UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO RESEARCH JOURNAL The UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO Research Journal is published semi-annually in June and December by the University of Baguio Research and Development Center, Baguio City, Philippines. Its general objective is to publish scholarly research works in the different fields of knowledge. Its specific objective is to encourage research on problems and issues regarding CAR and neighboring regions and on the culture of the different ethnic groups of the Cordilleras. Call for papers. Manuscripts submitted for publication must be in an electronic copy and should not exceed ten (10) pages. Dimensions of the paper is 0.6" margin on all sides, with a 6" x 9" paper size. Use the Rockwell font with an 11.5 point size. The text is justified, using normal paragraphs wherein the first line is indented five character spaces from the left margin. Observe single-spaced lines within a paragraph, and double-space between paragraphs or between headings/subheadings and the subsequent paragraph. The following sections must be present in the manuscript: an Abstract of about 200 words, Background of the Study, Methodology, Results / Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations. The Tables & Figures (optional) and References should be placed on a separate page. Authors shall assume full responsibility for conveyed opinions and the accuracy of statements in the articles. Research and Development Center Director. Dr. Lloyd V. Orduña Research and Development Center Staff. Mr. Oliver Richard C. Celi, Ms. Sheena T. Merino, Mr. Joseph Rene P. Pascua, Ms. Marilou B. Sannadan, Postal Address: The Editor-in-Chief, UB Research Journal, Research and Development Center, University of Baguio, General Luna Rd., 2600 Baguio City, Philippines Telephone Numbers: (6374)442-3540, (6374)442-3036, (6374)442-4915 loc. 232; Fax No. (6374)442-3071 E-mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.ubaguio.edu/research Entered as third class mail matter at the Baguio City Post Office on December 18, 1979 ISSN 0115-2521 Copyright©2013 by the University of Baguio Volume XXXVII • No. 1 • January - June 2013 Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lloyd V. Orduña Research Managing Editor Mr. Joseph Rene P. Pascua Journal Lay-out Artist Mr. Oliver Richard C. Celi Institutional Research Review Committee contentsVolume XXXVII • No. 1 • January - June 2013 Editorial Review Committee Dr. Ely Jose F. As-il Refereed Research Dr. Pacencia S. Calpito Dr. Rhoda B. Galangco 1 Correlation of the BS Criminology Students’ Performance Ms. Teresa N. Villanueva in the Mock Board Examination and their Reading Comprehension Skills Ethics Review Committee Jocelyn L. Alimondo | Miguel Xerxes R. Villacrucis Victor O. de los Santos General Dr. Lloyd V. Orduña Dr. Kareen B. Leon Health Dr. Ma. Lourdes E. Cantor Researches The test and the use of Mr. Elton John D. Delos Santos man’s education is that Ms. Ivy Mae V. Marbella Arsenic, Cadmium and Lead Levels in Breast Milk of he finds pleasure in the Dr. Benilda Z. Narcelles 17 Volunteer Mothers in Baguio City, Philippines exercise of his mind.. Marilou M. Saong | Irene B. Rodriguez| Riza A. Magbitang Instrumentation Review Committee Jacques Martin Barzun Engr. Elisabeth D. Calub Ms. Stephanie B. Pablo Towards Enabling Leadership in the University of Baguio Ms. Marilou B. Sannadan 37 vis-à-vis Achievements: The Need of the Dr. Marilou M. Saong Modern Society Dyesebel L. Chinayo Statistics Review Committee Dr. Avelina U. Garcia Engr. Victor V. Hafalla Jr. Health and Safety Needs of the University of Baguio Mr. Miguel Xerxes R. Villacrucis 53 Employees and Faculty Acknowledgment Marilou M. Saong (For the refereed research) Prof. Janet Lynn Montemayor Performance of Dentistry Extendee Graduates in the Benguet State University 77 Theoretical Aspect of the Comprehensive Examination and Board Examination Maria Lourdes E. Cantor UB Research Journal Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lloyd V. Orduña Research Managing Editor Mr. Joseph Rene P. Pascua Journal Lay-out Artist Mr. Oliver Richard C. Celi Institutional Research Review Committee contentsVolume XXXVII • No. 1 • January - June 2013 Editorial Review Committee Dr. Ely Jose F. As-il Refereed Research Dr. Pacencia S. Calpito Dr. Rhoda B. Galangco 1 Correlation of the BS Criminology Students’ Performance Ms. Teresa N. Villanueva in the Mock Board Examination and their Reading Comprehension Skills Ethics Review Committee Jocelyn L. Alimondo | Miguel Xerxes R. Villacrucis Victor O. de los Santos General Dr. Lloyd V. Orduña Dr. Kareen B. Leon Health Dr. Ma. Lourdes E. Cantor Researches The test and the use of Mr. Elton John D. Delos Santos man’s education is that Ms. Ivy Mae V. Marbella Arsenic, Cadmium and Lead Levels in Breast Milk of he finds pleasure in the Dr. Benilda