Effect of Absenteeism on the Academic Performance of the Primary Pupils at Paaralang Elementarya ng Buhaynasapa

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education was not merely the delivery of knowledge, skills, and information from teachers to students, what really important was about being and becoming educated. Ability to perceive accurately, think clearly, act effectively and achieve goals and aspirations with hard work. Thus, attendance was a must in schooling and on the other hand absenteeism brought effects on the academic performance of the students.

It was within this context that the researchers lengthy discussed and analyze absenteeism and its reason and effect.

METHODS

The qualitative-descriptive design method was utilized in this study since it involved collecting and interpreting data in order to gather information needed in the study to serve its purpose.

Data Gathering Method: The researchers administered questionnaires in primary grades of Buhaynasapa Elementary School. At the end of the first quarter, the teachers conducted a survey in the daily attendance of the pupils and tallied the results to get the average of the pupils' absenteeism in the first quarter.

Statistical Treatment: The researchers have used frequency, percentage, and ranking in treating gathered data.

RESULTS

This part of the study presents the responses to the research objectives heaved in the research.1. Pupils' Academic PerformanceAverage Academic Performance Interpretation Frequency PercentageThe table shows the academic performance of primary pupils in Buhaynasapa Elementary School with frequent absences. Most of the students have an average which was 70.00-79.99 which was 27 or 75.53% of the population. Then 10 of the respondents or 40.82% of the population have an average of 80.00-84.99. Lastly, both average ranging from 85.00-89.99 and 90.00-94.99 has each one respondent or both have 2.04% of the population. It analyzed that absenteeism can have a great effect on students’ average academic performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers come-up the following conclusions:

When students become absent, they lose valuable information and lectures in school.

There most reasons for students' absenteeism were because of having a sickness.

Absenteeism can be lessening through wise actions with the help of teachers and students.