PERCEPTIONS OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS TOWARDS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THEIR CHOICE: THE MOST COMMON

STRAND
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A Research Submitted in Partial Fulfillment

Of the requirements in Practical Research 2

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Senior High School

Quezon National High School

Michael James M. Queros

Carlota C. Lasam

Crisanto Granel

Geo Sinsano

Charles Marben C. Batin

S.Y 2018-2019

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 The researchers is very grateful to ALMIGHTY GOD for without his grace and

blessings this study would not have been possible.

Immeasurable appreciation and deepest gratitude for the help and support are

extended to the following persons who in one way or another have contributed in making this

study possible.

Sir Joel Antipolo and Ma’am Maria Lourdes Orolaza, our principal II and assistant

principal, for allowing us to conduct this study within the school campus and for their endless

support.

Ms. Airene Joyce Mendoza, our research teacher, for helping us in editing our

research and for guiding us throughout the duration of this study.

Especially to our parents and friends for their support.

The researchers

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DEDICATION
 This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to our beloved parents, who have been our

source of inspiration and gave us strength when we thought of giving up, we continually

provide their moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial support.

To our mentors, friends, and classmates who shared their words of advice and

encouragement to finish this study.

And lastly, we dedicated this study to the almighty God, thank you for the guidance,

strength, power of mind, protection and skills and for giving us a healthy life. All of these we

offer to you.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title page …………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………. I
Acknowledgment …………………………………………………………………….......………………………………………………………………………. II
Dedication ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… III
Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………….......…………………………………………………………... IV
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study …………………………………………………………...……………………………………………….. 1-2
Statement of the Problem …………………………………………………………..……………………………………………….. 3
Significance of the Study …………………………………………………………...………………………………………………... 3
Scope and Delimitation of the Study ………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

Definition of term……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
CHAPTER II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Perception towards senior high school…………………………………….................................................. 6-8
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Factors Influencing the Students’ in Choosing a strand…………………………………………
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Conceptual Framework ………………………………………….………………………………………….
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Research Paradigm ………………………………………….………………………………………….……………………………………

CHAPTER III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design ………………………………………….…………………………………………. 11
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Sources of Data ………………………………………….………………………………………….…………………………………………………. 12
Data Gathering Procedure ………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………… 12
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Data Gathering Instrument ………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………
Statistical Tool and Method of Analysis ………………………………………….………………………………………….
CHAPTER IV. PRESENTATIONS, ANALYSIS
14-17
AND INTERPRETATION DATA ………………………………………….……………………………….
CHAPTER V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS,
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AND RECOMMENDTIONS ………………………………………….……………………………………………
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

This chapter contains the Background of the study, Statement of the problem,

Significance of the study, Scope and Limitation, and Definition of terms. The main purpose

of this research is to get the perceptions of students regarding on the K-12 program – Senior

High School.

Background of the study

Senior High School is a part of the K-12 program design by the Department of Education

wherein the students will undergo a core curriculum and subjects under a track based on the

students’ preference. It is a curriculum developed in line with the commission on Higher

Education (CHED) which is governing body from tertiary level in the Philippines.

It is also believed to be the solution of the elongated dilemma of the Philippine

educational system because this prepares the students in their entry to college and equips

them with relevant and globally competitive skills which will foster employment.

It’s true that Senior High School helps the student to widen their minds and serves as a

stepping stone in their dreams. But, some which has a noble purpose for every Pilipino pupil

or student. From their own point of view or perspective this is another burden on the part of

the students and parents. It will add to the financial problem of the individual family, and the

advantage of implementing this program are for the people who wants to continue studying or

work abroad because the curriculum is almost parallel to another country. (Anonymous,

2013)

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 On the contrary, most of the students have not yet decided on what strand they will

pursue for Senior High School. According to Boyer (1987), “in taking a course, one of the

life’s major decision is being made. A lot of time, money, and effort will be involved. The

shape and excellence of student’s life may rest on the result.” In choosing a junior, senior

academic track a student should take a risk. Thinking that they might make a wrong decision

that will affect their future. Harris (1980) Decision making is the best way to get one’s

satisfaction and consider as the best-required thing to do to have a successful and a very

satisfying life.

