The Relationship between Co-Curricular Involvement and Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Authors

  • Jamaica Abenir
  • Jorlieann Aguirre
  • Sofia Joy Absalon
  • Emmalyn Cadag
  • Veronica Orias
  • Rocelyn P. Catibag

Keywords:

co-curricular activities, academic performance

Abstract

The involvement of the parents and teachers are some factors that influence students to perform well in their academics and co-curricular activities. Schools have different ways of teaching students whether inside or outside the school premises. There are different ways by which students choose how they'll spend their free time and this will affect their studies positively or negatively depending upon their performance. The researchers used survey questionnaires. These questionnaires contained short letters where the purpose of the study was read by the respondents. Indicators were discussed and answered by the Grade 12 respondents. The respondents were asked about their involvement in co-curricular activities in school using these indicators: (1) I participate during discussions by asking questions to the lecturer or speaker and by sharing my ideas with the rest of the participants,(2) I have the passion to perform (singing, dancing, acting, modeling, etc.) during programs in our school, (3) I do not find seminars/lecture boring but rather interesting and informational, (4) In joining quiz bee competitions, I read a lot of books and research on the needed Information,(5) I believe that I have the ability to manage a group or an organization, and (6) I volunteer as one the officers. Based on the information gathered, the researchers came with the conclusion that co-curricular activities are another way of learning outside the classroom. Some of the activities encourage the students to participate and be active in class as well. A research conducted by the education department of the United States of America discovered that the students who actively contribute in the co-curricular activities are more likely to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or more as compared to those who are not involved in co-curricular activities (Stephens & Schaben, 2002). Another study also revealed that even though students belong to different areas, their achievements in the past, their home participation, their involvement in positive activities, etc. positively improve their GPA in the examination (Simon, 2001). Various studies and research have explored different factors which can influence student's academic performance, and many factors were found to have a significant effect on their performance as compared to those students who do not participate in such activities (Marsh & Kleitman, 2002).

Published

2019-04-01

How to Cite

Abenir, J. ., Aguirre, J. ., Absalon, S. J. ., Cadag, E. ., Orias, V. ., & Catibag, R. P. . (2019). The Relationship between Co-Curricular Involvement and Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019. Ascendens Asia Singapore – Bestlink College of the Philippines Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1(1). Retrieved from https://ojs.aaresearchindex.com/index.php/aasgbcpjmra/article/view/1448

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