Factors Affecting the Academic Performance of Grade 11 Students of BSNHS: Basis for Development of Guidance Intervention Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the measures of quality education is the performance of students, and the National Achievement Test (NAT). In order to find a solution for this declining performance of students, this study was done to identify possible contributing factors.

METHODS

This action research utilized the Research and Development (R & D) design. The result of this study was the basis in developing the guidance intervention program. The respondents were 42 students of Grade 11 senior high school. The research instrument was a reconstructed questionnaire. The statistical tools used were frequency and percentage.

RESULTS

The study found that 44.44% of students "sometimes" studied their lessons, 40% "sometimes" went to the library to study. While 35.56% "rarely" read books at home, 33.33% "sometimes" accessed the internet to study their lessons, and 42.22% "sometimes" conducted group study with their classmates. The level of parental support as perceived by students, 45.44% "sometimes" their parents asked them about their studies, 40.89% of parents "rarely" monitored the performance of students in school, 31.39% of parents "most often" gave a daily allowance, 48.89% of parents "never" help them in doing their assignment, and 51.89% "sometimes" went to church with their parents. The result of the survey on the extent usage of technology by students: 40% "always" used cellphone in school/home, 51.11% "most often" played mobile or computer games, 37.78% "sometimes" used computer/cellphone in watching videos online, 53.33% "always" used their cellphones/computers in opening their social media accounts and 28.89% "most often" watched television at night.

DISCUSSIONS

The study habits of Grade 11 senior high school students were found to be at average level. The level of parental support was very low. This implies that these students need special attention from their parents or guardians. Also, it was found out that playing mobile or computer games was very common to students as well as opening their social media account.