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The first stage is planning which were done in two weeks. In the planning stage, the
problems were identified through observation and focus group activity. The researcher
identified that students could not analyse the graph optimistically. Students were uncertain
of the key features required in a graph. Failing to ascertain the fundamental features of a
graph, students were not able to synthesise the information correctly. In class, students
could not complete their task within the stipulated time given as they were unsure how to
deal with the graph.

The second stage is action, where the ‘TIDY AS SOC or DOC’ method is introduced to the
respondents. The third stage is observation, where respondents are observed to see the
changes they go through after using the ‘TIDY AS SOC or DOC’ method. The final stage is
reflection where the same method was tested in neighbouring schools and goes through
peer review.

5.1 Planning

5.1.1 Data Collection
Data was collected through observation and focus group as shown in Table 5.2.
Observational study or also known as direct observation was used to collect information
on students’ behaviour. Students’ abilities in graph interpretation were assessed when
they were asked to present their reports in class. A focus group was then carried out on
selected students who took part in a planned class discussion done in a non-threatening
and receptive environment (Kreuger, 1988:18). The purpose was to identify the area of
difficulty when students interpreted the given graph in a supportive environment.

Table 5.2 Data collection summary

Time Instrumentation Respondents Purpose
1 week i. Observational study Students’ problems
st
of January Students were put in Upper 6 Biology – during the class activities
2019 pairs or in three. They 11 students could be highlighted
were to identify the key through observational
features found in different study
graphs.

2nd week ii. Focus Group - To determine
of January students were asked the difficulties
2019 what they found difficult students faced
when they attempted in Graph
interpreting Interpretation.
the graphs

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