APPENDIX A

Peer Review Template for Research Paper

Title of the Paper: STREAMLINED MECHANISM FOR UTMOST RESEARCH

FUNCTIONALITY (SMURF) IN IMPROVING THE
SCHOOLS DIVISION PERFORMANCE
Author(s): CERILO C. ILLAGA JR
Reviewer's Name: JOANNE M. SUAREZ
Date of Review: 01-24-2024

General Comments:
Provide a briefoverview of The researcher undergone many studies to come up with
your overall impressions this amazing project SMURF that brings a huge changes
of the research paper. in that said School Division.
Include any general
observations or comments This research paper is proposed a creative project that
on the paper's quality, pushes a certain organization such as School Division of
relevance, and Calapan being mentioned in the study to move forward
organization. for the betterment in producing researches.

Strengths:
Identify the strengths and positive aspects of the research paper, such as the clarity of
the research objective, the quality of the literature review, or the robustness of the
methodology. Provide specific examples to support your points.

Clear Research Objective: The objectives of this study is clearly stated by the
researcher uses simply terms in order make it
comprehensive and answerable.
Literature Review: The resources utilized in the study provided
comprehensive information which are related to the main
purpose of the study.
Methodology: The researcher used descriptive-comparative design
was employed in the action research study as part of a
quantitative methodology used to measured the
difference between the facts from the past and to the
present data.
Data Analysis: The researcher used quantitative method in gathering
data from the past and to the present number of
productions.
 Discussion of Results:
After doing all the steps in achieving all set of objectives
of the project SMURF the researcher expertly explains
the evident result containing huge changes in the
production of research papers.

Areas for Improvement:

Highlight the areas in which the paper could be enhanced or clarified. Mention any
weaknesses or gaps in the paper and provide constructive suggestions for
improvement.

Research Questions and The researcher cited the questions in this study in outline
Hypotheses: properly.
Sample Size and The researcher well stated the numbers of teachers in
Demographics: the said Schools Division to be used in quantitative
methodology in gathering data.
Limitations:

Citations and References: Additional relevant literature or articles could be cited by

the researcher to strengthen his findings
Recommendations for This research can be conducted to other Schools
Future Research: Division.

Clarity and Organization: The researcher clearly explains the ideas and
information that are relevant to the study.

Overall Assessment:
Offer your overall
assessment of the This study is suitable for publication because it will
research paper. Comment contribute to the field of research production and the
on the potential creation of this project SMURF is blessing for other
contribution of the paper related organization.
to the field and whether it
is suitable for publication
or further development.
Recommendation:
Indicate your
recommendation based I recommend this research paper to be conducted to
on your assessment. This other Schools Division to create a change in terms of
can include research production using the project SMURF.
recommending Because this project is SMART
acceptance, revisions, or
rejection. If you Specific,Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-
recommend revisions, Bound.
specify the revisions you
believe are necessary for
the paper to meet the
required standards.

APPENDIX A
Peer Review Template for Research Paper

Title of the Paper: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND

UNDERSTANDING BY DESIGN AND THEIR EFFECTS
ON THE SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT AND
ATTITUDE OF SCIENCE STUDENTS
Author(s): Richard Dean B. Rubrica
Reviewer's Name: JOANNE M. SUAREZ
Date of Review: 01-24-2024

General Comments:
Provide a brief overview of The research paper was quite informative and thorough.
your overall impressions The researcher gave all the information required to
of the research paper. complete the study, including clear explanations of the
Include any general interventions and a wealth of knowledge on project-
observations or comments based learning that uses the UbD Framework to
on the paper's quality, measure learning in science subjects in a more realistic
relevance, and manner.
organization.

Strengths:
Identify the strengths and positive aspects of the research paper, such as the clarity of
the research objective, the quality of the literature review, or the robustness of the
methodology. Provide specific examples to support your points.

Clear Research Objective: The main purpose of the study, which is to examine how
students' academic growth in science is modified by the
project-based learning strategy that uses the
Understanding by Design framework, was made clear by
the researcher.
Literature Review: The articles that the researcher included in this study are
important and provide the necessary details to strongly
support and elaborate on the fundamental idea of the
project-based learning implementation utilizing the UbD
framework.
Methodology: Properly addressed the research inquiries and gaining a
deeper comprehension of the comprehensive effects
Data Analysis: The researcher's data collection was clearly impacted by
the use of the UbD framework in PBL to address
participants' concerns about studying science and
assess their overall academic progress.
Discussion of Results: After completing all of the steps and the researcher
applies PBL in Science Subject utilizing UbD framework,
expertly explaining the results and appropriately
elaborating the outcome.

