Analysis and Recommendation

Yes No
f % f %
Is mechanical
engineering your first 30 60% 20 40%
choice?
Table 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f %

Rating of
obtained
mathematical 1 3 0 4 3 2 17 19 1 0
knowledge and
skills from
previous years.

Table 1 shows the frequency distribution of responses regarding the respondents'

Table 1&2. Frequency distribution f responses for preliminary questions.

5 4 3 2 1 Mean Interpretation
 f % f % f % f % f %
The program
enabled me to
gain exposure 32 64% 18 36% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
in college level
coursework.
I view the
program as an
advantage for
me to equip 26 52% 24 47% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
myself for the
engineering
environment.
The program
provided
information
and experience 25 50% 18 36% 7 14% 0 0% 0 0%
that helped me
have a smooth
transition to
college.
The program
promoted the
benefits and
opportunities 25 50% 17 34% 8 16% 0 0% 0 0%
of the
engineering
course I’m
going to take.
The program
motivated me
more to pursue 22 44% 21 42% 6 12% 1 2% 0 0%
my engineering
course.
The program
enriched my 26 52% 19 38% 5 10% 0 0% 0 0%
interest in
mathematics
The program
enabled me to
build\enhance 30 60% 18 36% 2 4% 0 0% 0 0%
fundamental
mathematics
skills.
The program
increased my
level of 15 30% 27 54% 8 16% 0 0% 0 0%
confidence in
mathematics.
I am able to get
acquainted 17 34% 29 58% 3 6% 0 0% 1 2%
with the
university.
Gaining friends
prior to the
beginning of 22 34% 26 52% 1 2% 0 0% 1 2%
the academic
year is good for

Table 3. Frequency distribution of responses

me.
Table 3 shows the mean and percentage of the responses regarding the influence of Bridging
Engineering Education Program (BEEP) to BSME students who undergo the program.

Conclusion
Based on the preceding results, the following conclusions were drawn:
The findings of the study showed that the statements with the highest response are enabling
students to gain exposure in college level coursework.

Recommendation
Based on the conclusions of the study, the researchers recommend that:

Universities should be encouraged to implement bridging programs especially in engineering

courses.

Our school, Technological University of the Philippines Visayas should strengthen the bridging
program since the program can greatly affect the upcoming freshmen students’ overall
preparedness in tackling engineering subjects and transition to college.

School administrators and instructors should support the program for the sake of helping students
increase their chances of increasing their knowledge and skills in mathematics.
A similar study should be conducted with a greater population size to have more conclusive
results.

Research Instrument

The researchers used a 5-point Likert scale survey-questionnaire; (5) strongly agree, (4) agree,
(3) neither agree nor disagree, (2) disagree, and (1) strongly disagree. The following guide was used to
interpret the rating of the responses.

Mean Range Verbal Interpretation

4.50 – 5.00 Very High

3.50 – 4.49 High

2.50 – 3.49 Average

1.50 – 2.49 Low

1.00 – 1.49 Very Low

Table 2. Mean Range and Interpretation for the level of perception of Grade 12 ABM students
and their level of academic performance towards FABM 1.