Factors Associated with Academic Performance of Learners at Coral Na Munti National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher decided to conduct this study to determine the factors that lead to academic achievement of learners and identify factors that hinder their performance. This research intends to study the factors affecting learners at Coral na Munti National High School, as assessed by the learners themselves with the end view of formulating a comprehensive intervention program that would address the increasing number of low performing students in academics.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research aimed to present information on how the demographic profile, and the factors specifically in terms of interest, social adjustment, interpersonal relationship, attitude, habit and support system affect the learners' academic performance.

RESULTS

The respondents revealed that they always have good support system in their studies as manifested by the highest weighted mean of 1.51. They were always interested in their studies with the average weighted mean of 1.70. Learners always have good interpersonal relationship with the average weighted mean of 1.91. They were often socially adjusted in their studies as manifested by the average weighted mean of 2.17. Students and teachers revealed that they often have good attitude with the average weighted mean of 2.20. In this study it was found out that the major determinants among the factors presented that affect low performing learners are social adjustment, habit and attitude.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher believed that developing a structured academic intervention program may be of great influence and a contributing factor to the success of students in terms of academic performance.