EFFECTIVENESS OF PEER TUTORING IN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ON GRADE 12 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENTS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

Peer tutoring, where students assist each other in the learning process, is increasingly recognized for its positive impact on academic performance, self-confidence, and interpersonal relationships. Research highlights its effectiveness in enhancing learning by providing personalized attention, fostering active participation, and encouraging collaboration. Beyond academic gains, peer tutoring cultivates essential communication and social skills in a supportive environment. Despite these benefits, ongoing research seeks to investigate how peer tutoring influences various cognitive processes, including knowledge acquisition, comprehension, application, and critical thinking. By understanding these mechanisms, educators can optimize peer tutoring to maximize its effectiveness in diverse educational settings The researchers employed a quantitative research design to assess the effectiveness of peer tutoring on the academic performance of Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences students at Immaculada Concepcion College. Surveys were administered through Google Forms to gather data on student perceptions of peer tutoring's effectiveness, satisfaction levels, and perceived improvements in academic performance. A representative sample of Grade 12 students was selected for the study, and the collected data will be subjected to statistical analysis using specialized software. This analysis aims to identify significant differences in academic performance linked to the peer tutoring process. The study's results will be synthesized into a comprehensive discussion that explores the overall impact of peer tutoring on academic outcomes for Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences students at the college. The study highlights significant positive impacts on students' academic performance. The highest level of agreement, reflected by a weighted mean of 3.31, suggests that students experienced improved comprehension of assignments, which led to more timely submissions, supported by peer assistance. Furthermore, students were able to enhance the quality of their work, benefiting from peer guidance on content refinement and formatting. This quantitative research establishes a strong connection between peer tutoring and academic performance, revealing a high positive correlation supporting rejecting the null hypothesis. The findings indicate that peer tutoring has a significant positive impact on student's academic achievement