Title

USING INQUIRY-BASED INSTRUCTION IN ENHANCING
STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE IN SCIENCE

Author(s)

GINO P. SANOY

GRACE A. FLORES

Affiliation

MISAMIS UNIVERSITY

Degree Program

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) – Science

Contributor

BAZAR, JAME S. – Adviser

BALUYOS, GENELYN R. - Instructor

VILLANTES, YUNALYN L. - Panel

NANUD, MAY NOREN D. - Panel

Year

2025

Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness of Inquiry-Based Instruction (IBI) in enhancing college students’ science performance and scientific inquiry skills using a one-group pretest-posttest design, revealing statistically significant improvements in both areas after the intervention. The findings highlight the potential of IBI to foster deeper conceptual understanding and engagement, supporting its broader application in science education to promote meaningful, skill-based learning.

Keywords

Active Learning Strategies, Higher-Order Thinking Skills, Science Achievement