The Effects of Self-confidence in the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM students in Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Having self-confidence helps most of the people to success in life, in whatever things they do, as long as they have the self-confidence they will surely excel on it. As students, it is also very important to have self-confidence in their academic life, because they are facing different challenges and decisions that lead them towards their academic success. The purpose of this study is focused on the assessment of Self-confidence of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management students and its effect in their academic performance. A qualitative method was used in the study. Using descriptive research design it focused on the assessment of four academic variables identified as affected by self-confidence, such as; Oral recitation, Reporting, Group Activities and Extra-curricular activities. Data were gathered by distributing questionnaires to the target respondents. The results of the study revealed that self-confidence affects the academic performance of the Grade 12 ABM Students in terms of (1) Oral Recitation –having self-confidence helps the students to participate actively in the oral recitation resulting to high score (2) Reporting –self-confidence affects the students’ preparedness and presentations in reporting in the class, having a high self-confidence positively affects their grades in their report (3) Group activities –having self-confidence positively affects the students collaboration with other group members and classmates resulting to great presentations and high grades (4) Extra-curricular Activities –having a high self-confidence positively affects the students’ motivation to participate or join in extra-curricular activities leading them to excel more not only in academics but also in skills and talents. The results demonstrate the need for the parents with the help of the teachers and school administrators to motivate and build self-confidence to the Grade 12 ABM students in achieving their academic goals. Giving them continuous motivation leads them to academic success in every aspect of their academic life including also the extra-curricular activities. The school administrators, with the help of the teachers, must conduct a seminar or workshop that will enhance, increase and develop the self-confidence of the students in their academics.