The Performance level of Muslim Pupils as influenced by Socio-Economic Factor

Abstract

INTRODUCTIONThis study aimed to find out the performance level of Muslim Pupils in English, Science, and Mathematics in the District of Maasim in the N ationa l Achie v ement Test as influence d by so ci o-econom ic fa ctors. It tested the performance level of Muslim Pupils is significantly affected by the socio-economic factors and distance of residence from the school. It also established if there is a significant difference in the performance level of the Muslim Pupils when analyzed among the four ethnic groups. The performance level of the Muslim Pupils between Upland Muslim Pupils and Lowland Muslim Pupils was tested for significant difference.METHODSThis study employed the descriptive correlation method of research. The respondents of the study were sampled from the seven elementary school of the District of Maasim. With following ethnic groups that were considered in this study were Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug and Samal.RESULTSThe findings of the study revealed that majority of the Muslim pupils are Maguindanaons having 5 to 8 members in their families, are earning less than Php. 5,000 every month, and whose parent did not graduate in Grade VI. Majority of the pupils also live in residences which are 1 kilometer or more, away from the schools. The Muslim pupils perform GOOD in English (mean score = 72.25) and Mathematics (mean score = 77.05) but perform FAIR in Science (mean s c o r e = 6 5 . 7 8 ) . The performance level of the Muslim pupils is significantly influenced by family size (r = -738, p = .000). The performance level of the Muslim pupils differs significantly in English (F = 2.709, sig F = .047). Both Upland Muslim pupils and Lowland Muslim pupils perform GOOD in Mathematics and FAIR in Science. The Lowland Muslim pupils perform good English while the Upland Muslim pupils got fair in English. DISCUSSIONSBased on the results of the study, the following conclusions are made: (1) Most of the Muslim pupils belong to poor, large families whose parents were not able to finish elementary education. Their residences are also far from school. (2) Muslim pupils perform better in Mathematics and English but relatively lower in Science. (3) Muslim pupils with smaller family size and whose residences are nearer to the school have higher academic performance level. (4) Muslim pupils belonging to the four different ethnic group significantly differ on their performance in English. (5) Lowland Muslim pupils and Upland Muslim pupils perform GOOD in English and Mathematics, but FAIR in Science.(6) Lowland Muslim pupils and Upland Muslim pupils do not differ significantly in their performance in English, Science, and Mathematics. For Recommendations, established schools nearer the community. Disseminate information on family planning. Studies similar to this one may be conducted so as to validate or contest the finidngs of the study.