San Agustin (Stand Alone) Senior High School: Practical Research III Adviser
San Agustin (Stand Alone) Senior High School: Practical Research III Adviser
San Agustin (Stand Alone) Senior High School: Practical Research III Adviser
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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ROWEL C. LUCENA
ANGELICA N. ADRIANO
Researchers
12 GAS METIS
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CHAPTER I
This chapter presents the problem and its background of the study, statement of the problem,
significance of the study and scope and delimitation of the study.
INTRODUCTION
Competition for the best and the brightest students creates a need for colleges and universities to
have a comprehensive understanding of the college choice process for students. Many factors are part of a
student’s decision-making process, including proximity to home, majors offered, costs, financial aid or
scholarships offered, selectivity, environment, and parental influence, just to name a few (Kinzie et al.,
2004, p. 36). Considering the number of universities and the size of the younger population targeted for
higher education, there is an urgent need for further research studies on university branding efforts (Tas
& Ergin, 2012). Choosing the right career path is becoming more and more important for young students
today. Students have to take into account many things when choosing a career and college major.
According to (Carnevale, Cheah, & Hanson 2011), the importance of a major is powerful. So much that
Bachelor’s degree holders in some majors can earn more than those with a graduate degree. Each factor
carries a different priority for students in making their college choice. Additionally, students use a variety
of sources to find out information about each institution that is of interest to them. High school counselors,
admissions counsellors, college brochures, institutional websites, other internet-based resources, friends,
parents, and other family members can all influence the choice a student makes. Institutions of higher
education use a variety of avenues to exert influence on the choices of prospective students. High school
visits, recruitment fairs, outreach activities, and particularly campus visits have been shown to significantly
impact a student’s decision-making process. Gaining an understanding of how current students make their
choices is important for institutions of higher education. Such knowledge could assist university
administrators in understanding the population with the greatest interest in their institution, and may also
provide them with possible marketing strategies to attract the most highly qualified students possible.
Research has been conducted on how students choose colleges programs from a variety of
perspectives. Previous studies have focused on what students want from a college website (Christiansen,
Davidson, Roper, Sprinkles, & Thomas, 2003), how students use institutional websites to inform their
choice (Martin, 2006), the differences between the search and choice stages of the college selection process
(Smith, 2006), and how historically-under-represented students use a variety of information sources
available to them (Olsen, 2007). The study employed a prediction-causation method of research. Prediction
refers to the effect of one variable while causations mean the change in the values of the dependent variable
due to a unit change in the independent variable (Tamayo et al., 2014). The study employed ordinary least
square (OLS)
estimation to predict the variables that would determine the outcome of the students choosing different
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college programs, then, maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) was employed to maximize the probability
of the success rate in choosing their college programs. With the above mention scenario and situations, it is
the main objective of the researcher to determine the level of awareness of the graduating General
Academic Strand (GAS) students in choosing different college programs. Therefore, the research findings
on that objective become the basis to provide recommendations to the graduating General Academic Strand
(GAS) students to be more ready for college.
This mainly for the purpose for providing more information and new knowledge for students or
learners who are mostly confuse and hesitates for choosing their college programs.
This study aimed to determine the level of awareness of Grade-12 General Academic Strand (GAS) students
of San Agustin Stand Alone, Senior High School in choosing different college programs. Specifically, it
answered the following questions;
1. What is the level of awareness of the GAS students in choosing different college programs?
2. What is the basis to determine the level of awareness of the GAS students?
ASSUMPTIONS
1. Mostly of the student are not aware in choosing their college programs.
2. Through questionnaire that distributed to the randomly selected students and use to gathered
information about the level of awareness of the student.
3. According to the result of the study mostly are having financial problem.
This research study aims to identify the level of awareness of the Grade-12 General Academic Strand
(GAS) students in choosing different college programs. This study will be beneficial to the following:
STUDENTS. This study will help the students to become emotionally, physically, intellectually ready for
taking their college courses. The findings of this research would be beneficial to students for through this
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study, they could know the rate and level of their preparedness on taking college courses. Through this
research, they can have assurance on their level of preparedness.
