The Influence of Study Habits in the Academic Performance of Senior High School Students in Cagraray Island, Philippines

Jay Mar A. Barcenas¹ , Michael B. Bibon²

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.8 , Issue.1 , pp.21-28, Jan-2022

Online published on Jan 31, 2022

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Abstract :
Study habits are important factors to sustain the academic performance of students. This quantitative study aims to explore the influence of study habits in the development of academic performance of 128 identified senior high school students at Cagraray island, Philippines. This was done through utilizing paper survey to gather the data from subjects. Descriptive and inferential statistics were considered to determine the study habits and measure its degree of relationship to the academic performance of students. Through means of proportion and ranking, the study revealed concentration on study habits like focusing on teacher while discussing, memorizing, and reviewing lessons in preparation to attending classes. However, the indicators such as creating and performing review schedules for exam (r2=0.064), reading (r2=0.057), and taking down notes (r2=0.042) were the most influential practices contributing to the academic performance of students, as supported by the results of coefficient of determination (r2), and yet these study habits were least practiced. Correlational test revealed low relationship (r=0.23) between overall study habits and academic performance of students indicating attribution of knowledge acquisition to other extraneous variances outside the scope of the present study. This study concluded the lack of awareness on the part of the senior high school students of Cagraray island, Philippines in determining the most effective and influential study habits that contribute in their academic performance. It was recommended to school, teachers, and students to provide a convenient class schedule, improve reading comprehension, and practice strategic note-taking as effective study habits to improve academic performance.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Study Habits, Academic Performance, Senior High School Students, Academic Influence

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