As observed, the students that usually took the tracks that they don’t like is the one who

is always shifting to other strand. Many factors can influence a student’s decision, including

their parents, friends, teachers, or any role models in students’ life.

In addition, matters on the country’s K-12 program remain unclear. One of them,

however, refers to the specific tracks wherein students will choose the best skills for them to

master, Senior High School system comes with specific tracks that seem like college courses,

they include certain disciplines.

 Academic

 Arts and design

 Sports

 Technical vocational livelihood (TVL)

Great careers do not simply happen. That is why it is important for students to make career

plans. Parents are the best person to ensure that their child is making wise career choice. The

main purpose of this study is to get the perceptions of the Grade 10 students towards Senior

High School.

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Statement of the problem

This study aims to determine the perceptions of the Grade 10 students towards

Senior High School. Specifically, this study answers the following questions:

1. What is the perceptions of the grade 10 students towards Senior High School?

2. What are the factors that influence the Grade 10 students in choosing their strand?

3. What is the common strand for Grade 10 students?

Significance of study

These studies have significance to several areas. First, the results of this study

will be beneficial to students, their parents, school administration and the future researchers.

The outcome of this should support the students in choosing the correct and suitable track for

them.

This study helps the STUDENTS who are incoming Grade 11 to determine

the considerations in selecting their strands. They must consider their interest, natural skills,

abilities, aims and rewards. This study will help them to develop their decision-making

ability.

This study will help the PARENTS that serve as a main influence in their

children’s career development and career decision-making.

The SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION can use this if possible in making their

symposiums and career guidance better for helping the students in choosing the right strand

for them.

This study will serve as evidence and basis of the FUTURE

RESEARCHERS in their research about the perceptions of Grade 10 students towards

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 Scope and Delimitation of the study

This research was conducted to determine the perceptions of Grade 10 students towards

Senior High School and to know the factors that affects them in choosing their Strand.

It is descriptive in nature and focused on Grade 10 students of Quezon National High

School. The research sample is composed of one hundred (100) Grade 10 students out of 240

populations.

The primary data gathering method used is checklist questionnaire for the researchers

get the data that is needed in the study. The researchers used stratified sampling to identify

the sample for each section of Grade 10 students.

It will be conducted within the Quezon National High School, Alunan, Quezon,

Isabela.

Definition of Terms

K-12. a program made by the Department of Education wherein the students will

undergo a core curriculum and subjects under a track based on the students’ preference.

Students’ perception. The students insight whether it is negative or positive

Chapter II
 Review of Related Literature

This chapter presents the literature relevant to the concept of the present study.

It also analyses some studies and materials from the Internet to provide sufficient background

information for the accomplishment of this study. It sought to collect claims of previous

studies about Perception of Grade 10 students towards Senior High School.

Perceptions towards Senior High School

The implementation of K - 12 program of the Department of Education is a

great help to every student. But, some which has a noble purpose for every Pilipino pupil or

student. From their own point of view or perspective this is another burden on the part of the

students and parents. It will add to the financial problem of the individual family, and the

advantage of implementing this program are for the people who wants to continue studying or

work abroad because the curriculum is almost parallel to another country. This is some of the

problems that this study is going to focus on and to hear the sentiments of the parents

regarding the implementation of K - 12 program (Anonymous, 2013).

One of the aims of the Department of Education is to prepare the students to

be globally competitive. To achieve this, educational reforms of the government must also

focus into the mastery of English as the second language. Such attempt will greatly help to

harness the productive capacity of the country’s human resource base towards international

competitiveness. Competitiveness may be gauged from sociolinguistics competence of a

person. Sociolinguistics competence is the ability to use language appropriate to a given

communicative context taking

into account the roles of the participants, the setting and the purpose of interaction. It is the
ability to use and respond to language appropriately, given the setting, the topic, and the

relationships among the people communicating, particularly the lingua franca of the

educational society and community, in its various contexts and dimensions relatively

guarantees the teachers competitive advantage in the complex society like the Philippines

(Alatis, 2009).

