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Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

Understanding Scientific Knowledge and Research

Think about how you naturally observe things around you - that curiosity is actually the starting point of all scientific discovery! Scientific knowledge goes beyond casual observation by using rigorous, systematic methods to find answers.

Research means any systematic investigation that contributes to our general understanding of the world. It's not just collecting information - you need to analyze and interpret data in structured ways. Without proper procedures, what you're doing isn't really considered scientific research.

The scientific method gives researchers a standardized toolkit for building reliable knowledge. This includes making valid observations, interpreting results properly, and drawing conclusions that others can understand and verify. When research follows these methods and adds to scientific knowledge, it becomes truly scientific.

Quick Tip: Remember that good research always follows two key rules - it must contribute to scientific knowledge AND follow proper scientific methods.

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

Inductive vs Deductive Research Approaches

You'll encounter two main ways researchers tackle problems, and understanding these will make academic papers much clearer to read. Inductive research works like detective work - you start with specific observations and build up to bigger theories. This "bottom-up" approach is perfect when you're exploring something new or trying to understand people's experiences.

Deductive research flips this around by starting with existing theories and testing them with new data. It's a "top-down" approach where you make predictions (hypotheses) and then check if they're correct through experiments or surveys.

Here's the cool part - these approaches actually work together to strengthen research. While deductive studies test what we think we know, inductive studies help discover completely new insights. Most successful research projects use elements of both approaches.

Real-world connection: When you form a theory about why your friends act a certain way based on observations, you're using inductive reasoning. When you test that theory by making predictions, you're being deductive!

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

Types of Research: Basic vs Applied and Three Key Categories

Research serves different purposes depending on what you're trying to accomplish. Basic research focuses on expanding general knowledge and understanding - think of scientists studying black holes just to learn more about the universe. Applied research tackles specific real-world problems, like developing better vaccines or improving education systems.

Scientific research also falls into three main categories that build on each other. Exploratory research happens when you're investigating something completely new with little prior knowledge. Descriptive research systematically documents what's happening - like surveying demographic trends or cultural practices.

Explanatory research goes the deepest by trying to understand why things happen and how different factors connect. This type answers the "why" and "how" questions that most academic research focuses on.

Study smart: When reading research papers, identifying which type you're dealing with helps you understand the author's goals and how to interpret their findings.

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

The Research Process: From Questions to Answers

Starting a research project can feel overwhelming, but following a clear process makes it manageable. You begin by defining your research objective - what exactly do you want to explore, describe, or explain? Then formulate specific research questions that will guide your investigation.

The literature review is crucial because it shows you what others have already discovered and helps identify gaps your research can fill. This step prevents you from repeating work that's already been done and builds on existing knowledge.

Your research design acts like a blueprint for everything that follows. It determines how you'll collect data, what type of evidence you need, and how you'll analyze everything. Good research design also considers practical questions like whether you have enough time, resources, and access to participants.

Pro tip: Spending extra time on your research design at the beginning saves you from major problems later in the process.

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

Research Philosophy and Data Collection Methods

Before jumping into data collection, researchers need to consider deeper philosophical questions that shape their entire approach. Ontology deals with what reality actually is - do you believe there's one objective truth that can be measured, or that reality is subjective and interpreted differently by different people?

Epistemology focuses on how we gain knowledge. Should researchers stay completely objective and distant from their subjects, or is it better to interact closely with participants to understand their perspectives?

These philosophical positions lead to different research methods. You can gather evidence by interviewing people, observing behavior, or examining documents and records. Qualitative methods like ethnography and focus groups work well for understanding experiences and meanings. Quantitative methods like surveys and experiments are better for measuring relationships and testing theories.

Remember: There's no "right" or "wrong" philosophy - different research questions call for different approaches, and the best researchers understand when to use each one.

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

Scientific vs Non-Scientific Knowledge Sources

Understanding the difference between scientific inquiry and other ways of knowing helps you evaluate information more critically. Scientific knowledge comes from systematic observation and empirical data - evidence you can measure and verify. Non-empirical sources include things like authority figures, cultural knowledge, logical reasoning, and personal inspiration.

