Statement of the Problem

This research aims to what extent academic stress affects the students’ academic

performance of 3rd year Bachelor of Elementary Education of Isabela State University during this

COVID-19 pandemic.

Specifically, this study will answer the following questions:

1. What is the extent of academic stress of 3 rd year BEEd students during this New Normal

education?

2. What is the level of stress of 3rd year BEEd students during this New Normal Education?

3. What is the common stressor among the students?

4. Is there a significant relationship between the academic stress and academic performance

of the students?

5. Is there a significant difference among the stressors?

Significance of the Study

This study will be expected to be significant to the following:

Students. the result of this study will provide the students with knowledge about academic

stresses that they are experiencing. This will also provide some tips or advice on how to deal

with stresses in a constructive way that does not interfere with their learning.

Teachers. The findings of this study will serve as a reference for the teachers on how to deliver a

quality instruction considering the academic stress encountered by the students in the new

normal education.
School / Administrators. This will provide them information to promote, enhance and support

programs concerning students’ academic stress coping mechanisms.

Parents. To guide on how to deal and support their children during the New Normal Education

Local Government Unit. This will provide an empirical feedback for the local government

officials in advocating programs on academic stress on their respective area.

Future researchers. This study will provide them information that will serve as a foundation to

further studies to be conducted.

Scope and Delimitation

This study will be limited to the extent and level of academic stresses such as financial

problem, disconnectivity, household chores, negative attitude of parents and the and their

academic performance based on their General Weighted Average (GWA) of the 3 rd year BEEd

students of ISU-Cabagan Campus who are enrolled in August to December Academic Year

2020-2021.

Definition of Terms

Financial Problem – is a situation in which you are not able to meet your bills on time or afford

necessary basic needs.

Disconnection- loss of connection between a device or a piece of equipment, electricity of the

internet.
Household chores – tasks such as cleaning, washing, and cooking that have to be done regularly

at home.

Parents negative attitude – demonstrating a lack of interest in their child’s activities at school

or their academic progress.

Academic Performance – is the extend to which a student has attained their short or long-term

educational goals.