CSU-Graduate Studies

Early childhood literacy and numeracy development remains a vital foundation for learners’ lifelong academic achievement and success.

Join us as Mr. JERECO F. CULTURA presents his Dissertation Final Defense for the degree Doctor of Education major in Educational Management. His study explores the key instructional drivers and support systems shaping kindergarten learners’ emergent literacy and basic numeracy outcomes through a Mixed Methods Grounded Theory exploration.

Grounded in Mixed Method Grounded Theory (MM-GT) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study highlights the significant roles of Explicit Skill Teaching, Concrete Scaffolding, Interactive Play Strategy, and Technology-Enhanced Teaching in strengthening learner readiness, home learning support, and instructional support systems. The research further introduces the KIDS Model (Kindergarten Instructional Drivers and Systems Model), emphasizing how instructional practices and collaborative support systems collectively influence kindergarten learners’ literacy and numeracy development.

🗓 May 25, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 MMC, IWAG CED Building, Caraga State University

A meaningful contribution to advancing early childhood education through evidence-based instructional innovation and grounded educational research.

Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of Mathematics Education through innovative and technology-driven learning approaches.

Join us as Mr. AICEN G. CRANZO presents his Thesis Final Defense for the degree Master of Science in Mathematics Education. His study explores the mediating role of smartphone-based artificial intelligence (AI) tools in strengthening the relationship between students’ cognitive abilities and mathematics performance.

Grounded in Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study highlights how cognitive skills, ethical AI integration, and digital learning technologies influence mathematics achievement among junior high school learners. The findings emphasize the growing potential of AI-assisted learning in fostering responsive, technology-enhanced, and learner-centered mathematics instruction.

🗓 May 22, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Webtech, IWAG Building, CEd, Caraga State University

A timely contribution to advancing Mathematics Education in the era of Artificial Intelligence.

How can students become creators of mathematical ideas and not just solvers of mathematical problems?

Join us as Mr. JOVAN S. LORZANO presents his Thesis Final Defense for the degree Master of Science in Mathematics Education. His study explores the development and implementation of Problem-Posing Instructional Materials (PPIMS) designed to enhance students’ mathematical creativity, problem-solving skills, and attitudes toward Mathematics among Grade 8 learners.

Grounded in the ADDIE model and Active Learning Framework, the study highlights how innovative and engaging instructional materials can strengthen student participation, creativity, and deeper conceptual understanding in Mathematics education.

🗓 May 22, 2026
🕞 9:00 AM
📍 KH-107, Kinaadman, Caraga State University

A meaningful contribution toward innovative, learner-centered, and creativity-driven Mathematics instruction. 🎓

Why do some students struggle in Mathematics despite effort, instruction, and support?

Join us as Ms. CHERRY ANN CABILAN CABELOSA presents her Thesis Final Defense for the degree Master of Science in Mathematics Education. Her study investigates the cognitive, affective, instructional, and socioeconomic factors influencing students’ mathematics learning difficulties through a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach.

The study provides valuable insights into how conceptual understanding, mathematics anxiety, motivation, instructional practices, and socioeconomic conditions shape students’ learning experiences in Mathematics. More importantly, it highlights the need for responsive and inclusive instructional strategies that address both cognitive and emotional dimensions of learning.

🗓 May 18, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 KH-103, Caraga State University

A meaningful contribution toward understanding and addressing mathematics learning difficulties in today’s educational landscape. 🎓

What shapes a learner’s numeracy skills- cognitive ability, motivation, parental support, or mathematics anxiety?

Join us as Ms. MARINEIL E. PEDROSA presents her Thesis Final Defense for the degree Master of Science in Mathematics Education. Her study explores the cognitive and affective predictors of numeracy skills among Grade 7 students using an advanced PLS-SEM predictive model.

The study highlights the important roles of number sense, analytical skills, motivation, parental support, and mathematics anxiety in understanding students’ numeracy performance, contributing valuable insights toward data-driven and learner-responsive mathematics interventions. 🎓

🗓 May 18, 2026
🕐 9:00 AM
📍 IWAG WEBTECH ROOM, Caraga State University

Panel Members: Dr. Maris T. Lasco, Dr. Rolly Apdo, and Dr. Frank Aiken Alan.