Scientific observation differs from everyday observation because it's purposeful and structured. When you casually notice something, that's common sense. When scientists observe with specific goals and methods, they're building reliable knowledge that others can test and verify.

Science branches into natural sciences (studying physical phenomena like biology and physics) and social sciences (studying people and societies). Both follow the scientific method but face different challenges - social sciences deal with more complex, unpredictable human behavior.

Critical thinking boost: Always ask whether information comes from systematic research or other sources - both can be valuable, but they serve different purposes.

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

The Scientific Method and Its Key Features

The scientific method provides four essential criteria that make research reliable and trustworthy. Replicability means other researchers should be able to repeat your study and get similar results. Precision requires that your measurements clearly connect to your theoretical concepts.

Falsifiability might sound negative, but it's actually crucial - your theories must be stated in ways that could potentially be proven wrong. If something can never be disproven, it's not really scientific. Parsimony means choosing the simplest explanation when multiple theories could explain the same phenomenon.

Scientific knowledge consists of laws (observed patterns) and theories (systematic explanations). Theories aren't just guesses - they're well-supported explanations that help us understand and predict phenomena. Even imperfect theories contribute valuable insights to our understanding.

Key insight: Social sciences face extra challenges because human behavior is complex and hard to measure precisely, but systematic inquiry still produces valuable knowledge about society.

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

Research Quality and Theoretical Frameworks

Building valid research requires connecting your observations to solid theoretical frameworks. In natural sciences, these theories are often precise and well-established. Social sciences work with more complex, sometimes imprecise theories, but this doesn't make the research less valuable.

Laws in science describe observed patterns, while theories provide systematic explanations for why these patterns occur. The quality of theories can vary - some offer partial truths, others claim universal validity, and some acknowledge multiple valid perspectives.

Evidence plays a crucial role in either supporting existing theories or helping construct new ones. Strong research demonstrates clear connections between theoretical concepts and actual observations, even when dealing with complex social phenomena.

Research reality check: Perfect theories don't exist - even well-established scientific theories continue evolving as new evidence emerges, and that's exactly how science should work.

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

Quantitative vs Qualitative Research Paradigms

Research paradigms are like different lenses for viewing the world - they shape what researchers study and how they interpret results. Understanding these differences helps you make sense of various research approaches you'll encounter.

Quantitative research treats reality as objective and measurable. Researchers maintain distance from participants, use formal language, and focus on relationships between variables. The goal is producing generalizable findings that can predict and explain phenomena across different contexts.

Qualitative research views reality as subjective and socially constructed. Researchers interact closely with participants, use informal language, and focus on understanding meaning and experience. The goal is developing rich, detailed insights about specific contexts and situations.

Important note: Neither approach is superior - they serve different purposes and answer different types of research questions. The best researchers know when to use each approach.

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is

Research Ethics and Participant Protection

Ethics in research isn't just about following rules - it's about respecting the dignity and rights of everyone involved in your study. Ethical research protects participants while maintaining the integrity of the scientific process.

Voluntary participation means people must freely choose to be in your study after understanding what's involved. You can't trick, force, or pressure anyone into participating. Confidentiality protects participants by keeping their personal information and responses private.

The relationship between researchers and participants involves real responsibility. Ethical guidelines help ensure this relationship is based on mutual trust and respect. Participants should never be harmed by research, and they should benefit from contributing to scientific knowledge.

Ethical foundation: Remember that research participants are real people, not just data sources - treating them with respect and protecting their welfare should always be your top priority.

Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is
Research
Seeking and Answering Questions
Observation and inquiry are
fundamental to understanding the
world around us. By observing what is


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Sobrang ganda talaga ng app na ito. Maraming mga study notes at tulong [...]. Ang problemang subject ko ay Pranses, halimbawa, at ang app ay may maraming options para tumulong. Salamat sa app na ito, bumuti ang Pranses ko. Irerekumenda ko ito sa lahat.

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Wow, talagang namangha ako. Sinubukan ko lang ang app dahil nakita ko itong ina-advertise nang maraming beses at sobrang nagulat ako. Ang app na ito ang TULONG na gusto mo para sa paaralan at higit sa lahat, nag-aalok ito ng maraming bagay, tulad ng workouts at fact sheets, na SOBRANG nakatulong sa akin.

