The Effects of Tardiness to the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Measuring the academic performance of the students regarding their tardiness is very challenging since many students are involved with this. Because they do not have proper time management, this affects their academic performances. This study aims to provide tips and ways for students to avoid tardiness and to avoid its negative effect in their academics, especially when it comes to their attendance, activities, quizzes and written exams, and recitation. The scope of this study is limited only to the variables provided assessing how tardiness affects them. A qualitative method was used in the study. Using the descriptive research design, it focused on the assessment of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management students’ tardiness and its effects on their academic performance. Four academic variables were affected by tardiness, such as attendance, activities, quizzes and written exam, and recitation. The data were collected from distributing a questionnaire to the selected respondents. The results of the study reveals that tardiness affects the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students in terms of these variables: (1) Activity –tardy students cannot participate well in the activities since they come late and have lesser idea about the activity; (2) Quizzes and Written Exam –tardy students tend to miss the quizzes and written exam which greatly affects their entire grades. Their lack of time answering quizzes because of coming late resulted in low scores. (3) Recitation-tardy students missed the chance to participate in the recitation and they sometimes tend to cut class. The results demonstrate the need for the teachers and school administrators to monitor the tardiness of the Grade 12 ABM students as it affects their academic performance. The school administrators must provide training and seminars for their students to discuss the effects of tardiness on their academic performance. The student should also open their minds and change their insights because tardiness negatively affects their academic performance. They need to know how to manage their time and value their time for them to reach academic excellence. To the parents, they should motivate their children to be inspired in finishing their studies.