PARENTS. This study can help parents, guardians, and relatives to provide support and guidance on the
career path of the student. Also, it can give them awareness to their duties upon fulfilling the needs of
students before taking their college courses.
RESEARCHERS. This study will benefit the researchers for the reason that it will make them comply
with the requirements on their subject. And to gain new knowledge that the researcher may know and may
encounter, to know different information about the topic.
ADMINISTRATION. This study will give the administration insights, as it will serve as a guide in
initiating changes as a basis in determining the level of preparedness of the graduating students in taking
their college courses.
FUTURE RESEARCHERS. This study could also serve as a way for other researchers to contribute
significantly to help students in attaining the level or rate of preparedness on taking college courses. This
research will serve as the guide of the future researcher and can be included in their review related literature
and study.
This study was delimited to Grade-12 General Academic Strand (GAS) student in San Agustin, Stand
Alone Senior High School. The scope of this research was conducted inside the campus of San Agustin
Stand Alone, Senior High School. Only (25) students were involved in the study. The respondents were
randomly selected among the General Academic Strand (GAS) students. The research for this study was
taken according to the student’s schedule. The researchers distributed questionnaires in gathering the data.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
College- a place of higher education usually for people who have finished twelve years of schooling and
where they can obtain more advanced knowledge and get a degree to recognize this. (Online Merriam –
Webster Dictionary 2021)
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Profession- any type of work, especially one that needs a high level of education or a particular skill.
(Online Merriam –Webster Dictionary 2021)
Senior High School- covers the last two years of the K to 12 program and includes Grades 11 and 12. In
SHS, students will go through a core curriculum and subjects under a track of their choice. (Online
Merriam –Webster Dictionary 2021)
Bachelor’s Degree- a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of
study. (Online Merriam –Webster Dictionary 2021)
Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) - is a method of point estimation of parameters that minimizes the
function defined by the sum of squares of these residuals (or distances) with respect to the parameters.
(Wikipedia)
Maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) - provides a means of estimating the sum value by using the
parameters that “maximize” the agreement between the selected model and the observed data.
(https://methods.sagepub.com/)
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CHAPTER II
This section presents the review of related literature and studies conducted by the researcher in
order to establish qualification of her research topic.
Related Literature
Dinham and Scott (2008) caution against false dichotomies in education that can militate against
effective leadership decisions and that often reflect polarizing ideologies in education. For the school
leader, a sensitivity to the pressures that are or can be exerted by the policy context and an awareness of the
distortions that may be forced on the school’s program as a result seem to be important imperatives in
getting the balance right.
Fullan (2008) stressed that teachers of today and tomorrow need to do much more learning on the
job, or in parallel with it where they can constantly test out, refine, and get feedback on the improvements
they make. They need access to other colleagues in order to learn from them. In San Diego City Schools, a
professional development system is aligned with standards, curricula, and implementation guidelines. It
recognizes that effective professional development must be focused on the schools themselves and based on
daily classroom practice. It provides training and support for instructional leaders, school principals,
school-based peer coach/staff developers and teachers. This training includes regular seminars, school visits
by instructional leaders, and cross-school visitations by principals to each other's schools. The schools
believe that effective professional development must be focused on the schools themselves and based in
daily classroom practice (San Diego Institute for Learning, URFMP25SchoolPrograms.pdf).
Related Studies
In his study, Tullao (2007) indicated that there is a need to upgrade human resources through various
forms of investment in human capital in order to reap the benefits of an expanded global trade in services,.
This upgrading process is intended not only to protect Filipino professionals from foreign competition but
more importantly to build a strong human resource infrastructure in the light of a globalized trading
environment. Specifically, the readiness to compete internationally should be viewed in terms of the ability
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of local professionals to meet the standards and human resource requirements of foreign as well as
domestic companies.
On the other hand, Magno (2013) cited that teachers are one of the key elements in any school and
effective teaching is one of the key propellers for school improvement. This review is concerned with how
to define a teacher’s effectiveness and what makes an effective teacher. It draws out implications for
policymakers in education and for improving classroom practice.
