TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Approval Sheet I
Acknowledgment II
Dedication III
Abstract IV
CHAPTER 1 V
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Rationale of the Study 1
Theoretical Background 3
Review of Related Literature 4
THE PROBLEM 9
Statement of the Problem 9
Significance of the Study 10
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design 11
Research Environment 12
Research Respondents 12
Research Instrument 12
Research Procedure 13
Data Gathering 13
Treatment of Data 13
Ethical Considerations 16
Trustworthiness of the Research 16
DEFINITION OF TERMS 18
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Gender and Graduation Year Distribution
Gender and Graduation Year Distribution 19
Academic Performance Distribution 20
Distribution of Respondents' Licensure Exam Results 20
Correlation Between Students’ Academic Performance and 21
Board Examination Results
Analysis of UCLM Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Alignment with 22
Board Examination
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Finding 23
Conclusion 24
Recommendations 25
REFERENCES 26
A Transmittal Letter 27
B Informed Consent 28
C Survey Questionnaire 32
D Location Map 33
CURRICULUM VITAE 34