The Effect of the Different Factors on the Performance of Secondary Food Trades Students at Rinconada National Technical Vocational School SY 2012-2013

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study attempted to determine the extent of the effect of the different factors on the performance of Secondary Food Trades Students at RInconada National Technical Vocational School SY 2012-2013.

METHODS

The study is focused to determine the factors affecting the performance of Secondary Food Trades Students at RNTVS SY 2012-2013 using descriptive evaluative survey method of research. The Information needed to be was gathered from a total enumeration of this group of students using the Likert Scale format questionnaire as the main instrument.

RESULTS

Findings show that the student-respondents considered facility-related factors to have the highest extent effect to their performance with an average weighted mean of 4.4. It was followed shortly by the teacher related factors with 3.99 as the average weighted mean and the lowest extent was on the student related factor having 3.95 as the average weighted mean. All three factors were interpreted as often or frequently affecting their scholastic performance. Majority of them or 53 out of 100 students performed satisfactorily in their class. It was followed by 30% who had a performance of Very Satisfactory with a final rating ranging from 87 to 94. Only 10% belongs to needs improvement group and 7% garnered the outstanding performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of this study will serve as policy-basis on improving the teaching-learning process and finally students' performance. This study is further significant to the students, school administrator, teachers, curriculum planner, lawmakers, stakeholders, and researchers. It was noteworthy to mention that laboratory facilities should be improved especially on technology subjects for better students' performance. The teachers as a key implementer of the curriculum should seek professional improvements like enroll in graduate studies, attend training, seminars, and send for industry immersion to enhance their technical competencies and teaching skills.