Furthermore, the study of Dejarme (2008) suggested that in order for schools and universities to cope
with new innovations, they should keep at pace with the tempo of societal changes and technological
progress. The schools of today should participate in the educational and social revolution. Thus, the
curriculum in Philippine schools today has to be geared to the rapid societal changes and the new
responsibilities for the new breed of Filipinos. The three most important sectors of society that give direct
input to the improvement of the curriculum are the academe (institutions), the government, and the
industries (both public and private companies).
In PASCN Discussion Paper, Tullao (2000, retrieved, May 2013), emphasized different perfectives/
views on the readiness of professionals to compete internationally - First, the facility of Filipinos to work
abroad and compete with foreign professionals with similar skills and competence. Second, the ability of
professionals to compete with foreign professionals entering the local economy. The third perspective is
focused on the ability of professionals to meet the standards and human resource requirements of foreign
enterprises as well as domestic companies in their use of various services. The first and second views are
premised on the need to improve human resources in order to prepare Filipino professionals for foreign
competition here and abroad within a liberalized global market for services. The third perspective, on the
other hand, prepares professionals as an investment in human capital as part of expanding the infrastructure
of the economy. Such preparation will have the effect of making local professionals competitive here and
abroad plus making the Philippines an attractive site for foreign investment because of the quality of
professional services. In effect the country does not prepare its professionals merely to protect them from
foreign competition but more so to build a strong human resource infrastructure.
Dinglasan (2007) found out the effectiveness of a variety of methodologies in teaching Mathematics
in two Science High Schools in the Division of Lipa City. These methods include the inductive, deductive,
discussion, discovery and integrated. In support to these findings, the use of printed and audio-visual
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materials was also effective, but that of community resources was only moderately effective. Corollary to
these findings was the very satisfactory performance of the students as reflected in their quizzes, recitation,
assignment, periodical test and projects. Hence, a highly significant relationship was revealed between the
effectiveness of teaching methodologies and the students’ academic performance reflected in their grades.
THEORITICAL FRAMEWORK
This study is anchored on Thorndike’s law of readiness which Magsino (2009) stressed
that learning considers the readiness of the learner so that it could be more lasting and more
effective. Sharma and Sharma (2006) also emphasized that readiness include all those
preparatory adjustments which immediately precede the activity. Reminding the learner of his
past experiences; mental preparation for the understanding of new things, diverting his attention
towards the subject to be learned, changing the environment to suit the learning are all included
in the readiness.
And as Hostede pointed out (in Lumbera 2011), the success of an organization is
determined by its implementation of program and projects which should not be carried out for
the sake of performing them, but have to be cautiously and properly controlled, manipulated
and directed for the results to become satisfactory or in conformity with objectives.
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THEORITICAL PARADIGM
FIGURE 1
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
The conceptual paradigm serves as the research guide of the study. The researcher used
the system approach which shows the interplay of three important elements: Input, Process and
Output.
Input: It includes the personal profile of the respondents, the level of awareness of
General Academic Strand (GAS) students, factors affecting the students for choosing college
programs and recommendation that can be formulated based from the findings of the study.
Process. It consists of gathering of data survey analysis and interpretation of the data
gathered and Preparation and distribution of flyers which can give some knowledge to the
students who are mostly confuse for choosing their college degree.
Output. Based from the findings of the study, preparedness tips were distributed for
giving awareness about the problem.
The Feedback loop provides a mechanism for a continuing development of the study to
further use to achieve the identified goals. It is vital to keep the evidence-based program on
track. If the feedback loops indicate changes, then the system needs to be adjusted to improve
effectiveness and efficiency.
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CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM
Feedback
FIGURE 2
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CHAPTER III
This chapter focus on how the research was undertaken. It includes the research design, research
method, population and sample, sampling technique, data gathering tools, and data gathering procedure. It
provides the readers a perspective on how the research was conducted.
RESEARCH DESIGN
This study aims to determine the Level of Awareness of the Graduating General Academic Strand
(GAS) Students in Choosing Different College Programs. In this research, the researchers would like to
know the reason behind they are confused of choosing college programs. The researchers will be able to
determine how grade 12 students chosen general academic strand attaining their major decision for their
near college, like it also discovered how it affects the decision of every individual in choosing their college
program. In order for the researchers to identify these, we would need a research design that would be fit
for this kind of study specially the quantitative research design.