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Pinakamagandang app sa mundo! walang masabi dahil sobrang ganda nito

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Ang app na ito ay nagpapalakas ng loob ko sa paghahanda sa exams, hindi lang dahil sa pagpapataas ng aking kumpiyansa sa sarili sa pamamagitan ng mga feature na nagpapahintulot sa iyo na makipag-connect sa iba at mabawasan ang pakiramdam na nag-iisa, kundi pati na rin sa paraan na nakatuon ang app sa pagpapagaan ng iyong pakiramdam. Madali itong i-navigate, masaya gamitin, at nakakatulong sa sinumang nahihirapan sa kahit anong paraan.

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Sobrang galing ng app! Ilalagay ko lang ang paksa sa search bar at makakakuha na ako ng sagot kaagad. Hindi ko kailangang manood ng 10 YouTube videos para maintindihan ang isang bagay, kaya nakakatipid ako ng oras. Lubos na inirerekomenda!

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Sa paaralan, napakahina ko sa math pero salamat sa app, mas mahusay na ako ngayon. Lubos akong nagpapasalamat na ginawa niyo ang app na ito.

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Alam kong maraming apps gumagamit ng fake accounts para mapataas ang kanilang reviews pero ang app na ito ay deserve lahat ng papuri. Dati nakakakuha ako ng 4 sa aking English exams at ngayon nakakuha ako ng grade 7. Hindi ko pa alam ang app na ito tatlong araw bago ang exam at nakatulong ito ng SOBRA. Pakisuyong maniwala sa akin at gamitin ito dahil sigurado akong makikita mo rin ang mga pagbabago.

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Ever wonder how scientists actually find answers to complex questions? Scientific research isn't just random observations - it's a systematic way of exploring the world around us that follows specific methods and ethical guidelines. Understanding these research fundamentals will help... Ipakita pa

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Understanding Scientific Knowledge and Research

Think about how you naturally observe things around you - that curiosity is actually the starting point of all scientific discovery! Scientific knowledge goes beyond casual observation by using rigorous, systematic methods to find answers.

Research means any systematic investigation that contributes to our general understanding of the world. It's not just collecting information - you need to analyze and interpret data in structured ways. Without proper procedures, what you're doing isn't really considered scientific research.

The scientific method gives researchers a standardized toolkit for building reliable knowledge. This includes making valid observations, interpreting results properly, and drawing conclusions that others can understand and verify. When research follows these methods and adds to scientific knowledge, it becomes truly scientific.

Quick Tip: Remember that good research always follows two key rules - it must contribute to scientific knowledge AND follow proper scientific methods.

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Inductive vs Deductive Research Approaches

You'll encounter two main ways researchers tackle problems, and understanding these will make academic papers much clearer to read. Inductive research works like detective work - you start with specific observations and build up to bigger theories. This "bottom-up" approach is perfect when you're exploring something new or trying to understand people's experiences.

Deductive research flips this around by starting with existing theories and testing them with new data. It's a "top-down" approach where you make predictions (hypotheses) and then check if they're correct through experiments or surveys.

Here's the cool part - these approaches actually work together to strengthen research. While deductive studies test what we think we know, inductive studies help discover completely new insights. Most successful research projects use elements of both approaches.

Real-world connection: When you form a theory about why your friends act a certain way based on observations, you're using inductive reasoning. When you test that theory by making predictions, you're being deductive!

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Types of Research: Basic vs Applied and Three Key Categories

Research serves different purposes depending on what you're trying to accomplish. Basic research focuses on expanding general knowledge and understanding - think of scientists studying black holes just to learn more about the universe. Applied research tackles specific real-world problems, like developing better vaccines or improving education systems.

Scientific research also falls into three main categories that build on each other. Exploratory research happens when you're investigating something completely new with little prior knowledge. Descriptive research systematically documents what's happening - like surveying demographic trends or cultural practices.

Explanatory research goes the deepest by trying to understand why things happen and how different factors connect. This type answers the "why" and "how" questions that most academic research focuses on.

