Effectiveness of Class Scheduling to the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

The scheduling of classes is the first thing that schools execute before the start of the school year. School Administrators need to evaluate the kind of schedule the school needs to implement. Nowadays, there are different types of block schedule but this study would discuss the A/B or alternating-day block schedule wherein it has a longer period of discussion than the traditional class schedule. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of class scheduling in Bestlink to the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students. The study used a Descriptive Research Design of the Qualitative Method to assess the effectiveness of class schedules to the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students. There were four academic variables identified to be affected by class schedules such as Attendance, Academic Achievement, Work Immersion, and Extracurricular Activities. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to the target respondents using purposive sampling. The results of the study revealed the effectiveness of class scheduling in academic performance of the Grade 12 Business and Accountancy and Management students in terms of these variables: (1) Attendance –class scheduling is highly effective to the students because it allows students to attend classes regularly without getting late on their first subject. (2) Academic Achievement –class scheduling is highly effective for the students because it allows them to do their homework at home and review to pass written exams and submit projects on time. (3) Work Immersion –class scheduling is highly effective to the students because it allows the students to attend their Work Immersion during the non-scheduled day. (4) Extracurricular Activities –class scheduling is effective for the students because students are capable of joining extracurricular activities during their vacant days. The results demonstrate the need for the teachers, parents, and school administrators to guide the students of Bestlink College of the Philippines in managing their time to achieve academic success. A learner-driven workshop must be implemented to present tips or guidelines to the teachers and students to easily manage the allotted time for classroom discussion and activities. School Administrators must maintain and develop a more effective class scheduling and other activities to promote academic excellence among the students.