Z. Narcelles 17 Volunteer Mothers in Baguio City, Philippines exercise of his mind.. Marilou M. Saong | Irene B. Rodriguez| Riza A. Magbitang Instrumentation Review Committee Jacques Martin Barzun Engr. Elisabeth D. Calub Ms. Stephanie B. Pablo Towards Enabling Leadership in the University of Baguio Ms. Marilou B. Sannadan 37 vis-à-vis Achievements: The Need of the Dr. Marilou M. Saong Modern Society Dyesebel L. Chinayo Statistics Review Committee Dr. Avelina U. Garcia Engr. Victor V. Hafalla Jr. Health and Safety Needs of the University of Baguio Mr. Miguel Xerxes R. Villacrucis 53 Employees and Faculty Acknowledgment Marilou M. Saong (For the refereed research) Prof. Janet Lynn Montemayor Performance of Dentistry Extendee Graduates in the Benguet State University 77 Theoretical Aspect of the Comprehensive Examination and Board Examination Maria Lourdes E. Cantor Volume XXXVII • No. 1 • January - June 2013 91 A Survey of the University of Baguio Research & 163 Emotional Literacy of Basic Education Teachers in the Development Center’s Services Diocese of Baguio-Benguet Marilou B. Sannadan Florence M. Sison 111 Completion of Clinical Requirements of UB Dentistry Clinicians Maria Lourdes E. Cantor | Belen W. Nievera Thesis Abstracts The Al-Maarif Educational Center Inc.: An Evaluation 165 Stephanie A. Ballaho Articles Emerging Methodologies and Challenges in Engineering Ang Alluyon ng University of Baguio Science High 127 167 School: Isang Pagtataya Education Research Demetrio R. Custodio Jr. Victor V. Hafalla Jr. 169 Factors Affecting the Science Competency of the 139 Exploratory Assessment of Carbon Stocks in Benguet Pine University of Baguio High School Students (Pinus kesiya) and other Carbon Pools in Busol Watershed Margie S. De Vera and Forest Reservation Christopher J. Tapnio Response and Rehabilitation Services of Baguio’s 171 Social Welfare and Development Office Odessa D. Valencia Dissertation Abstracts Reading Performance in Filipino of Grade Four Pupils Teaching Practices in Community and Public Health 173 in Selected Private Schools In Baguio City 157 Course among Schools of Medical Technology Alicia D. Viduya Pacencia S. Calpito 175 Fostering English Learning through Strategies in Morphophonemic Analysis of Ilocano-Influenced Tangshan City, China 159 Filipino Lexicon Yue Lui Marivic B. Mutong Mentoring Practices in Private Higher Education 161 Institutions in Baguio City Concepcion J. Shimerda UB Research Journal 91 A Survey of the University of Baguio Research & 163 Emotional Literacy of Basic Education Teachers in the Development Center’s Services Diocese of Baguio-Benguet Marilou B. Sannadan Florence M. Sison 111 Completion of Clinical Requirements of UB Dentistry Clinicians Maria Lourdes E. Cantor | Belen W. Nievera Thesis Abstracts The Al-Maarif Educational Center Inc.: An Evaluation 165 Stephanie A. Ballaho Articles Emerging Methodologies and Challenges in Engineering Ang Alluyon ng University of Baguio Science High 127 167 School: Isang Pagtataya Education Research Demetrio R. Custodio Jr. Victor V. Hafalla Jr. 169 Factors Affecting the Science Competency of the 139 Exploratory Assessment of Carbon Stocks in Benguet Pine University of Baguio High School Students (Pinus kesiya) and other Carbon Pools in Busol Watershed Margie S. De Vera and Forest Reservation Christopher J. Tapnio Response and Rehabilitation Services of Baguio’s 171 Social Welfare and Development Office Odessa D. Valencia Dissertation Abstracts Reading Performance in Filipino of Grade Four Pupils Teaching Practices in Community and Public Health 173 in Selected Private Schools In Baguio City 157 Course among Schools of Medical Technology Alicia D. Viduya Pacencia S. Calpito 175 Fostering English Learning through Strategies in Morphophonemic Analysis of Ilocano-Influenced Tangshan City, China 159 Filipino Lexicon Yue Lui Marivic B. Mutong Mentoring Practices in Private Higher Education 161 Institutions in Baguio City Concepcion J. Shimerda Volume XXXVII • No. 1 • January - June 2013 CORRELATION OF THE BS CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN THE MOCK BOARD EXAMINATION AND THEIR READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS by Jocelyn L. Alimondo, MAEd LANG Miguel Xerxes R. Villacrucis, MACT Victor de los Santos, PhD ABSTRACT This study investigated the relationship of reading comprehension skills and performance in the mock board exams of the University of Baguio School of Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Reviewees who were enrolled under the UB Review Center during the second semester of SY 2011-2012 were the respondents of the study. This study made use of the descriptive and ex- post facto methods to analyze gathered data. Findings of this study show that there is a positive substantial relationship between the respondents’ reading comprehension and their score in the mock board. However,