Automated Class Record System
Automated Class Record System
A Capstone Project
Presented to the Faculty of the
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Computer Science and Information Technology
Negros Oriental State University
Campus I, Bais City, Philippines
by
ROWIELYN C. AGUSTIN
WILNAR C. MAHINAY
March, 2019
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APPROVAL SHEET
CHARESS R. ORAC
Adviser
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DEDICATION
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Omnipotent God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, for His divine guidance
and for giving the researchers enough wisdom and strength to finish this one-of-
a-kind project;
Dr. Ann Concordia F. Mier, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, for her
guidance and unending motivation;
Mr. Nilo B. Cadiz and Ms. Rhea D. Alcazar, Panel Members, for their
constructive comments and suggestions;
Mr. John Venheart T. Alejo, ITS 146 Instructor, for sharing his
knowledge and skills in class and for his constant encouragement in finishing this
project;
Mrs. Chona C. Quitevis, English Critic, for her deep concern and untiring
effort and patience in editing the whole manuscript;
Beloved parents and siblings for their love and support emotionally and
financially;
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To all the people whom the researchers had failed to mention, but had
greatly contributed to this successful project…
The Researchers
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ABSTRACT
Author: ADALID, K., AGUSTIN, R., AMAS, J., LUZ, A., MAHINAY, W., and
SAYCON, S.
Year: 2018-2019
This study aims to create Automated Class Record System for Negros Oriental
State University –Bais City Campuses College Arts and Sciences, in Bais City,
Negros Oriental; Philippines. The methodology used in this study included
economic feasibility, schedule feasibility, operational feasibility, etc. Results
revealed that this system computed the midterm and final grades (see Fig. 19, p.
43); recorded the College of Arts and Sciences students attendance, activities,
exams, projects, and quizzes of the performances (as shown in Fig. 20-24, pp. 44-
48); and generated grade sheets (as shown in Fig. 25, pp. 49). In terms of the
researchers used the following software specification: Sublime text, Google
Chrome, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, MYSQL, XAMPP (see p. 30). Therefore, the
researchers concluded that the new system computed the midterm and final
grades accurately, recorded students’ attendance, activities, exams, projects, and
quizzes reliably, and generated grade sheets speedily. The newly created system
is highly recommended to the College of Arts and Sciences, Instructors, and Future
Researcher
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication .................................................................................................. ii
Abstract..................................................................................................... iv
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Related Studies ...........................................................................................7
defined.
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Development ............................................................................................ 30
Conclusion ................................................................................................ 50
Recommendations..................................................................................... 50
BIBLIOGRAPHY ----------------------------------------------------------- 53
APPENDICES --------------------------------------------------------------- 55
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LIST OF TABLES
1 Gantt Chart 22
3 Software Specification 29
4 Hardware Specification 30
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LIST OF FIGURES
4 Requirements Modeling 22
9 Home Page 33
10 Instructor’s Page 34
12 Students’ Page 36
13 Subject Page 37
25 Grading Sheet 49
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Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
generation people live in a modern world that technology has a very high impact
on our lives, which can change the way people work, the way people think and
made easier and faster. Recording of students’ performances is one of the most
important things that instructors need to keep. Using that record, instructors can
hereafter) designed by the researchers of this study, instructors easily record all
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In short, the new system helped every instructor to spend more time in the
preparation of the course plan and less time in the recording and computation of
Project Context
instructors who find difficulty in creating class records and in monitoring students’
systematic and well organized records. It eliminates the need for manual
computation and recording of each grade and it gives less error. It does not only
benefit the instructors but the student as well because of the improvement
instructors. This system serves as a tool for easier accessibility of grades, both for
The College of Arts and Sciences, as one of the five colleges in Negros
Oriental State University Bais City Campus, aimed to adapt a new system in
recording students’ grades and performances in class. This college offers two
Assistant Dean, Faculty and Staff and Students. Each student is evaluated in terms
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As observed, CAS had no proper system that managed the grades of the
students. The program documentation and recording had been compiled in spread
sheet format which were inaccessible either by the students or the staff. The
records became difficult to manage after the program lasted for more than a year.