Study smart: When reading research papers, identifying which type you're dealing with helps you understand the author's goals and how to interpret their findings.

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The Research Process: From Questions to Answers

Starting a research project can feel overwhelming, but following a clear process makes it manageable. You begin by defining your research objective - what exactly do you want to explore, describe, or explain? Then formulate specific research questions that will guide your investigation.

The literature review is crucial because it shows you what others have already discovered and helps identify gaps your research can fill. This step prevents you from repeating work that's already been done and builds on existing knowledge.

Your research design acts like a blueprint for everything that follows. It determines how you'll collect data, what type of evidence you need, and how you'll analyze everything. Good research design also considers practical questions like whether you have enough time, resources, and access to participants.

Pro tip: Spending extra time on your research design at the beginning saves you from major problems later in the process.

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Research Philosophy and Data Collection Methods

Before jumping into data collection, researchers need to consider deeper philosophical questions that shape their entire approach. Ontology deals with what reality actually is - do you believe there's one objective truth that can be measured, or that reality is subjective and interpreted differently by different people?

Epistemology focuses on how we gain knowledge. Should researchers stay completely objective and distant from their subjects, or is it better to interact closely with participants to understand their perspectives?

These philosophical positions lead to different research methods. You can gather evidence by interviewing people, observing behavior, or examining documents and records. Qualitative methods like ethnography and focus groups work well for understanding experiences and meanings. Quantitative methods like surveys and experiments are better for measuring relationships and testing theories.

Remember: There's no "right" or "wrong" philosophy - different research questions call for different approaches, and the best researchers understand when to use each one.

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Scientific vs Non-Scientific Knowledge Sources

Understanding the difference between scientific inquiry and other ways of knowing helps you evaluate information more critically. Scientific knowledge comes from systematic observation and empirical data - evidence you can measure and verify. Non-empirical sources include things like authority figures, cultural knowledge, logical reasoning, and personal inspiration.

Scientific observation differs from everyday observation because it's purposeful and structured. When you casually notice something, that's common sense. When scientists observe with specific goals and methods, they're building reliable knowledge that others can test and verify.

Science branches into natural sciences (studying physical phenomena like biology and physics) and social sciences (studying people and societies). Both follow the scientific method but face different challenges - social sciences deal with more complex, unpredictable human behavior.

Critical thinking boost: Always ask whether information comes from systematic research or other sources - both can be valuable, but they serve different purposes.

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The Scientific Method and Its Key Features

The scientific method provides four essential criteria that make research reliable and trustworthy. Replicability means other researchers should be able to repeat your study and get similar results. Precision requires that your measurements clearly connect to your theoretical concepts.

Falsifiability might sound negative, but it's actually crucial - your theories must be stated in ways that could potentially be proven wrong. If something can never be disproven, it's not really scientific. Parsimony means choosing the simplest explanation when multiple theories could explain the same phenomenon.

Scientific knowledge consists of laws (observed patterns) and theories (systematic explanations). Theories aren't just guesses - they're well-supported explanations that help us understand and predict phenomena. Even imperfect theories contribute valuable insights to our understanding.

Key insight: Social sciences face extra challenges because human behavior is complex and hard to measure precisely, but systematic inquiry still produces valuable knowledge about society.

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Research Quality and Theoretical Frameworks

Building valid research requires connecting your observations to solid theoretical frameworks. In natural sciences, these theories are often precise and well-established. Social sciences work with more complex, sometimes imprecise theories, but this doesn't make the research less valuable.

Laws in science describe observed patterns, while theories provide systematic explanations for why these patterns occur. The quality of theories can vary - some offer partial truths, others claim universal validity, and some acknowledge multiple valid perspectives.

Evidence plays a crucial role in either supporting existing theories or helping construct new ones. Strong research demonstrates clear connections between theoretical concepts and actual observations, even when dealing with complex social phenomena.

Research reality check: Perfect theories don't exist - even well-established scientific theories continue evolving as new evidence emerges, and that's exactly how science should work.

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Quantitative vs Qualitative Research Paradigms

Research paradigms are like different lenses for viewing the world - they shape what researchers study and how they interpret results. Understanding these differences helps you make sense of various research approaches you'll encounter.