Areas for Improvement:

Highlight the areas in which the paper could be enhanced or clarified. Mention any
weaknesses or gaps in the paper and provide constructive suggestions for
improvement.

Research Questions and Clear inquiries from the researcher are addressed and
Hypotheses: thoroughly explained at the conclusion of the study.
Sample Size and The researcher made it clear how many people were in
Demographics: each group, which is essential for conducting the study.
Limitations: Not only science but other subject areas might benefit
from project-based learning.
Citations and References: Additional relevant literature or articles could be cited by
the researcher to strengthen his findings.
Recommendations for The researcher may propose and recommend
Future Research: conducting out a study on project-based learning across
many disciplines.
Clarity and Organization: Clear and comprehensive organization of the data was
maintained throughout the research article.

Overall Assessment:
Offer your overall In my opinion, this study was appropriate for publishing
assessment of the because the project-based learning approach has
research paper. Comment demonstrated its efficacy in raising
on the potential academic success as well as the students' 21st century
contribution of the paper skills, which helps teachers to focus on developing these
to the field and whether it skills—which are just as important as the science
is suitable for publication knowledge students need to learn—such as critical
or further development. thinking, teamwork, creativity, computer literacy, and
cross-cultural understanding.
Recommendation:
Indicate your I suggest that other subject areas adopt it to enhance
recommendation based their instructional techniques and procedures in order to
on your assessment. This make classes more engaging and joyful. This research
can include study offered an enormous amount of information
recommending regarding the operation of Project-Based Learning within
acceptance, revisions, or the UbD framework and its necessity for use in the
rejection. If you classroom.
recommend revisions,
specify the revisions you
believe are necessary for
the paper to meet the
required standards.
 APPENDIX A
Peer Review Template for Research Paper

Title of the Paper: Improving the Basic Writing Skills of Grde 7

Learners in Filipino Subject
Author(s): Joey Ramos Cabigao
Reviewer's Name: JOANNE M. SUAREZ
Date of Review: 01-24-2024

General Comments:
Provide a brief overview of The research study was well-constructed, addressing all
your overall impressions potential issues with the problem of how to help students
of the research paper. in Grade 7 enhance their foundational writing skills and
Include any general develop efficient interventions and assessment
observations or comments techniques. In summary, I believe that implementing it
on the paper's quality, from the outset of schooling will bring about changes in
relevance, and education.
organization.

Strengths:
Identify the strengths and positive aspects of the research paper, such as the clarity of
the research objective, the quality of the literature review, or the robustness of the
methodology. Provide specific examples to support your points.

Clear Research Objective: The researcher addresses the purpose of the study in
detail, with the main objective trying to identify the
barriers in improving basic writing abilities of Grade 7
students and that’s really outstanding.
Literature Review: The resources utilized in the study fill in the gaps left by
the students' inadequate proficiency in fundamental
writing abilities and provide context for all the
competencies required for good writing.
Methodology: The researcher employed techniques based on Nunan’s
(1992) theory of language study follows a seven stages
cycle and they were succcesfully completed as shown in
the data.
 Data Analysis: The results of every procedure and intervention are
evident in the statistics.
Discussion of Results: Now that the procedures have all been completed, the
researcher expertly explains the results and moves on to
evaluating the participants' writing proficiency.

Areas for Improvement:

Highlight the areas in which the paper could be enhanced or clarified. Mention any
weaknesses or gaps in the paper and provide constructive suggestions for
improvement.

Research Questions and In terms of question and hypotheses it is well

Hypotheses: constructed.
Sample Size and The number of individuals to be used in purposive
Demographics: sampling was explicitly stated by the researcher.
Limitations: Basic writing abilities should be taught systematically
throughout schooling since they are applicable to many
subject areas, not just Filipino.
Citations and References: In order to strengthen his findings, the individual
conducting the study could cite additional sources or
publications.
Recommendations for The researcher could advocate for the rigorous teaching
Future Research: of fundamental writing abilities in elementary school and
extend this recommendation to other subject areas.
Clarity and Organization: The Research paper is well organized and clearly
elaborated with an outstanding and evident result.

