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

Abstract

The research focused on how traffic affects the academic performance of students in terms of attendance and punctuality in school. A qualitative method was used in this study using the descriptive research design. It involves fifty (50) selected respondents from the Grade 12 ABM students. Three variables have been considered that affect students' academic performance such as attendance and punctuality; readiness to attend classes; and school performance productivity. Attendance and punctuality is one factor that affects the academic performance of the students. Another aspect revealed that students may also be affected if they are unwilling to participate in class activities. The study revealed that traffic has an impact on the academic performance of students mostly because of the stress they experienced from the traffic jam while going to school. The study also showed that students have priority problems in their personal lives and school activities. This may lead to non-participation of the students in making assignments, resulting in low quizzes and poor class performance.