Behavior and Academic Performance of Grade 7 at Natalia V. Ramos Memorial National High School Concepcion, Batangas City; Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This empirical study aims to look into learning behavior of grade seven students of Natalia V. Ramos Memorial National High School and their academic performance. This research attempts to study the relationship of academic performance through the use of student's grades during the first and second grading for the school year 2018-2019 and their learning behavior using Student Learning Behavior Scale as one of the influential factors in deciding the academic life of the students.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method of research where the researcher utilized a self -made questionnaire to gather information needed in the study. The variables considered in this study included the student's behavior towards family, friends, school and authority and the student's academic performance. The Spearman Rho Correlation was used to determine the relationship of students behavior and their academic performance.

RESULTS

Respondents in the study showed that their behavior does not affect their academic performance. The researcher found out that even though learning behavior is a student factor, there are many other intervening variables which exert an indirect influence onthe learning behavior of the students. It is high time that the educators, parents and students focus not only on the learning behavior of the students but also other variables such as the social media and the environment itself for the optimal academic achievement of the students.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the result, students' interest towards their studies will increase by devising creative and innovative methods of teaching that are more adapted to the fast-paced world we now live in to better enhance the intellectual capacities of the students. They will be encouraged to develop good study habits even at an early age so that a strong intellectual foundation would be in place. Likewise, agreeable behavior should be praised to serve as incentive and encouragement.