A Research presented to the faculty of Claro

M. Recto High School-Senior High School

Majalla Antonis, Cristine Berjuega, Michael Datoy, Luz Clarita Nares,
John Paul Virgenes
 ABSTRACT
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 This study aimed to investigate what the Factors
Affecting the Students' Choice of Strand and Its' Effect on
Their Academic Performance. A survey was conducted
containing basic question about Factors Affecting
Students Choice of Strand.
 A total of 100% population of Grade 11 students of Claro
M. Recto High School-Senior High School were included
surveyed. It was determined that there is no significant
effect that the students' choice of strand affects their
academic performance.
 The result of the study suggest that students should look
into the result of this study so that they will be more
careful in choosing their strand.
 METHOD
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 This research used quantitative method to collect data.
since this research involves observing and describing the
behavior of a subject without influencing it in any way,
descriptive research design was used.
 The subject and the respondents of the study were
composed of 100 Grade 11 students of Claro M Recto
High School-Senior High School who were enrolled
during the first semester of S.Y 2019 -2020 .
 The researchers utilized the questionnaire that are
intended for Grade 11 students. Fish bowl sampling was
used for the population of this research.
 RESULTS
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 Profile of the Respondents Gender ·Fifty five
percent of the respondents were females.
 Age Seventy five percent of the respondents belong
in the age range 15-17.
 Strand ·There are 25 students per class were
included in the study.
 Program Graduated ·Ninety six percent of the
respondents are grade 10 completer.
 RESULTS
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 . I am the one who chose my strand · Respondents said
that they’re the one who chose their strand.
 2.. I choose the strand I am in because I have friends
who are also taking this · The respondents disagreed that
they chose the strand they in because they have friends
who are also taking the strand.
 3. I don’t have any other choice of strand · The
respondents disagreed that they don’t have any other
choice of strand that’s why they are in the strand they are
right now .
 4. I am comfortable with the I chose · Respondents said
that they are comfortable in the strand they took.
 RESULTS
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 5. I can perform in the subjects of the strand I am taking
· Respondent said that they can perform in the subject of
the strand they took
 6. I can cope up with my subjects · Respondents said that
they can cope up in their subjects.
 7. The course I want for college was aligned in the
strand I took · Respondents said that the course they
want for college was aligned in the strand they took
 8.. I am confident that I can survive in the strand I
choose · Respondents said that they’re confident that they
can survive on the strand they took.
 9..I’m still confused if I fit on the strand I took · The
respondents disagreed that they are still confused if they
are fit on the strand they took.
 CONCLUSIONS
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 The research revealed that the Grade 11 Students of
Claro M. Recto High School-Senior High School had
a hard time in dealing with social sciences subject. It
also revealed that the students' choice of strand had
no effect on their academic performance.
 Moreover, It further revealed that students were
comfortable with the strand that they have chosen
that resulted to their active performance in class
which gave them the confidence that they can
survive the challenges in the strand that they took.
RECOMMENDATION
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 The students of Claro M. Recto Senior High School need
to think very carefully on the strand they want.
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The researchers recommend this research study for
those students who are not sure which strand to choose in
Senior High School.
 Therefore, this study will guide them in this endeavor.
Parents should let their child to choose what they want to
pursue.
 Teachers must illuminate their students on what strand
they are in.
 The Department of Education should continue in
providing teachers with training that will make their class
both engaging and enjoyable.