Factors That Affects Time Management Skills and Its Impact to the Academic Performances of Grade 12 ABM Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines S.Y. 2018-2019

Abstract

Time management is a very challenging task for students. The social environment is one factor that may cause conflict with their proper time management. This may cause poor academic performance. The scope of this study is to identify the factors affecting the time management of the students and its impact on their academic performance particularly on the Grade 12 students of the ABM strand in the Senior High School. The research method used in the study was descriptive design. Three academic variables were identified that affect time management. The data were collected by distributing questionnaires to 50 respondents. The method has undergone validation to assess the accuracy of questionnaires. The result of the study showed and identified the impact of time management in the academic performance of accountancy, business, and management grade 12 students in the following variables: intensive usage of gadgets and paying too much time and attention to social media. These variables have affected their studies particularly in class participation and in other academic activities. With the advent of technology, students are vulnerable to use it, leading to improper use of their time learning and studying for their school works. The result demonstrated that students need a schedule or planner where they can list down the routines and activities that they must attend to in school. Variables such as punctuality, meeting project deadlines, and attending other school activities make them excellent and careful in passing all their paperwork. Most students waste their time on their excessive use of gadgets and the internet in general.