COALESCENCE: An Android-Based Instructional Application with Augmented Reality for Chemistry Students
Maria Elora Asuncion1, Daryll Castromero2, John Jericho Medrana3, Julian Aldrin Parin4, Calvin Jazer Sales5, Raymund Constante6, Herchel Aquines7 

1Maria Elora Asuncion, COECSA-DCS, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Philippines.
2Daryll Castromero, COECSA-DCS, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Philippines.
3John Jericho Medrana, COECSA-DCS, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Philippines.
4Julian Aldrin Parin, COECSA-DCS, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Philippines.
5Calvin Jazer Sales, COECSA-DCS, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Philippines.
6Raymund Constante, COECSA-DCS, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Philippines.
7Herchel Aquines, COECSA-DCS, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Philippines.

Manuscript received on 10 March 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 March 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 July 2019 | PP: 1802-1809 | Volume-8 Issue-2, July 2019 | Retrieval Number: B1024078219/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B1024.078219
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Abstract: COALESCENCE is intended to let the Chemistry students learn and for Chemistry Teachers to use as a tool in teaching the subject. This application uses Augmented Reality to present information and 3D models of laboratory equipment, periodic elements, compound elements, and planet elements. Trivia and interactive quizzes are also provided to assess the user’s knowledge. Iterative Model was applied in project development. This application was created using Photoshop, Unity 3D, Blender, and Maya. In using the application, the minimum Android OS requirement is Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and above. The test instruments used were Functionality, Compatibility, and Conformance test aligned with Android Core App Quality Standards. It got a 100% rating for the three test instruments’ used. In evaluation, Mobile Application Rating Scale was utilized with an average mean of “3.44”, the standard deviation of “0.17” and an interpretation with a “Highly Acceptable” feedback from the evaluators in all aspect of the application.
Index Terms: Android Application, Augmented Reality, Chemistry, E-learning, Instructional Tool

Scope of the Article: E-learning