Related Variables and the Writing Proficiency Level Among the Grade 9 Students of San Pablo City National High School (S.Y. 2018-2019)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aimed to determine the variables related to the Writing Proficiency Level among Grade 9 students of San Pablo City National High School for the school year 2018-2019. There are variables affecting the students' writing proficiency level including the respondents’ profile and other factors. Those factors resulted to a low academic performance pertaining to the grades in each particular subject that requires writing especially in English subject. At present time, writing is one of the neglected skill that is why writing deficiency arose.

METHODS

Descriptive-correlational method of research was used. Eighty five (85) Grade 9 students were selected through simple random sampling from eight hundred seventy three (873) Grade 9 students enrolled in San Pablo City National High School. The researchers used a questionnaire that deals with respondent's profile, home, and school related factors and their writing proficiency level.

RESULTS

Person-related variables like age and gender were found to be not significant when correlated with writing proficiency level. None of the home related factors and school related factors were found to be significant. Only the language preference reveals the significant relationship with the respondents' writing proficiency level in terms of comprehension with p-value of 0.03. Based on the findings, the first null hypothesis was rejected and the second and third null hypothesis was partially accepted.

DISCUSSIONS

Personal profile of the respondents such as language preference was significantly related to the students' writing proficiency level in terms of comprehension. Home and school related variables were not significantly related to the students' writing proficiency level. In the light of the findings, it was recommended that the school authorities were encouraged to inspect the teachers' strategies and principles in teaching writing, the teachers should provide more writing activities and encourage proper correction on students' written output, the students should enhance their own language preference in expressing their ideas through writing, and further study may be conducted to include other variables affecting the writing proficiency level of the students.