The students’ records, subject list, students’ grades, and program schedule were
grade easily. In terms of accuracy, the new system recorded and computed
The Automated Class Record System for NORSU-BCC CAS stores all the
information of the instructors, students, and subject. It also has an automatic class
record format that contains list of all students enrolled in the subject. The users
set their own percentage based on their criteria. The system records all the
students’ performances in class and computes the students’ semestral grades with
the corresponding percentage in the given criteria. This system generates the
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Objectives of the Study
Scope
This system had two users: admin and instructor. However, the Dean, as
system administrator, has the right to add the instructor’s information, instructor’s
loads, adds and update student’s information, and also add the subjects of the
college. Instructors add and search who are officially enrolled or not. Also, they
are authorized to view students loads. Instructors can only view their class records
that show attendance, activity, exams, and projects of each student under their
subject, for security purposes. This system has a configuration to have an accurate
Limitations
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This system is exclusively designed for the College of Arts and Sciences
online. This system cannot determine if the student is already dropped because of
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Chapter II
This part discusses the review of related literature and studies on the study
RELATED LITERATURE
classrooms.
Kings College in London defined Student Records as a based service that allows
1996, the State of Florida General Records Schedule GS5 for University/community
College Records posts that a student record, also known as an education record,
memory, magnetic tape, cassette, disk or CD. Student records may be presented
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These records are used to assist offices in their support of basic institutional
Meanwhile, Muhenda & Lwanga (2000) noted that student record is not only
used for storing large database or knowledge base. It can be used for knowing the
current status of any aspect of the business due to its on-line real time processing
in Uganda.
According to Phelps, et al. (2004), innovations have been made possible for
the operations of the computer and easy enough in processing record systems
such as, creation of data record systems, creation of data records storing, filling
In addition, Safazarde & Mansoori (2009) cite that subsystems range from
Therefore, the researchers believed that the above literatures added their ideas
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RELATED STUDIES
The related studies cited below introduce the different concepts, ideas,
A. International
society exploit the value of individual and collective experience. Student records
records are created for the student once they enroll on the programme of the
polytechnic. The completeness and reliability of the records are critical to the
polytechnic system itself and to the student. The study relied on the case study
method which was qualitative and investigative. Data collected was through
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interview and observation and analysed qualitatively. A total of 15 people had
been primary users of student records participated in the study. The records
life cycle was used as the theoretical framework. Finding revealed the absence
managing records.
in the university as well as colleges. Student information system dealt with all
kind of student details, academic related reports, college details, course details,
curriculum, batch details, placement details and other resource related details
too. It tracked all the details of a student from the day one to the end of the
course which was used for all in reporting purpose; tracking of attendance;
curriculum details; exam details; project or any other assignment details; and
final exam results. All these should be available through a secure, online
interface embedded in the college’s website. It should also have faculty details,
batch execution details, students’ details in all aspects, the various academic
also facilitated and explored all the activities that were happening in the
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college. Different reports and queries were generated based on vast options
B. National
grading.
aiming to produce high quality software output that meets or even exceeds
goal of the study. The developed system was tested in Adamson University and
of “excellent” with a mean average of 4.76. This proved that the system was a
grading.
