Factors Affecting the Academic Performance of Grade VI Pupils Of Aguado Elementary School-Annexin Science and Mathematics
Keywords:
Factors, Affecting, Academic Performance, Socio economic, Random sampling, Intervention, Parental Guidance, Influencing, Home visitation, absenteeismAbstract
INTRODUCTION
The aim of this research is to identify the factors affecting the academic performance of grade VI pupils of Aguado elementary School-annex in Mathematics and Science. The researcher also aims to determine the effectiveness of the intervention program to the academic performance of the pupils.
METHODS
This study employed random sampling method. A questionnaire was administered in the Grade VI pupils last November 2018.
RESULTS
Out of 76 pupils, 40% agreed that the main factors that affect academic performance is their Socio-Economic status. 35% agreed that the second factor is the absenteeism of pupil. And 25% answered that the third factor that affect academic performance is parental guidance.
DISCUSSIONS
The researchers conducted Teacher-Parent Conference, counselling of the pupil before and after the class, and home visitation to talk to their parents.