Overall Assessment: This study addresses all of the reasons, problems, and
Offer your overall obstacles that Grade 7 Filipino students have when
assessment of the learning the fundamentals of writing. Clear proof was
research paper. Comment effectively provided by the researcher's methodologies
on the potential and procedures during the process of developing the
contribution of the paper interventions. It is appropriate for publishing so that it can
to the field and whether it be used by all educators as a resource when they are
is suitable for publication coming up with answers for problems in the future.
or further development.
Recommendation:
Indicate your
recommendation based It is advised that approval be granted with adaptation to
on your assessment. This all academic areas, not just Filipino. Basic writing
can include abilities should be taught gradually, using the right
recommending resources, especially in elementary school, when
acceptance, revisions, or learning is just getting started and parent-teacher
rejection. If you cooperation is crucial in the improvement of the learners.
recommend revisions,
specify the revisions you
believe are necessary for
the paper to meet the
required standards.
 APPENDIX A
Peer Review Template for Research Paper

Title of the Paper: IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION

THROUGH HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS
Author(s): Brigitte A. McKown, B.S.
Cynthia L. Barnett, B.S.

Reviewer's Name: JOANNE M. SUAREZ

Date of Review: 01-24-2024

General Comments:
Provide a brief overview of
your overall impressions The researcher provided a thorough explanation of all probable
of the research paper. causes why pupils in primary level struggled, they appropriately
Include any general described the reading strategies thet are required to help students
observations or comments improve their reading comprehension
on the paper's quality,
relevance, and
organization.

Strengths:
Identify the strengths and positive aspects of the research paper, such as the clarity of
the research objective, the quality of the literature review, or the robustness of the
methodology. Provide specific examples to support your points.

Clear Research Objective: The researcher cited clearly the main objective of this
study and provided relevant information.
Literature Review: The resource utilized and article used shows relation to
support the information in the study.
Methodology: Data were collected by both researchers using the
Teacher Observation Checklist is used by the
researcher.
Data Analysis: The whole intervention with this tool users could access
data about variations then pupils gained comprehension
and apply reading techniques is used in this study.
Discussion of Results: After completing all the processes, the researcher expertl
y describe the findings in
 the learners' assessment of their reading comprehension
using higher order thinking skills

Areas for Improvement:

Highlight the areas in which the paper could be enhanced or clarified. Mention any
weaknesses or gaps in the paper and provide constructive suggestions for
improvement.
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Research Questions and Researchers cited relevant questions and hypotheses
Hypotheses: that are clearly answered.
Sample Size and The numbers of participants and their Grade level is well
Demographics: stated by the researchers.
Limitations: This study may also apply to higher Grade Level it may
contribute improvement and serve as an additional
method or intervention.
Citations and References: The resource and article used provide support for
comprehensive elaborataion of information.
Recommendations for For the future research , this study may also applied or
Future Research: conducted to higher Grade level to know the potential
outcome.
Clarity and Organization: The researchers organized thoughts and ideas clearly.

Overall Assessment:
Offer your overall
assessment of the Reading proficiency is the most fundamental skill critical
research paper. Comment to most, if not all, academic learning and success in
on the potential school. The importance of teaching the fundamentals in
contribution of the paper reading from outmost of schooling will provide ways in
to the field and whether it improving the reading comprehension of the learners.
is suitable for publication
or further development.
Recommendation:
Indicate your
recommendation based
on your assessment. This
can include This research is recommended for publication because it
recommending provides comprehensive relevant information, reading
acceptance, revisions, or strategies and intervention that other eductators may
rejection. If you apply in the future challenges.
recommend revisions,
specify the revisions you
believe are necessary for
the paper to meet the
required standards.
 APPENDIX A
Peer Review Template for Research Paper

Title of the Paper: INCREASING STUDENT LEARNING IN

MATHEMATICS WITH THE USE OF
COLLABORATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES
Author(s): Jenna Di Fatta, B.A.
Sarah Garcia, B. S.
Stephanie Gorman, B. S.
Reviewer's Name: JOANNE M. SUAREZ
Date of Review: 01-24-2024

General Comments:
Provide a brief overview of
your overall impressions The use of multiple intelligences in the classroom
of the research paper. lessons is a widely popular technique to help students
Include any general retain and develop higher level thinking skills. The
observations or comments researcher created interventions that cater all the
on the paper's quality, probable of having low achievement of the participants in
relevance, and in Mathematics.
organization.

Strengths:
Identify the strengths and positive aspects of the research paper, such as the clarity of
the research objective, the quality of the literature review, or the robustness of the
methodology. Provide specific examples to support your points.