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Integrated Educational Management Tool for Adamson University is a
developing web sites. The system had been successfully tested for functionality,
reliability, usability, efficiency, and portability of the website with results that
examination and student grading system for efficiency, reliability, and accessibility.
available offline class records and exams with online auto synchronization of data
processes. With the utilization of a new system, Adamson University came up with
materials, paperless examination, class record, and test materials so that the
faculty could minimize time for preparing examination materials and in checking
and recording exam results. Time spent for the preparation and revision of
Class Recording System, the faculty members in UC- CICS used either the pre-
defined class recording template in Microsoft Excel or the traditional and manual
way in class record book. These methods were already proven and tested for its
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effectiveness. However, problems and discomforts have been experienced during
the releasing of grades. One of these was that a student had to look for his or her
subject teacher to know if he or she passed the subject or not. Students also had
to secure their grades slips signed by their teachers to enrol in those subjects with
pre-requisites. Moreover, the proponents had also observed that there were needs
for improvement of the current class recording system. These needs included
mentioned needs for improvement of the current system. The system provided a
parents or guardians to access and view the periodic grades. The system helped
the dean in monitoring regularly the students and the teachers of UC-CCS, in terms
of class record keeping. Nevertheless, the system had its set of limitations. It did
the teachers must be done within the Local Area Network. The developed system
was not linked with the EDP office for the class master list. The dean manually
added the class master list to the network to avoid redundancy. The system did
not have the support from the Registrar’s office for electronic processing of grade
sheets. Non-numeric remarks like NC, W, and/or 3W were not supported by the
system.
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C. Local
System for NORSU BCC CAS Instructors,” they created an e-grading system for
the NORSU-BCC CAS Instructors. Results revealed that most of the students
Strongly Agreed that the Manual Grading System was time-consuming and
inaccurate. Results also showed that most of the students Strongly Agreed that
inaccurate. Moreover, results showed that CAS instructors Strongly Agreed that
the manual release of grades per semester was time-consuming and required more
On the other hand, the E-Grade Viewing was fast and it saved time.
Automated evaluation of grades was also fast, not time-consuming, and accurate.
Instructors also Strongly Agreed that automated releasing of grades per semester
was fast, not time-consuming, and did not need more space for storage. Therefore,
the researchers concluded that the created system was of great help to the
NORSU-BCC College of Arts and Sciences Instructors and was recommended for
Theoretical Framework
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This part of the study below presents the theories which serve as the bases
in presenting more valid and reliable concepts from famous advocates: NORSU
1998 and structuration theory by Giddens in 1984. These are used by the
Record Management
Big Bucket Theory Archival Theory
Theory
(Cisco, 2008) (Acland, 1992)
(Buckland, 1990)
Record System for NORSU-BCC CAS. The Theoretical Framework describe the
theories and introduces it why the research problem still exist and the structure
that can hold or support a theory of a research study. The theoretical Framework
of the study is based on the Records Management Theory and Big Bucket Theory.
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According to Buckland (1990), “Records management is responsible for the
includes many different but related elements, all with the goal of controlling access
combination of both.
is the person responsible for records management within the organizational, but
that person often has a team of people working together to create and maintain
system.
compliance and reducing the risk of mismanaged files. And, in practice, it often
does just that. But the big buckets do carry some considerations of their own.
There is the danger of creating categories that are too abroad, which affects
accessibility stored. Also, the documents in a single category are retained for as
long as the longest retention schedule in that bucket. This means that some
records may be kept far beyond the time they normally would have been
destroyed.
Archival Theory
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According to Acland (1992), “A change in the traditionally perceived archival
mindset is needed here to manage the records and their continuum, not the relics
at the end stage in the record life cycle.” With the spotlight clearly on the record
rather than the relic, The equilibrium can be adjusted to provide efficient, effective
and innovative public record management with an intellectual control not custody
axis, safeguarding and making accessible archival resources for good government,
the development of the system. These theories were found to be more helpful in
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Conceptual Framework of the Project / Study
Figure 2 above presents the Input, Output, and Process (IOP) of the
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In the Input Stage, the researchers brainstormed about what to create
to support the ideas and concepts of the researchers in designing ACRS NORSU-
CAS.
In the Process Stage, the Waterfall Model was used applying step by
step procedures of the research. Firstly, the researchers followed the initial step
whish was Planning wherein the researchers planned about the desired project-
Automated Class Record System for NORSU-BCC CAS. Secondly, the researchers
followed the Requirement Analysis wherein the researchers gathered all the data
needed in designing the new system. Next was the System Analysis wherein the
researchers analyzed the design of the system. Then, after the Analysis, Coding
came next wherein the programmer encoded all the codes needed by the system.