In addition to that, the ripened fruits which were taken from the trunk of the

tree are more sweet and tasty compared to fruits which were taken ahead of time. The goal of

the K - 12 Basic Education Program is to create a functional basic education system that

will produce productive and responsible citizens equipped with the essential competencies

and skills for both life–long learning and employment. This program will enhance the basic

education system to full functionality to fulfill the basic learning needs of students. This is in

line with the agenda of the President Aquino of having quality education as a long term

solution to poverty, in order to achieve these goals (DepEd, 2013).

Education Secretary Armin A. Luistro (2011) says the additional 2 years will

help students decide what course they will take in college. It will also help high school

students to be given a chance to specialize in science and technology, music and arts,

agriculture, fisheries, sports, business entrepreneurship, and others. K - 12 Program aims to

make basic education sufficient enough so that anyone who graduates can be gainfully

employed and have a productive life. K –12 Program will look at the possibility of

specialized education such as a high school or community, which will focus on the arts

or agriculture. Bro. Armin said that the proposal will make high school graduates

employable, making tertiary education unnecessary to get a job. That proposal of Department

of Education to add two more years to basic education drew mixed reactions in the Senate.
 Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile (2011) expressed support to the DepEd’s

K - 12 Program as he agrees with the proposal because the country needs to increase its

competitiveness at the international level, he said: We are underrated by other countries, our

educational system. It is painful for others. But for the country we have to do it. To

implement the program, the DepEd has to work with Congress to amend the existing law,

Batas Pambansa 232 or the “Education Act of 1982,” which states that the basic formal

education is a 10-year program.

Nartates (2011) conducted a study about the Effects of Broken Homes among

Early Teenagers to their Academic Performance this studies cited by the researchers have

also shown that the country’s education program is equivalent to the 12-year education cycle

followed abroad except that it is being completed in only 10 years. These researches analyze

and study what will be the effects of the K - 12 Educational Systems to the country, parents,

and students. This study becomes related to my study in the sense that it is concerned on the

effects of K - 12 Program to the parents. The only difference is that this study is focused on

the effects of K - 12 Program to the students whose parents are working abroad, and how it

affects to their academic performance.

Marston (2011) Conducted a related study about the perception of students

and parents involved in primary to secondary school transition programs of different formats

and complexities, based on both Australian and international research, have been introduced

in some schools to facilitate transition. The aims of this research were to investigate and

compare the perceptions of students, parents and teachers involved in several of these

programs and to examine the extent to which transition programs can alleviate issues

associated with transition between primary and secondary schools.

 Senate Majority Floor Leader Vicente "Tito" Sotto (2011) explained why he

opposed the proposal of the Department of Education (DepEd) to amend the law on the

country’s basic education to increase the number of school years to 12 from the present 10-

year program. "I oppose the addition of two years to basic education. There is no clear benefit

to adding two years to basic education," Sotto said in a privilege speech at the Senate. He

added that the national budget can't even provide sufficient funds to maintain the present

number of years of basic education, but now the DepEd wants to add more to it. According to

him, adding two years to basic education will further increase our budget deficit. We need

quality education, not quantity of years in education. We need more schools, not more years

in school.

“The reality on the ground is that schools even have to divide their classes to

morning and afternoon sessions to accommodate more students… We need to modernize our

public school system management priority to expanding the cycle of our basic education

program”

Factors Influencing the Students’ in Choosing a Strand

There are several factors that impact the students from high school seniors’

decision in what strand they should take. From the phases that have proposed by Jackson,

which could affect a students’ decision in finding a decent course, there is still a relevant

factor on it.

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 According to Elmer (1989) as cited in Arguelles & Miranda (2014),

specialization planning is life goal setting. Sound decision-making is a need to prevent any

misfits and to assist students in the process of solidifying their course specialization.

The Korir and Wafula (2012) study attempt to examine the influential factors

in student career and the findings shows that majority of the students are influenced by

opportunity (technical and job opening) followed by environments factors (external

influencers and advertisement made by institution) while least influenced by personal factors

(personal interest and lifestyle for those who are already in the hospitality industry).

A study carried out by Shumba and Naong (2012) among 133 South African

university students to explore factors influencing career choice and aspirations, confirms that

family, the ability of the learner’s self to identify his/her preferred career choice, and teachers

are among the most influencing career choice and aspirations of students.

