The Common Reasons of Grade 10 Students of Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School in Choosing their Academic Track/Strand

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A career choice is important because it determine your success in the next stages of your life. One of the tasks of a high school student is to explore and plan for their post-secondary career options. High school students are at the exploration stage of career development. Many factors affect the career choices of high school students. It could be a factor as a motivation for them to persevere for success or it could be a reason to burden themselves Thus, the researchers want to know the common reasons of grade 10 students in choosing their academic track and strand like for them to be guided in selecting the best one for them.

METHODS

Descriptive Design of research was used in this study. The participants of the study were Grade 10 Junior High School students of the Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High, School Year 2018-2019. The researchers randomly pick 10 respondents every section who serve as the sample of the study. Survey questionnaire is the instrument that was used to collect data.

RESULTS

Majority of the Grade 10 respondents choose the Accounting Business Management (ABM) when they step in Senor High School because they believe that this strand will help them to find an easy job after the graduation and there is a big chance for them to proceed into college level. Second, is Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), they believe that this strand helps them to become more creative and imaginative. Third is Science Technology and Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); some of them want to enroll engineering courses in tertiary level. Fourth, Technical Vocational Livelihood Program (TVL); others preferred this track for they are eager to go abroad and apply for a job. Fifth, General Academic Strand (GAS); most of them are undecided on what course to take in tertiary level. Lastly, Computer System Service (CSS); only few choose this strand because they find it difficult.

DISCUSSIONS

It is evident from the result that there are many reasons why students choose their preferred strand and track. Most of them want to find a job after graduation and only few want to proceed in tertiary level. This implies that most of the respondents want to earn money after Senior High School to help their parents. This research would give an idea to all the parents and teachers to assess their students in choosing the best track or strand that would best fit for them.