Then, Testing was done to check whether the system worked properly or not.
Lastly, the researchers followed the final step which was the Implementation
which was the Automated Class Record System for NORSU-BCC CAS.
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Chapter III
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
The Automated Class Record System plays a key role in the management
system of any school. However, such systems do not often relate expectations,
outcomes, and performance. As each student desires to achieve a good score for
each assignment, exam, project and/or report the whole process adds heavy
workload for teachers in order to make their evaluation fair, comprehensive, and
educational tool kit, particularly when it can provide less effort and more effective
that CAS instructors students’ grade were as vital information needed in advancing
to the next year level and its accuracy must be given importance.
Instructors felt that time they take in recording and computing for the
grades of their students was time that could be better spent elsewhere, like
preparing lessons, researching, or meeting with their students. With the advent of
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computer technology, more and more schools were taking advantage of a variety
of grading systems that helped save time on administrative tasks and give teachers
Text used in encoding the codes for the system; 2) Google Chrome, this
application tested the system if it worked properly or not; 3) HTML, this software
was used to develop mark-up languages of the site and provide the interface of
the system; 4)CSS used to enhance the system by adding style to images,
background, text, tables, and other HTML tags; 5) Bootstrap was used to create
another Personal Computer (PC); 6) PHP a software that wrote generated pages
dynamically connects to MySQL, and controls the pages of the web; 7) MYSQL
served as a local database of the system; and 8) XAMPP was used as the main
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Chapter IV
system.
This part of the project study involves the feasibility analysis for the system.
This includes the creations of the data flow diagram, system flowchart, scheduling
which is the Gantt Chart, Use Case Diagram, and for the modelling stage. The last
is the analysis, this is required in order to identify the problem and its cause and
Operational Feasibility
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Functional Decomposition Diagram
going to develop after studying the data that are gathered in feasibility and
planning phase. This would help to track the functionalities of the system and to
Figure 3 above shows the data flow of the Automated Class Record System
for NORSU-BCC CAS. The admin has access to the whole system. Only the
instructor can record the performances of the students and release the students’
grade sheets.
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Schedule Feasibility
Gantt Chart
Gantt chart is a visual view of tasks scheduled over time. Gantt charts are
used for planning projects of all sizes and they are a useful way of showing what
work is scheduled to be done on a specific day. It presents the start and end dates
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Economic Feasibility
Cost and benefit assumption helped the researchers to determine the cost
and benefit in building and implementing the project. In this phase the estimated
cost in implementing cost in implementing the system and what would be the
Table 2 below shows the cost and benefits for the development and
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Requirements Modeling
This part of the project study involves the feasibility analysis for the system.
This includes the creations of data flow diagram, system flowchart, scheduling
which is the Gantt Chart, Use Case Diagram, and for the modelling stage. In the
analysis, problems and its cause and solutions for its problems are identified.
Figure 4 above shows the Requirements Modeling. This requires the flow of
the system. It shows the input, process, and output of the system. This Model is
the summary of the results where all inputs are encoded. In the process, all the
data can be edited, updated, and deleted using the system. And the output
Performance
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The system can be used twice a year at the end of semester. Computation,
evaluation, distributing of students’ grades, are easier than before because this
Control
The students need to submit all the requirements on time and Instructors
record all the performances of their students. Recording of all information from
students on time is one of the reasons for making an improved system, in terms
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Data and Process Modeling
Figure 5 above presents the Data Flow Diagram of Automated Class Record
for NORSU-BCC CAS. Data Flow Diagram use various symbols to show how the
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Object Modeling
features.
Figure 6 above presents the Use Case Diagram that takes the requirements
of the system. A use case diagram illustrates the instruction between the admin
and users. It shows the admin can add, update, and search instructor and subject.