The Graduate Studies of Caraga State University proudly announces the THESIS FINAL DEFENSE of Ms. KIMBERLY V. ALBINO for the degree Master of Science in Mathematics entitled: " fq DERIVATION OF BF ALGEBRAS "

🗓️ Date: May 18, 2026
📍 Venue: Room 107, Kinaadman Hall
📍 Adviser: Dr. Mary Joy R. Latayada (Internal Adviser)
Dr. Michelle T. Panganduyon (External Adviser)

This study on BF-algebras introduces the concept of fq-derivations, a new type of derivation mapping defined using endomorphisms and fixed elements.

The research explores inside, outside, left-right, and right-left fq-derivations through proofs, finite examples, and infinite cases. The findings show that the behavior of fq-derivations depends on the algebraic structure involved, especially in associative BF-algebras, B-algebras, and BF1-algebras.

This work expands the theory of derivations in abstract algebra and opens new directions for research on generalized algebraic systems.

The Graduate Studies of Caraga State University proudly congratulates Ms. BEVERLY MAE C. PELIGRO on successfully passing her Thesis Final Defense for the degree Master of Science in Mathematics Education held on May 4, 2026 via Google Meet.

The defense panel was composed of Dr. Anthony Penaso, Dr. Maris T. Lasco, and Dr. Alvic Arnado, with Dr. Fernando Herrera serving as adviser.

Congratulations, Ms. Peligro, on this remarkable academic achievement and significant milestone in your graduate studies journey! 🎓✨

Beyond numbers and formulas lies identity, confidence, and opportunity.

Join us as Mr. LEONIL CUYNO SENSIS presents his Thesis Final Defense for the Master of Science in Mathematics Education, exploring how mathematical ability, self-efficacy, teaching effectiveness, and resource access shape the mathematical identity of underrepresented senior high school students.

This study highlights the importance of empowering learners through inclusive instruction, meaningful learning experiences, and supportive educational environments that foster confidence and success in mathematics.

🗓 May 14, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 IWAG WEBTECH ROOM, Caraga State University

The Graduate Studies of Caraga State University proudly announces the THESIS FINAL DEFENSE of Mr. ANTHONY R. LACORTE for the degree Master of Science in Mathematics entitled:

" ON SOME PROPERTIES OF K-LUCAS HANKEL MATRICES"

🗓️ Date: May 18, 2026
📍Venue: Room KH 107, Kinaadman Hall
📍Adviser: Mary Joy R. Latayada, Ph.D

This study investigates the structural and determinantal properties of k-Lucas Hankel matrices, denoted by Hₙᵏ It establishes recurrence relations for the rows, columns, and diagonals of Hₙᵏ, and provides a complete characterization of det Hₙᵏ. We show that rank Hₙᵏ = 1 for n = 1 and 2 for n≥2 and derive a closed form for the trace. A key result is that the trace and determinant coincide for all k≥1 both equal to k2 +4. The Hankel transform is explicitly computed, shown to determine k, and a recurrence relation is obtained for its second transform sequence.

The Graduate Studies of Caraga State University proudly announces the DISSERTATION FINAL DEFENSE of Mr. IAN O. CINCO for the degree Doctor of Education Major in Educational Management entitled: "DIGITAL LITERACY, DATA-DRIVEN GOVERNANCE, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP: IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE IN THE SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AGUSAN DEL SUR".

🗓️ Date: May 15, 2026
📍Venue: Conference Room 1, HERO Learning Commons
📍Adviser: GLADYS L. LAGURA, EdD

Efficient digital literacy, data-driven governance, and educational leadership are essential in improving school performance in public education systems. This study examined how these factors influence school performance in the Schools Division of Agusan del Sur using data from 322 teachers and 20 school heads through quantitative and qualitative analyses. Findings revealed that while digital literacy alone did not significantly affect school performance, data-driven governance and educational leadership, particularly leadership capacity, played major roles in achieving sustainable and performance-oriented school outcomes.

Discover how effective leadership and governance practices can transform digital initiatives into meaningful school performance improvements.