone, Laptop and Tablet | 3 | 8.57 | TOTAL | 35 | 100 |

Table 2 shows the types of gadgets the respondent owned or have. Most of the respondents have their own mobile phone.

Gadgets Students Bring