ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher conveys his deepest appreciation and profound gratitude to our
ALMIGHTY GOD in HEAVEN who is the source of all wisdom, strength and direction
for keeping his love, hope, and faith in making all things possible. Likewise this study
could have never attained completion without the generosity of some people whose
unselfish assistance that cause in different ways the researcher wishes to extend his
heartfelt gratitude.
Dr. Victoria P. Valenzuela, Dean of Graduate Studies for her kind words of
advice, support and motivation.
Dr. Ladislao D. Marcelo, his adviser, for to his kindness, generosity and guidance
throughout the study.
Dr. Alexander M. Dela Paz, his critic, for his suggestions and constructive
criticism for the improvement of the study and generosity in sharing his knowledge and
for giving inspiring words and reminders.
Dr. Danilo S. Hilario, his chairman for his untiring assistance, valuable comments
and encouragement to finish this study.
Mrs. Leticia T. Alcantara, Education Program Supervisor in English (Seconday),
Department of Education Division of Bulacan for her assistance and untiring support for
the study.
Mr. Rizaldy C. Pidlaoan, Principal of Maronquillo National High School, for
granting the privilege to the researcher to conduct the study in his school and assistance
in distribution and retrieval of the instruments.
iii
To all MNHS teachers and students who served as respondents for their great
participation and cooperation in conducting the study.
A sincere gratitude and appreciation to the researchers whole family for their
love, understanding, concerns and prayers which further helped the researcher in the
attainment of his goal. Thanks Kets, Doray and Puroy, his siblings.
To all his friends, classmates and church mates who helped and inspired him in
pursuing this study, the researcher expresses his sincerest gratitude.
To Princess Jho Valera, Jervie Valera, Godfrey Santiago and Dexter Vardeleon all
of you are a big blessing from the Lord.
Mrs. Beverly Santos Kabiling, his loving and sweet housewife for being with him
through his ups and downs and always being there.
Thanks finally to all whose name were not mentioned, in big and small ways,
have in one way or another helped in the completion of this thesis.


RANDY DC. KABILING







iv
DEDICATION


This humble work is lovingly dedicated to the source of my inspiration:
First and foremost to the Almighty God
for His guidance and countless blessings and to my
one and only ever supporting mother Mrs. Rosario Dela Cruz Kabiling,
my whole family, relatives, teachers, friends and colleagues
for their prayers, moral support and who helped me
in carrying out this task. And also to my loving and very supportive wife,
Sweet Princess Beverly S. Kabiling and our baby Prince Yanel S. Kabiling.
I dedicated this study also to all Filipino people.


Prince Randy Dela Cruz Kabiling










v
ABSTRACT


This study attempted to answer the general question: How do various factors
affect the academic performance of Maronquillo National High School students?
Specifically, this study sought answer to the following questions: (1) What is the profile
of the students in terms of his/her age, sex, parents educational attainment and
relationship status, daily allowance, family income, number of siblings and distance from
house to school?; (2) How available the school related factors that affect the academic
performance of Maronquillo National High School students in National Achievement
Test?; (3) What is the academic performance of Maronquillo National High School
students in terms of National Achievement Test?; and (4) Is there any significant
relationship between students demographic profile and National Achievement Test?
Based on the problems, these hypotheses were formulated (1) There is significant
relationship between MNHS students demographic profile and National Achievement
Test. (2) There is significant difference between MNHS school related factors and
National Achievement Test.
The researcher applied the descriptive method of research. All faculty and
selected fourth year students of Maronquillo National High School served as respondent
of this study.
The required data in this study were gathered mainly through the use of locally
constructed questionnaires and also the result of the national achievement test of MNHS
students. In addition, interviews and ocular inspections to respondents were also
conducted for additional information. The mean, standard deviation, percentage and
correlation are the statistical treatment.
vi
The study was able to demonstrate the following findings: (1) With regards to
students demographic profile: most of them were 16 years old; there were more female
than male students; most fathers and mothers educational attainment is elementary
graduate; most of parents status is married; most of the students daily allowance is 41-
60 pesos; most of the family income is below 3,000 pesos; most of the students siblings
is two; and most of the distance from students home to school is 1-2 kilometres; (2) The
school related factors: facilities, equipment and assistance from local school board are
available; (3) The academic performance of Maronquillo National High School students
in terms of National Achievement Test Result in English, Mathematics, Science last
school year 2010-2011 is below the mastery of the subject; and (4) The students
academic performance in national achievement test has low correlation in their
demographic profile in students sex as correlated to the NAT result in English has a
result of low correlation which means female students are better in language skills than
male students. The school-related factors have low correlation to the students academic
performance as correlated in national achievement test with the following results; under
facilities: library and Science; and under equipments: television and Mathematics.
It is hoped that the findings and conclusions of the study will provide a clearer
understanding of MNHS students correlation of academic performance.





vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS


Page

TITLE PAGE ............................................................................................. i
APPROVAL SHEET ................................................................................. ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ......................................................................... iii
DEDICATION ........................................................................................... v
ABSTRACT ............................................................................................... vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................... ix
LIST OF TABLES ..................................................................................... xi
LIST OF FIGURE..................................................................................... xi
LIST OF APPENDICES ........................................................................... xii

CHAPTER

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction ................................................................... 1
Statement of the Problem .............................................. 3
Significance of the Study .............................................. 5
Scope and Delimitation of the Study ............................ 7

II. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Relevant Theories ......................................................... 9
Review of Related Literature ........................................ 16
Review of Related Studies ............................................ 36
Conceptual Framework ................................................. 41
Hypothesis of the Study ................................................ 44
viii
Definition of Variables .................................................. 45

III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Methods and Techniques of the Study ............................ 48
Population of the Study .................................................... 49
Research Instruments ...................................................... 49
Data Gathering Procedure ............................................. ... 50
Data Processing and Statistical Treatment of Data .......... 50

IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND ITERPRETATION OF DATA

Personal Profile of the Students ........................................ 52
School Related Factors .................................................. ... 61
Students Demographic Profile and NAT ......................... 62
Academic Performance of the Students in NAT ............... 64
School-Related Factors and National Achievement Test... 65

V. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings .................................................... 72
Conclusions .................................................................... 76
Recommendations ........................................................... 76

REFERENCES.................................................................................................. 78
APPENDICES .................................................................................................. 85
CURRICULUM VITAE ............................................................................. ..... 90





ix
LIST OF TABLES


Table Page
1 Frequency Distribution of Students by Age ............................................. 50
2 Frequency Distribution of Students by Gender ........................................ 51
3 Frequency Distribution of Students by Parents Educational Attainment.. 52
4 Frequency Distribution of Students by Relationship Status of Parents..... 53
5 Frequency Distribution of Students by Daily Allowance ......................... 54
6 Frequency Distribution of Students by Family Income ............................ 55
7 Frequency Distribution of Students by Number of Siblings ..................... 56
8 Frequency Distribution of Students by Distance ....................................... 57
9 Level of Availability of School-Related Factors as Perceived by the Students..58
10 Correlation of Students Demographic Profile and National Achievement Test..59
11 Academic Performance of the Students in National Achievement Test ....... .... 61
12 Correlation of School-Related Factors (Facilities) and NAT ....................... 62
13 Correlation of School-Related Factors (Equipment) and NAT .................... 63
14 Correlation of School-Related Factors (Assistance) and NAT .................... 64







x
LIST OF FIGURE



Figure Page
1 The Conceptual Paradigm of the Study........................................................ 50






































xi
LIST OF APPENDICES


Appendix Page

A Request Letter to Conduct Study ..................................................... 85
B Endorsement Letter .......................................................................... 86
C Request Letter to NETRC ............................................................... 87
D Survey Questionnaire for Students Part I ........................................ 88
E Survey Questionnaire for Students Part II ....................................... 89
xii