New Era University

College of Business Administration

9 Central Ave, New Era, Quezon City, 1107 Metro Manila

February 6, 2019
Dear Respondent:
I, Liza Mae B. Esguerra, a 2nd year BSBA-HRDM student, am currently conducting a study
titled “Goal Setting, Strategy in Motivating Students to Perform Better in Academic Subjects”, as a
partial fulfillment of the requirements in English 2 under Dr. Vivian I. Buhain.
In this connection, I would like to request you to answer the questionnaire that follows your
cooperation that will be a great help to this endeavor. Rest assured that all the data gathered will be
treated as confidential.
Respectfully yours,

Liza Mae B. Esguerra

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SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: _______________________________________________ Age: ☐ 15- 16 yrs. old

(optional) ☐ 17- 18 yrs. old
Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐ 19-20 yrs. old
Year Level: ☐ 1st ☐ 2nd ☐ 3rd ☐ 4th ☐Above 21 yrs. old

II. GOAL SETTING FORMATIVE QUESTIONS

Directions: Please check ☑ one response in each number that best describes you.

1. How do you perform in your academic subjects?

Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never
1 2 3 4 5
Arrives to class on time.
Brings necessary items to class.
Completes class assignments on time.
Performs satisfactorily on tests.
Relates positively to peers
Relates positively to professors.
Accepts assistance when needed or offered.
Worked harder so you could meet your instructor's standards
or expectations.
Used an electronic medium (group-chat, internet, etc.) to
discuss or complete an assignment or class activities.
Received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic
performance (written or oral).
2. What strategies do you utilize to motivate yourself to achieve academic success?

Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never

1 2 3 4 5
I set short-term goals for myself (like finishing all my homework
or exercise for an hour.
I set long-term goals for myself such as earning a college degree
or entering a career.
I create a to-do-list for accomplishing my tasks.
I set goals to achieve what I think is important.
I imagine what life will be like when I reach my goal.
I focus on my own improvement instead of worrying about
other people are doing better than me.
When I set goals, I think about the barriers that might get in my
way.
I set goals that are challenging but achievable
When setting a goal, I think about my past success and failures.
When I set a goal, I am confident that I can meet it.

3. How does goal setting strategy motivate you as a student to perform better in academic subjects?

Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never

1 2 3 4 5

I understand exactly what I am supposed to do in a certain task.

I get credit and recognition when I attain or achieve my goals.
I feel proud when I get feedback indicating that I have reached
a goal.
When I set goal, I am confident that I can meet it.
I haven’t been thinking about my goals in life and have no
motivation to do so.
If I reach my goals, I know that my parents and instructors will
be pleased.
I have deadlines for accomplishing my tasks.
The other people I study with encourage me to attain my goals.
I compete with my classmates to see who can do best in
reaching our goals.
My friends are supporting and encouraging me to reach my
goals.