Quantitative research treats reality as objective and measurable. Researchers maintain distance from participants, use formal language, and focus on relationships between variables. The goal is producing generalizable findings that can predict and explain phenomena across different contexts.

Qualitative research views reality as subjective and socially constructed. Researchers interact closely with participants, use informal language, and focus on understanding meaning and experience. The goal is developing rich, detailed insights about specific contexts and situations.

Important note: Neither approach is superior - they serve different purposes and answer different types of research questions. The best researchers know when to use each approach.

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Ethics in research isn't just about following rules - it's about respecting the dignity and rights of everyone involved in your study. Ethical research protects participants while maintaining the integrity of the scientific process.

Voluntary participation means people must freely choose to be in your study after understanding what's involved. You can't trick, force, or pressure anyone into participating. Confidentiality protects participants by keeping their personal information and responses private.

The relationship between researchers and participants involves real responsibility. Ethical guidelines help ensure this relationship is based on mutual trust and respect. Participants should never be harmed by research, and they should benefit from contributing to scientific knowledge.

Ethical foundation: Remember that research participants are real people, not just data sources - treating them with respect and protecting their welfare should always be your top priority.

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Ang app na ito ay nagpapalakas ng loob ko sa paghahanda sa exams, hindi lang dahil sa pagpapataas ng aking kumpiyansa sa sarili sa pamamagitan ng mga feature na nagpapahintulot sa iyo na makipag-connect sa iba at mabawasan ang pakiramdam na nag-iisa, kundi pati na rin sa paraan na nakatuon ang app sa pagpapagaan ng iyong pakiramdam. Madali itong i-navigate, masaya gamitin, at nakakatulong sa sinumang nahihirapan sa kahit anong paraan.

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Sobrang galing ng app! Ilalagay ko lang ang paksa sa search bar at makakakuha na ako ng sagot kaagad. Hindi ko kailangang manood ng 10 YouTube videos para maintindihan ang isang bagay, kaya nakakatipid ako ng oras. Lubos na inirerekomenda!

Sudenaz Ocak

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Sa paaralan, napakahina ko sa math pero salamat sa app, mas mahusay na ako ngayon. Lubos akong nagpapasalamat na ginawa niyo ang app na ito.

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napakareliable na app para tumulong at palawakin ang iyong mga ideya sa Math, English at iba pang mga related na paksa sa iyong mga gawain. gamitin mo ang app na ito kung nahihirapan ka sa mga area, susi ito para diyan. sana nag-review na ako dati. at libre rin ito kaya huwag mag-alala tungkol diyan.

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Alam kong maraming apps gumagamit ng fake accounts para mapataas ang kanilang reviews pero ang app na ito ay deserve lahat ng papuri. Dati nakakakuha ako ng 4 sa aking English exams at ngayon nakakuha ako ng grade 7. Hindi ko pa alam ang app na ito tatlong araw bago ang exam at nakatulong ito ng SOBRA. Pakisuyong maniwala sa akin at gamitin ito dahil sigurado akong makikita mo rin ang mga pagbabago.

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iOS user

SOBRANG KAPAKI-PAKINABANG NG MGA QUIZZES AT FLASHCARDS AT SOBRANG GUSTO KO ANG SCHOOLGPT. PARANG CHATGPT DIN PERO MAS MATALINO!! TINULUNGAN DIN AKO SA AKING MASCARA PROBLEMS!! PATI NA RIN SA AKING TUNAY NA MGA SUBJECTS! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

Grabe talaga ang app na to. Sobrang nakakaboring sakin ang pagreview pero ginagawa ng app na to na sobrang dali mag-organize ng lahat at pwede mong tanungin ang libreng ai para subukin ang sarili mo kaya sobrang buti at madali mong ma-upload ang sarili mong mga bagay. highly recommend bilang isang taong nagte-take ng mocks ngayon

Paul T

iOS user

Napakadaling gamitin at maganda ang disenyo ng app. Nahanap ko lahat ng hinahanap ko hanggang ngayon at natuto ako ng marami mula sa mga presentasyon! Tiyak na gagamitin ko ang app para sa isang takdang-aralin sa klase! At siyempre, nakakatulong din ito bilang inspirasyon.

