THE IMPACT OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATION TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 12 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES LEARNERS

Abstract

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of every academic year, providing valuable experiences for students. While participation in these activities is often viewed as an opportunity, some also see it as a disadvantage for various reasons. This study aims to analyze the impact of participation in extracurricular activities on the academic performance of learners. Data was gathered through a survey of 245 respondents from the Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand at Immaculada Concepcion College during the academic year 2023-2024. This study employs a quantitative research approach, primarily focusing on computation and statistical data gathering procedures. It utilizes a descriptive research design and a random sampling technique based on Slovin's formula to determine the sample size of respondents. Additionally, the researchers implemented various methods to derive statistical findings and conclusions, including a four-point and five-point Likert scale, Slovin's formula, percentages, weighted means, average weighted means, and the Pearson correlation coefficient. In the analysis results involving 245 respondents, the researchers found an average weighted mean of 3.1, indicating that participation in extracurricular activities has a “moderately significant” effect. This was closely followed by the frequency of student engagement, which had a weighted average of 3.02, also interpreted as moderately significant. The study explored the relationship between participation in extracurricular activities and academic performance, revealing a correlation coefficient of 0.99. This indicates a very high positive correlation, leading to the rejection of the researchers’ null hypothesis. The researchers recommend that future studies in this field should involve a larger number of respondents and concentrate on specific academic subjects. They concluded that participation in extracurricular activities has a significant impact on students' academic performance. As a result, monitoring and evaluation of learners are suggested as potential interventions. Additionally, it is recommended to conduct further studies focusing on those who actively participate in extracurricular activities. Overall, the findings and discussions of this research were presented both theoretically and practically.