RESEARCH METHOD
The research design for the study was a descriptive research study. It is in which the researchers are
primarily interested in describing relationships among variables, without seeking to establish a causal
connection.
The researchers came up with (25) respondents, that randomly selected under the grade 12 General
Academic Strand who are currently studying in San Agustin Stand Alone Senior High School, Iriga City.
Only grade 12 students under the General Academic Strand (GAS) are considered to be involved.
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POPULATION OF THE STUDY
Number of respondents
12 GAS Section Students Total
12 GAS A Bathala 4 4
12 GAS B Dumangan 5 5
12 GAS C Lakapati 5 5
12 GAS D Metis 11 11
25 25
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
The sampling technique for the study is a type of probability sapling technique - Simple-Random
Sampling Technique. Drawing randomly from a list of the population.
In order to gather information in the conduct of the study, the data gathering tool used questionnaire. It
was used to gather data and information from the respondents. The questionnaire composed of ten (10)
questions where in the respondents is free to answer the questions. This allows researchers to collect data
that is qualitative and quantitative in nature depending on their needs.
After the questionnaire has been approved for the study, each of it will be distributed to the respondents.
The questionnaire composed of ten (10) questions that will be answered by the respondents. The respondent
was given enough time to answer the questions. Questionnaires were consolidated by the
researchers for tallying and for analysis and interpretation of the data gathered.
To find the rating of the variables, the following statistical methods were used:
PERCENTAGE TECHNIQUE: The following formula was used to determine how many of the
respondent’s answered a particular item in percentage. The formula is:
P= ∑ X / n × 100
∑ = Summation
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CHAPTER IV
This chapter discusses the data analysis and findings from (25) respondents that randomly selected
among the General Academic Strand (GAS) students at San Agustin (Stand Alone) Senior High School.
The purpose of this study was to know the level of awareness of the General Academic Strand (GAS)
Students.
Chapter V
This chapter presents the summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study. The
findings emanating from this research resulted from careful analysis of the results. The conclusions were
also based from the findings. Aligned to the findings are the recommendations referring to the next steps,
and what should be done to make this research more useful.
SUMMARY
The purpose of this study is to know the Level of Awareness of the GAS students of SAN AGUSTIN
(STAND ALONE) SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL in choosing different college programs.
This study followed a non-experimental research approach and convenience sampling technique to
select respondents. Data was collected with the help of the questionnaire.
FINDINGS
92% of 25 students are agree that choosing business in college is okay for GAS students, and the
8% of the students disagree.
92% of 25 students are agree that General Academic Strand (GAS) has a connection to what
college program they want, and the remaining 8% disagree.
40% of 25 students are still confuse or having a second thought about choosing their preferred
course because they think GAS Strand in not right for that course, and 60% of the students are sure
and not confuse.
92% of 25 students are agree that GAS Strand can help them in college, and 8% of the students
disagree.
56% of 25 students are agree that wrong decision in choosing course in college will lead them to
failure, 44% of the students disagree.
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28% of 25 students agree to change their strand if they have a chance, and 72% of the remaining
are disagree.
96% of 25 GAS Students are aware of the college programs they will choose, and 4% of the
students are not aware or still confuse.
92% of 25 GAS Students are prepared for their college course, and 8% of the students are not.
100% of 25 students are aware that patience and need to study hard will help them survive in
college,
92% of 25 students are agree that financial problem affect them to choose college programs that
they want, 8% of the remaining disagree.
CONCLUSIONS
Based from the findings of the study, the following conclusion can be drawn:
Based on the findings one of the problems that affecting the 92% of 25 students for choosing their
college programs is financial problem.
The findings revealed that 96% of the students are aware of choosing their college programs and
the remaining 4% are not aware or still confuse. And 92% of them are prepared for their college
course.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based from the findings and conclusions of the study, the following recommendation can be drawn:
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(2) https://pcw.gov.ph/republic-act-6728-government-assistance-to-students-and-teachers-in-
private-education-act/
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CURRICULUM VITAE
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Angelica N. Adriano
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