Effects of Additional 2 years of K-12 program in the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Education is a learning process that all people need to have. An additional two years of schooling affects students who wanted to finish their studies the soonest to have good work. The additional two years will equip the senior high school students well in preparation for college. Through different academic tracks, students are more guided in choosing the career they want to pursue. This study aims to assess the effects of the additional 2 years in the K-12 Program in the Academic Performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management students. A qualitative method was used in the study. Using the descriptive research design, it focused on the assessment of four academic variables affected by the additional 2 years of K-12 program, such as Attendance, Assignments, Projects, and Written Exams. The data were collected by distributing questionnaires to the selected respondents. The results of the study showed that the additional two years affect the academic performance of the Grade 12 ABM students in terms of the following: (1) Attendance –the additional two years lessen the motivation of the students to finish schooling as early as possible. At first, they were demotivated to go to school for another two years but somehow it made them realize the importance of choosing the right academic track for their future success. (2) Projects -the additional two years gave more training for the students to become more productive in creating their projects. This serves as an edge for their next academic journey. (3) Assignments -the additional two years trained the students to become advanced learners, making them more competent among others. (4) Written Exams -the additional two years prepared the students for the incoming career assessment examinations because they were trained in the competitive type of written exams. This enhanced their thinking and analyzing skills. The study revealed that students must be motivated about the additional 2 years under the K-12 program. The school administrators, together with the teachers, must conduct an orientation with the parents and students about the benefits of the additional 2 years under the K-12 program so that the parents become motivated in guiding their students towards academic excellence and success.