Absenteeism as a Factor Affecting the Academic Performance of Selected Grade 11 Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines

Authors

  • April Joyce H. Abila
  • Kelvin H. Agdeppa
  • Jennielyn C. Delito
  • Jobert P. Escalderon
  • Dydrey Mae S. Resma
  • Carolyn L. Castro

Keywords:

absenteeism, academic performance

Abstract

Absenteeism is a habitual pattern of absence from a duty or obligation without a good reason. Absenteeism has been as an indicator of poor individual performance. Absenteeism is caused by being genuinely sick or just malingering to avoid work. It also affects the academic performance of the students. The researchers conduct this study to determine the absenteeism as a factor affecting the academic performance of selected grade 11 students. This research used descriptive research design in such a way that questionnaire was administered to fifty (50) respondents. They were chosen through purposive sampling. The questionnaire was constructed to determine how absenteeism affects the class participation, activities and examination. Data collected where analyzed qualitatively. Many respondents agreed that absenteeism is a factor that affect the academic performance of selected grade 11 students. When a student is absent, that student has no recitation during class hours; a factor affecting the students performance; inactivities students emphasized that no actual presentation inside the classroom; and lastly the students cited that no quizzes done after the teacher discuss affects the students performance the most. The results asked for a recommendation to address the problem. The researchers gave a conclusion and recommendation; use other teaching skills to teach the students and make the class a pleasant and enjoyable; ask the students why she/ he always absent in class and discuss to the students what are the effect of absences; motivate students who are always absent in class reminding them that studying is the only way or key to success.

Published

2019-04-01

How to Cite

Abila, A. J. H., Agdeppa, K. H. ., Delito, J. C., Escalderon, J. P., Resma, D. M. S. ., & Castro, C. L. . (2019). Absenteeism as a Factor Affecting the Academic Performance of Selected Grade 11 Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines. 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/2349

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