According to Olamide and Olawaiye (2013) confirm that environment,

influence, and opportunity factors influence students career choice. They point out that the

influence of people in the closer circle friends, family and academia does not influence or

lead the students in deciding their career choice. And they also note that students whose

parents have advanced education do influence their career choice. The response shows that

students concerned with financial responsibility might already working to make some saving

for an educational future.

Bandura et al. (2001) in a prospective study examined a structural model of

socio-cognitive influences that influence parental aspirations related to careers. Self- efficacy

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beliefs were seen to play a major role in giving direction to career pursuits, and

socioeconomic status was seen to be indirectly linked to career trajectories by influencing

parent’s perceived efficacy and aspirations.

Conceptual Framework

The implementation of senior high school in the Philippines was a big help to every

students but the notion of every students towards senior high school was another burden and

another 2 years of hardship, According to Education secretary Armin A. luistro (2011)

claimed that the additional 2 years of high school will be essential and not waste of time to

every students but it will help the students to decide in what course they will take in college

and also it will help the students to master their different field of specialization.

In addition, students can’t decide properly because of the factors that affect them in

choosing it includes their family, peers, and specially their interest.

The senior high school program will give opportunity to every students because they

are given a chance to experience what are the subjects and activities that are experiencing by

the college students.There are only 7 seven strand offered in Quezon National High School:

the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics),HUMMS (Humanities and

Social Sciences), ABM (Accountancy and Business Management) and TVL (Technical

Vocational and Livelihood).

Research Paradigm
INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
VARIABLE (IV) VARIABLE (DV)
PERCEPTIONS OF
GRADE 10 STUDENTS
TOWARDS SENIOR HIGH THE MOST COMMON
SCHOOL AND FACTORS STRAND
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INLUENCING THEIR
CHOICE
 CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter contains the research design and the methodology used in the conduct of

this study. It incorporated the sampling techniques, subject of the study, research locale,

research instrument, the data gathering procedure and the data analysis. This chapter shows

how the researcher came to the necessary data for this study, and how these data analyze,

interpreted and presented in the easiest way possible.

Research Design

Descriptive research design will be used by the researcher in their study.

Subject of the Study

The study will focus on Quezon National High School Grade 10 students. 100

grade 10 students will be chosen from all sections fair and equal by using stratified technique

and by draw lots. In addition, the researchers used the stratified sampling techniques in

selecting their respondents to ensure the fair and equal representation of the variables of the

study.

Research Locale

The researcher will conduct the study within Quezon National High School,

Alunan, Quezon, Isabela. Respondents will come from all Grade 10 sections, 100 students

will be chosen. The study will be conducted in the semester of the academic year 2018-2019.

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Research Instrument

Self-structured and adopted questionnaires was utilized and used by

researchers as their data gathering tool.

Data Gathering Procedures

To give solution and gather the data needed for the study, following steps was

done in gathering the data needed.

First, the researchers will make a formal letter asking a permission to conduct

the study at Quezon National High School, Quezon, Isabela. The letter will be approved by

the principal and assistant principal allowing to conduct the study.

Second, the researchers will make an authentic questionnaire to be given on

the respondents. They will approach and asks for consult from their English teacher for the

checking of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The questionnaires will be printed and

distributed to 100 respondents.

Lastly, the floating of questionnaires will be conducted to 100 students. The

data will be collected, separate each section, recorded and analyzed.

Method of analysis and statistical tools

The data of the study were tabulated, analyzed and described using the following

statistical tools:

a. Frequency count and rank- was used to determine the factors that affect the students

choice and the most common strand for them.

b. Weighted mean- was used in the analysis of the perception of grade10 students

towards senior high school

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Weighted mean

WxS
Wm= N

WHEREIN

W- It refers to the frequency that was used to determine the factors and perception.

S- it refers to the score that used to rate the question

n- the total number of respondents

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 CHAPTER IV
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the data analysis and findings from 100 questionnaire completed

by the grade 10 students as our respondents. The purpose of this study was to identify the

Perceptions of grade 10 students towards Senior High School program and factors

influencing their choice: The common strand

TABLE 1: Perception of grade 10 students towards Senior High School program.