Clear Research Objective: The researchers presented the objective in a specific

way.
Literature Review: The articles from different proponent entirely support the
study in comprehensive manner.
Methodology: The methods used by the researchers created two
different surveys to gather data on their students’ views
on collaborative teaching as a whole.
Data Analysis: Collaborative Survey and the other was a Strategy
Survey used in gathering data.
 Discussion of Results: After completing all of the steps, strategies and
interventions the researchers expertly explains all the
results.

Areas for Improvement:

Highlight the areas in which the paper could be enhanced or clarified. Mention any
weaknesses or gaps in the paper and provide constructive suggestions for
improvement.

Research Questions and Clear inquiries from the researcher are addressed and
Hypotheses: thoroughly explained in a comprehensive way.
Sample Size and As the demographics in Chapter One showed, the High
Demographics: School at which the research project took place has a
diverse population. In addition there are other issues that
may impact student achievement in high school
mathematics.
Limitations: This research could also be conducted to intermediate
Grade Level in Elementary School.
Citations and References: In order to strengthen their findings, the individual
conducting the study could cite additional sources or
publications.
Recommendations for The researchers may propose and recommend
Future Research: conducting out a study in Intermediate Grade Level in
Elementary.
Clarity and Organization: The organization of ideas, information and interventions
are well stated.

Overall Assessment:
Offer your overall It has the potential to be published and conducted by
assessment of the other Grade Level for example in Intermediate Level in
research paper. Comment Elementary School in which the young learners enjoys
on the potential learning activities in teamwork and collaboration it makes
contribution of the paper the lesson more engaging and interesting.
to the field and whether it
is suitable for publication
or further development.
Recommendation:
Indicate your
recommendation based This study is recommended for publication and
on your assessment. This implementation because it promotes collaboration and
can include teamwork for learners wherein it makes the learning
recommending process meaning and comprehensive.
acceptance, revisions, or
rejection. If you
recommend revisions,
specify the revisions you
believe are necessary for
the paper to meet the
required standards.
 APPENDIX B
Rubric for Research reviews

Criteria Excellent Good (4) Satisfactor Needs Inadequat

(5) y (3) Improvem e (1)
ent (2)
Comprehensi The review The review The review The review The review
veness is thorough covers most addresses lacks is
and covers essential some key coverage extremely
all essential aspects, aspects but of essential brief and
aspects, with a few lacks depth aspects lacks
including minor or coverage and coverage
strengths, omissions. in certain focuses on of most key
weaknesses areas. a few aspects.
, and issues or
constructive aspects.
feedback.
Clarity and The review The review The review The review The review
Organization is well- is generally lacks some is is entirely
structured, well- clarity in disorganize disorganize
logically organized organization d and lacks d and
organized, and easy to and clarity, incoherent.
and easy to follow, with structure, making it
follow. a few minor making it difficult to
Comments issues in slightly understand
and clarity. challenging .
suggestions to follow.
are
presented
clearly.
Constructive The The The The The
Feedback feedback is feedback is feedback feedback is feedback is
specific, mostly includes mostly entirely
constructive, constructive, some critical and critical and
and with a few constructive lacks unhelpful.
provides general points but constructiv
 actionable comments lacks e
recommend or less specificity or suggestion
ations for specific actionable s for
improvemen recommend recommend improveme
t. ations. ations. nt.
Insight and The review The review The review The review The review
Analysis demonstrate displays a shows a demonstrat lacks any
s a deep good basic es a limited understand
understandi understandi understandi understand ing or
ng of the ng of the ng of the ing of the analysis of
paper, paper and paper but paper and the paper.
offering provides lacks in- lacks
insightful valuable depth substantial
analysis and analysis. analysis. analysis.
critical
evaluation.
Supporting The review The review The review The review The review
Evidence includes refers to mentions briefly provides
references specific sections of mentions no
to specific sections of the paper sections references
sections of the paper but lacks but lacks to the
the paper but may lack specificity or clear paper and
and uses evidence to evidence to references lacks
evidence to support support or supporting
support some points. comments. supporting evidence.
comments evidence.
and
recommend
ations.
Overall The The overall The overall The overall The overall
Assessment reviewer assessment assessment assessmen assessmen
and offers a well- is generally is provided t is limited t and
Recommenda justified well- but may lack and lacks recommen
tion overall justified, depth or justification dation are
assessment with a clear clear , and the entirely
and recommend justification, recommen missing.
provides a ation. and the dation is
clear recommend unclear.
recommend ation is less
ation for clear.
publication
or revisions.

Total Score (out of 30): _____ (Sum of the ratings in each category)