Effects of Absenteeism on the Academic Performance of Grade One Pupils in Lemery Pilot Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Despite the development and projects to give quality education and promote to have globally competitive pupils, room for improvement in some areas are still evident especially on the policy about the absences of the pupils. One of the biggest problems in the education nowadays is the absenteeism of the pupils which led to them to have poor performance in school.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive research method. It likewise determined the significant effects of absenteeism on the academic performance of grade one pupils from the 50 pupils-respondents. The questionnaires were personally distributed by the researcher to the respondents. Each item was explained to the respondents to accurately elicit desired information. Informal interview was conducted by the researcher to the respondents to re-affirm information provided.

RESULTS

Most of the pupils who are regularly absent are those pupils who came from broken family, pampered by their families, lack of interest and some are very sickly. Absenteeism has a great effect on the academic performance of grade one pupils of Lemery Pilot Elementary School. Proposed intervention program was crafted to prevent the pupils from habitual absences and to help them improve their academic performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated the need for teachers and parents to work hand in hand to give the pupils the proper guidance they need for them to have a brighter future. The school should have a regular monitoring on the absences of the pupils, especially those pupils who have a poor academic performance.