A. NEGATIVE PERCEPTION OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS

Statements WM DESCRIPTION
Senior High School program will be a waste 2.23 DISAGREE
of time, money and effort

Senior high School is another 2 years of 2.99 UNDECIDED

hardship
Senior High School is a burden to parents 2.7 UNDECIDED
and students
Senior High School is not a big help to 2.63 UNDECIDED
widen the students mind
Senior High School is not necessary 2.4 DISAGREE
OWM 2.59 DISAGREE

Table 1. A. Shows the summary of the negative perception of grade 10 students towards

Senior High School program, the table reveals the perception of the respondents were not

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B. POSITIVE PERCEPTION OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS

Statements WM Description
Senior High School is important. 4.46 STRONGLY AGREE
 Senior High School is essential. 4.14 AGREE
Senior High School will give a better job 4.33 STRONGLY AGREE
opportunities.
Senior High School will help more the 4.12 AGREE
student to narrow their minds.
Senior High School is a stepping stone in 4.4 STRONGLY AGREE
achieving dreams
OWM 4.29 STRONGLY AGREE

Table 1. B. Shows the summary of the positive perception of grade 10 students towards

Senior High School program, the table reveals the perception of the respondents is positive.

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TABLE 2.Table Influencing factors that affect their desired strand

FREQUENCY

FACTORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 RANK
Peers 1 15 43 16 21 4 3.48
Family 61 32 2 4 0 1 1.57

Interest 37 36 16 4 4 3 2.11

Classmates 0 9 5 21 50 5 3.98

Girlfriend/boyfriend 3 2 1 17 2 75 5.55

Advice of others 2 7 19 38 22 12 4.23

The table 2 shows the factors that affect the desired strand of grade 10 students, the table

reveals that the highest factor that affect the desired strand of respondents was the family and

the least factor that affect them was their Girlfriend/boyfriend

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Table 3

Common strand

Strand Frequency Percentage

HUMSS 53 53%
STEM 22 22%
ABM 13 13%
TVL 12 12%

TABLE 3 show the common strands for grade 10 students of Quezon National High School

and the most common strand for grade 10 students was Humss strand followed by Stem and

Abm and tvl .

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CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter contains the summary, finding, conclusion, recommendations based

on the analysis of chapter IV.

Summary

The study aimed to determine the perception of grade 10 students towards Senior

High School program and factors that influence their choice: the common strand. One

hundred (100) grade 10 students of Quezon National High School, school year 2018-2019

were used as subjects of this study.

The study employed the descriptive type of research design. A researcher-made

questionnaire on the perception of grade 10 students towards senior high school program and

factors that influence their choice: The common strands were used to gather data. Descriptive
statistical tools such as frequency counting, percentage, and mean were used to analyse the

data.

Findings

Based on the analysis done, the following findings were noted;

1. As the summary on the perception of grade 10 students towards Senior High School

program the outcome was positive. The overall weighted mean are 4.29 in positive perception

and it is strongly agree in qualitative description.

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And the negative perception got the overall weighted mean of 2.59 and it is disagree in

qualitative description and so that the outcome of the perception was not negative.

2. . As the summary on the factors that influence their desired strand, family got the first rank

which is 1.57 when their ranks on the different factors were combined whereas

girlfriend/boyfriend got the least rank which is 5.55

3. As the summary on the common strand that are offered in QNHS, 53% of our chosen

respondents choose HUMSS next is STEM with 22% followed by ABM with 13% and last is

TVL with 12%.

Conclusions

Based on the findings, following conclusions were drawn;

1. Their perception towards senior high school was positive based on the findings.
2. Family were the number one factor that affect their choice

3. The result shows the first in the list on what is the most common strand – the gathered data

outcome is that HUMSS is the most common strand among those other strand.

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Recommendations

Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the researchers recommended the

following:

1. For much reliable and much valid result the researchers recommend to conduct a

similar study with bigger number of respondents.

2. Based on the findings of the study HUMSS got the highest popularity among the other

strand and because of that the school must be prepared for the next school year 2019-

2020 for the huge enrollees of HUMSS

3. The school administrator must not only orient the students but also their parents about

their strand because based on the data being gathered parents ranked first among the

other factors that affect the student’s choice.

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