Stefan S

gumagamit ng iOS

Sobrang ganda talaga ng app na ito. Maraming mga study notes at tulong [...]. Ang problemang subject ko ay Pranses, halimbawa, at ang app ay may maraming options para tumulong. Salamat sa app na ito, bumuti ang Pranses ko. Irerekumenda ko ito sa lahat.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, talagang namangha ako. Sinubukan ko lang ang app dahil nakita ko itong ina-advertise nang maraming beses at sobrang nagulat ako. Ang app na ito ang TULONG na gusto mo para sa paaralan at higit sa lahat, nag-aalok ito ng maraming bagay, tulad ng workouts at fact sheets, na SOBRANG nakatulong sa akin.

Anna

iOS user

Pinakamagandang app sa mundo! walang masabi dahil sobrang ganda nito

Thomas R

iOS user

Napakaganda talaga. Nakakapag-review ako ng 10x mas mabuti, itong app ay mabilis na 10/10. Lubos kong inirerekomenda ito sa lahat. Pwede akong manood at maghanap ng notes. Pwede kong i-save ang mga ito sa subject folder. Pwede kong i-review anumang oras kapag bumalik ako. Kung hindi mo pa nasubukan ang app na ito, marami kang nawawala.

Basil

Android user

Ang app na ito ay nagpapalakas ng loob ko sa paghahanda sa exams, hindi lang dahil sa pagpapataas ng aking kumpiyansa sa sarili sa pamamagitan ng mga feature na nagpapahintulot sa iyo na makipag-connect sa iba at mabawasan ang pakiramdam na nag-iisa, kundi pati na rin sa paraan na nakatuon ang app sa pagpapagaan ng iyong pakiramdam. Madali itong i-navigate, masaya gamitin, at nakakatulong sa sinumang nahihirapan sa kahit anong paraan.

David K

iOS user

Sobrang galing ng app! Ilalagay ko lang ang paksa sa search bar at makakakuha na ako ng sagot kaagad. Hindi ko kailangang manood ng 10 YouTube videos para maintindihan ang isang bagay, kaya nakakatipid ako ng oras. Lubos na inirerekomenda!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

Sa paaralan, napakahina ko sa math pero salamat sa app, mas mahusay na ako ngayon. Lubos akong nagpapasalamat na ginawa niyo ang app na ito.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

napakareliable na app para tumulong at palawakin ang iyong mga ideya sa Math, English at iba pang mga related na paksa sa iyong mga gawain. gamitin mo ang app na ito kung nahihirapan ka sa mga area, susi ito para diyan. sana nag-review na ako dati. at libre rin ito kaya huwag mag-alala tungkol diyan.

Rohan U

Android user

Alam kong maraming apps gumagamit ng fake accounts para mapataas ang kanilang reviews pero ang app na ito ay deserve lahat ng papuri. Dati nakakakuha ako ng 4 sa aking English exams at ngayon nakakuha ako ng grade 7. Hindi ko pa alam ang app na ito tatlong araw bago ang exam at nakatulong ito ng SOBRA. Pakisuyong maniwala sa akin at gamitin ito dahil sigurado akong makikita mo rin ang mga pagbabago.

Xander S

iOS user

SOBRANG KAPAKI-PAKINABANG NG MGA QUIZZES AT FLASHCARDS AT SOBRANG GUSTO KO ANG SCHOOLGPT. PARANG CHATGPT DIN PERO MAS MATALINO!! TINULUNGAN DIN AKO SA AKING MASCARA PROBLEMS!! PATI NA RIN SA AKING TUNAY NA MGA SUBJECTS! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

Grabe talaga ang app na to. Sobrang nakakaboring sakin ang pagreview pero ginagawa ng app na to na sobrang dali mag-organize ng lahat at pwede mong tanungin ang libreng ai para subukin ang sarili mo kaya sobrang buti at madali mong ma-upload ang sarili mong mga bagay. highly recommend bilang isang taong nagte-take ng mocks ngayon

Paul T

iOS user