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In addition, the admin can view and print the lists of instructors, student, subject,
Users, it can add and search the students. And also it can set percentages
Data Design
Class Record System for NORSU-BCC CAS that focuses on the database structure
to store and manage an end-user data. The database design of this study is based
on the entity model. Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) uses graphical presentation
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Figure 7. Entity Relationship Diagram
Figure 7 above shows the Entity Relationship Diagram, also called an entity
each other, typically used in computing in regard to the organization of data within
concept about which data is stored. The Instructors Load table is connected to
Instructors, Subjects, Students’ Load, and Grading System table. Students’ Load is
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Development
Software Specification
specification for the system such as Browser Requirements, and Operating System
SOFTWARE USE
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Hardware Specification
Table 4 below presents the needed requirements of the server for the
500GB HDD
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User-Interface Design
Figure 8 above displays the Login Page where the Admin enters his/her
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Figure 9. Home Page
where the system administrator can store the information of the Instructors,
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Figure 10. Instructor’s Page
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Figure 11. Instructor’s Load Page
Figure 11 above presents the Instructor’s Load Page. It is where the system
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Figure 12. Students’ Page
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Figure 13. Subject Page
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Figure 14. Semester and School Year Page
Figure 14 above shows the Semester and School Year Page. It is where
the system administrator adds and updates the Semester and School Year.
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Figure 15. Login Page for User
Figure 15 above depicts the Login Page for User where the user enters
his/her Username and Password to access the system, for security reasons.
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Figure 16. View Subject Page
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Figure 17. Add Student Page
Figure 17 above depicts the Add Student Page. It is where instructor adds
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Figure 18. View Student’s Page
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Figure 19. Class Record Page
Figure 19 above shows the Class Record Page. It is where instructor records
the student/s’ attendance, activity, exam, project, and quiz and views grade
sheets.
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Figure 20. Add Attendance Page
Figure 20 above presents the Add Attendance Page wherein the instructor
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Figure 21. Add Activity Page
Figure 21 above presents the Add Activity Page wherein the instructor
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Figure 22. Add Exam Page
Figure 22 above shows the Add Exam Page wherein the instructor records
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Figure 23. Add Project Page
Figure 23 above shows the Add Project Page, wherein the instructor
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Figure 24. Add Quiz Page
Figure 24 above shows the Add Quiz Page, wherein the instructor records
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Figure 25. Grading Sheet
Figure 25 above illustrates the Grade Sheet wherein the system generates
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Figure 26. Setting for Criteria Page
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Chapter V
Conclusion
computed the midterm and final grades accurately; recorded students’ attendance,
activities, exams, projects, and quizzes reliably; and generated grade sheets
speedily.
Recommendations
Results of this study will help in solving the problems encountered by the
CAS Dean and Instructors in computing grades and in submitting the grade sheets
on time.
BSInT Students
The results of this study will serve as guide to BSInT students who wish to
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Future Researchers
The results of this study will provide more information to other researchers
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
A. Online Sources
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B. Unpublished Theses
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APPENDICES
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CSC 145/Thesis 1/ ITS 145 Capstone Project 1
TEAM / KWEEEEE
ALIAS
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CSC 145/Thesis 1/ ITS 145 Capstone Project
HDD : 500GB
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Appendix B. Pre-Proposal Statement Template
In compliance with the pertinent provisions of CMO No. 25, series of 2015, and in
order to ensure that the quality of the capstone projects of the BS Information
Technology Students are in accordance with the University’s standards, it is
imperative that the said projects be subjected to thorough evaluation and final
defense.
In view of the foregoing, you are cordially invited to the Chairperson of the Panel
of Evaluators for the project entitled “AUTOMATED CLASS RECORD FOR
NORSU-BCC CAS” by Rowielyn C. Agustin, et al.
Below is the information relative to the time and place of final defense.
