Low Performance in Class of Students in Tagaytay City Science National High School: An Analysis

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This action research aimed to analyze the causes of low performance in a class of students in Tagaytay City Science National High School, how to achieve higher by using different teaching strategies, and the school, in general, to adopt intervention programs including interests of students. Some of the identified causes of low performance in a class of students in school are lack of interest, peer influence, and family background. Based on the findings, the recommendation made was for teachers to provide student-centered activities and enrichment programs involving students in a multi-intelligence approach to solve the problem of student's low performance.

METHODS

This portion of the action research presents the research methodology employed in the study. This includes the research design, research procedure, and data-gathering instruments. This study utilized the descriptive method of research using a questionnaire for data gathering.

RESULTS

75% of the respondents agree that Lack of Interest is the primary cause of low performance in class, 16.67% says it is about peer influence, and 8.33% of the respondents agree that Family Background is also a big factor in students’ low performance. In terms of teachers’ strategy in solving this problem, 58.33% of the participants say that teachers need to provide student-centered activities while 25% is in favor of giving individual instructions and 16.67% say that they need to conduct home visitation. The other survey result manifests that 58.33 % of the respondents favor the enrichment/enhancement program as an intervention program of the school to be used in solving the problem. On the other hand, 16.67% favor peer teaching as an intervention program of the school.

DISCUSSIONS

Learner's academic performance tends to be one of the bases in assessing quality education. Students performance plays a vital role in producing quality graduates who will become the future leader and manpower for the country (Ali, et. Al 2009). Its measurement has been the subject of several types of research nowadays. The rapid changes and complexities of today's world present new challenges and demands on our education system, hence, there has been a growing awareness of the necessity to address the emerging problems on student's low performance in class. Factors like economic status and family background, student's motivation and interests, school environment, teachers and their teaching strategies and others may directly or indirectly affect student's performance.