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

Abstract

Stress as an emotional pressure suffered by someone resulted to different behavior and responses depending on what extent of challenges they experienced. There were different changes in the mood and interactions with others of those experiencing stress. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of stress in the academic performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management students in Bestlink College of the Philippines. A qualitative method was used in the study. Using descriptive research design, the study focused to assess the Effects of Stress in the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM based on four academic variables such as; (1) Attendance (2) Assignment (3) Written Exam and (4) Project. Data were collected by the used of questionnaires, distributed to selected respondents. The results of the study showed that stress has an effect in the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students in terms of following variables; (1) Attendance –stress causes lack of motivation to go to school and participate in the class, it resulted to bad records in the class attendance and somehow affects the grades of the students (2) Assignments –stress resulted to delayed submission of assignments, affecting the total scores in the output submitted in every subjects (3) Written Exams –stress students have lack of motivation to take notes of the lessons resulted to difficulties in reviewing for the exams and low scores (4) Projects –stress students cannot finished their projects on time, resulting to late submission and low grades. As a result, since stress affects the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM Students, the parents together with the teachers and school administrators must conduct a helpful segment or activities addressing stress like team building that changes the atmosphere of the students, giving them new motivation and inspiration to achieve academic excellence for their future success.