Importance of NCAE Results and Other Requirements to be a STEM Student in General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this research is for the students' readiness in taking the STEM strand. It tries to prove the importance of taking the NCAE (National Career Assessment Examination) seriously and how this affects the student’s future on choosing their career paths such as the strand that they will be choosing in grade 11.

METHODS

The method used in this study was qualitative research by interviewing some of the Grade 10 students of General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School who aspired to become a STEM student in General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School. The researchers formulate five questions to be answered by the respondents.

RESULTS

This research shows that some of the students are already aware of the requirements and consequences of taking STEM as their strand in senior high school.

DISCUSSIONS

The research recommends that STEM students should be mentally ready as the strand requires a rigid and intense understanding of subjects such as science, engineering, and math. Also, the students should consider their results in NCAE as it tells them the right course that they could fit in according to their skills and limitations.