Attached is the copy of the manuscript and Evaluation Sheet for your guidance.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
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CHARESS R. ORAC
Project Adviser
Negros Oriental State University
In compliance with the pertinent provisions of CMO No. 25, series of 2015, and in
order to ensure that the quality of the capstone projects of the BS Information
Technology Students are in accordance with the University’s standards, it is
imperative that the said projects be subjected to thorough evaluation and final
defense.
In view of the foregoing, you are cordially invited to be the Panel of Evaluators for
the project entitled “AUTOMATED CLASS RECORD FOR NORSU-BCC CAS” by
Rowielyn C. Agustin, et al.
Below is the information relative to the time and place of final defense.
Attached is the copy of the manuscript and Evaluation Sheet for your guidance.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
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CHARESS R. ORAC
Project Adviser
Negros Oriental State University
Appendix E. Invitational Letter to the Member 2
RHEA D. ALCAZAR
Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences
NORSU
In compliance with the pertinent provisions of CMO No. 25, series of 2015, and in
order to ensure that the quality of the capstone projects of the BS Information
Technology Students are in accordance with the University’s standards, it is
imperative that the said projects be subjected to thorough evaluation and final
defense.
In view of the foregoing, you are cordially invited to be the Panel of Evaluators for
the project entitled “AUTOMATED CLASS RECORD FOR NORSU-BCC CAS” by
Rowielyn C. Agustin, et al.
Below is the information relative to the time and place of final defense.
Attached is the copy of the manuscript and Evaluation Sheet for your guidance.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
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CHARESS R. ORAC
Project Adviser
Negros Oriental State University
Appendix F. Map of NORSU-BCC, Bais City, Negros Oriental
For the details of the source code, please refer to the soft copy
attached at the inside back cover of this hardbound copy of the study.
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Appendix H. User’s Manual
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Home Page
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Add Instructor’s Page
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Instructor’s Load Page
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Students’ Page
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Subject Page
the student/s.
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Semester and School Year Page
20. Click Add Semester and School Year button to add semester and
school year.
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Log-in User Page
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View Instructor’s Page
25. Click Add Student button to add student to check if the student is
officially enrolled.
28. Click Set the Percentage icon according to the instructor’s criteria.
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Add Student Page
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Close Page
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Class Record Page
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Add Attendance
class.
35. Click Set the Date button to set the date of class.
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Add Activity Page
37. Click Input the Total Score button to input students’ scores.
39. Click Input the Total Item button to input total items.
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Add Exam Page
40. Click Input the Total Score button to input students’ total
score.
41. Click Set the Date button to set the date of administering the
examination.
42 . Click Input the Total Item to input the total items of the test.
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Add Project Page
44. Click Set the Date button to set the date of the submission of
the project.
45 . Click Input the Total Item button to input the total points of
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Add Quiz Page
46. Click Input the Total Score button to input the total score of
47. Click Set the Date button to input the date of the quiz.
48 . Click Input the Total Item button to input the total items of
the quiz.
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49. Click Print Button to print the grade sheet.
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Update Subject Criteria
53. Click Update the Criteria button to update entries of criteria for
judging students’ activities.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
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KRIZZIA MAE Y. ADALID
Combado, Calasga-an, Bais City , Negros Oriental
09082208501
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Gender : Female
Nationality : Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
March 27,2019
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ROWIELYN C. AGUSTIN
Brgy. Novallas, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
09758905938
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Gender : Female
Nationality : Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
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JEAN-MAE T. AMAS
Brgy.2, Domolog, Bindoy, Negros Oriental
09751829179
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Gender : Female
Nationality : Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
March 27,2019
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Bindoy, Negros Oriental
09161386689
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Gender : Male
Nationality : Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
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Tacloban City, Leyte
WILNAR C. MAHINAY
Barangay Lag-it, Tayasan, Negros Oriental
09753421876
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Gender : Male
Nationality : Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
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Tayasan, Negros Oriental
09219331624
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Gender : Female
Nationality : Filipino
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
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