EFFECTS OF TIME MANAGEMENT IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 12 ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of time management on the academic performance of learners. The primary goal of the research was to improve the time management skills of the respondents, helping them better allocate their time for academic tasks and other responsibilities. By enhancing these skills, the study aimed to improve the overall academic performance of the students, fostering better organization, focus, and productivity in their studies. The researchers employed Slovin's formula to calculate the sample size, selecting 171 respondents from the total population of 300 Accountancy, Business, and Management students. A well-designed data gathering tool featuring closed-ended questions was created to collect relevant information. The researchers used the simple random sampling method to ensure unbiased representation of the student population. The main goal of the tool was to gather quantitative data that would offer clear insights into how students manage their time, helping to identify areas for improvement in their time management skills and its impact on academic performance. The extent of time management in terms of academic activities was measured, yielding an overall weighted mean of 3.50, which was interpreted as “Strongly Agree.” This suggests that students generally feel confident in their time management regarding academic tasks. However, the null hypothesis was accepted, indicating that there was no significant relationship between time management and academic performance. This means that, based on the data collected, time management did not appear to have a statistically significant impact on the academic performance of the students in this study. This study examined the relationship between time management and academic performance. However, the null hypothesis was rejected, suggesting that there is a significant relationship between time management and academic performance. The study found that academic performance is negatively affected by procrastination and cramming, which significantly hinder students' time management abilities. These factors contribute to poor time management practices, ultimately impacting students' ability to perform well academically. The findings highlight the importance of addressing procrastination and cramming to improve time management skills and, consequently, academic success.