FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ CHOICE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

STRANDS OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS OF TAYAWAN

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, S/Y 2019-2020

A Research Presented to
DARYL R. LIGAN
RESEARCH II (QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH) INSTRUCTOR
The Faculty of Grade 12-Senior High School
Tayawan National High School

A Partial Fulfilment of
The Requirements for the Research II (QuantitativeResearch)
General Academic and Technical Vocational and Livelihood (Animal Production)
Strand

MORENO, KENETH M.
MORENO, REINA ZYRA M.
VELASCO, RON JERALD C.

XXXX, 2020
 CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
           In the school year 2016-2017, the K-12 Basic Education implemented in the
Philippines by the Department of Education (DepEd) signed by the former Philippine
President, Mr. Benigno “Nonoy” Aquino. The additional two (2) years in high school, the
Senior High School level, divided into four major career track. It specified as the
Academics Track, arts and design, Sports track, and technical vocational and livelihood
track. In academics path, there are four strands available: Accountancy and Business
Management (ABM), Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS), General Academic
Strand (GAS), and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
While the Technical Vocational and livelihood divided into four-strand as well: the
Agrifishery, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, and Information and Communication
Technology (ICT).
The last year in junior high school, the Grade 10 level, is the stage when a
teenager needs guidance in the proper selection of their desired career. Where they will
arrive at the right decision considering their innate capacities, educational privilege
offered to the students and other resources that society makes available for them to be
more efficient and effective (DepEd 2017).
Having unclear perceptions on what career paths they want to pursue usually
affects the students in choosing a Senior High School Strand. However, the President,
Mr. Rodrigo R. Duterte, imposed a Republic Act 11206 or the Secondary School Career
Guidance and Counseling act that aims to institutionalize the career guidance and
counseling program in both the private and public sectors of secondary education.
Furthermore, a National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) adhere to determine
the career path that is suitable for the students. It also tests the vocational aptitude,
occupational preferences, and entrepreneurial skills according to the DepEd Order NO.
55, S. 2016.

Statement of the Problem

           This study aims to get the Factors Affecting Students’ Choice of Senior High
School Strands of Grade 10 Students of Tayawan National High School, S/Y 2019-2020.
           Specifically, this is sought to answer the following questions:
1. What is the demographic profile of the students along:
● Age
● Gender
● Year level and strand
● Socio-economic status
2. What factors affecting the career preferences of the respondents in terms of:
● Internal Factors
● External Factors
3. In what way that the factors in choosing senior high school strand affects the
students?
 Internal Environment
 External Environment

Hypothesis
In taking the variables, multiple assumptions made. Each assumptions tackles a
different set of variables yet very similar. Each of them shall be test at 0.05 level of
significance.

H: There is no sign on the factors affecting strand choices of the respondents when
grouped according to profile variable.

Theoretical Framework
The present study was informed by Krumboltz’s Social Learning Theory in
examining the factors that influence career pathways among high school students. This
theory chosen because of its relevance to career issues, especially career development. It
includes both social and cognitive factors while being sensitive to cultural aspects.
Students live in a social world where they interact with the environment as they seek
guidance towards careers. This theory deals with the cognitive issues of the students by
making them aware of their decisions.

Krumboltz’s Social Learning Theory

John Krumboltz’s Social Learning Theory, developed in 1979, emphasizes the
importance of behavior (actions) and cognition (knowing and thinking) (Sharf,
1997:324). The essence of Krumboltz’s view is that certain generic processes, such as
learning experiences, affect the career development of all persons regardless of their
cultural affiliations (Lent & Worthington, 2000:380). Hence the need to explore the
factors that influence career pathways among Grade 10 students in Tayawan National
High School. This theory differs from other methods of career development in that its
focus is on teaching people career decision-making techniques, and how to use such
technology effectively in selecting career alternatives (Ireh, 2000:36). The types of
learning experiences that affect an individual are dependent on his or her culture (Lent &
Worthington, 2000:380).
Krumboltz identified four factors that play an essential role in the selection of a
specific career: genetic inheritance, environmental conditions, learning experiences, and
task approach skills (Beal, 1998:297; Ireh, 2000:36). According to the Social Learning
Theory, genetic endowment refers to those aspects of the individual that are inherited or
innate rather than learned. It may set limits on individual career opportunities.
Environmental conditions are those conditions that are generally outside the control of
the individual and influence skills development and career preferences. According to
Krumboltz, learning experiences includes: a) one’s career performances as a result of
prior learning experiences; b) individuals’ prior learning experiences that eventually
influence their career decisions; and c) that individuals’ prior learning experiences have a
direct effect on their career choices. According to Sharf (1997:330), individuals may
make observations about themselves and their environment that they will then use to
make career decisions. Views about the self-include capabilities, interests, and work
values (Ireh, 2000:36). Krumboltz emphasized task approach skills such as goal setting,
values clarification, generating alternatives, and obtaining technical information in career
decision making. Ireh (2000:36) explained that the interaction between genetic
endowment, environmental conditions, and learning experiences lead to the skills
required for completing a variety of tasks. The Social Learning Theory by Krumboltz is
relevant to this study because it includes environmental factors such as family, the
learning environment, and gender. Beliefs shape our behavior about ourselves and how
we relate to society (Schonorr & Ware, 2001:249). According to Krumboltz (1991:2),
people make assumptions and generalizations about themselves and the world of work
based on their limited experiences. In this case, students in high schools have limited
skills to choose an appropriate career, hence the need for a counselor and, or a supportive
environment.

In short, Krumboltz’s theory of career decision making and development based

on social learning or environmental conditions, genetic influences, and learning
experiences. People choose their careers based on what they have learned.
 Internal and
External Factors

1 Genetic Endowment
3 Learning Experiences
2 Environmental
4 Task Approach Skills
Conditions

Krombotlz’s Social Learning

Theory

Other Factors Affecting

Figure 1:
Theoretical Paradigm of the Study
Conceptual Framework 
     This study utilized the CIPP, especially the Input, Process, and Output. 
              The Input includes the laws, legal bases, related study, related literature, and
relevant theories that have used in this study of the researchers.
              The Process involves making the title, analyzing the problem, researching the
related studies and literature, data gathering, and lastly, interpreting the data.
              The Output of the conceptual framework was the Factors Affecting Students’
Choice of Senior high school strand of grade 10 students of Tayawan National High
School, S.Y. 2019-2020. It was the outcome of the research study that has conducted.
 PROCESS

Formulating a title

Analyzing the
problem

Researching studies
and literatures

Data gathering

Interpreting the

INPUT OUTPUT

Laws Factors Affecting

Student’s Choice of
Legal Bases Senior High School
Strand ofFeedback
Grade 10
Related studies
Students in Tayawan
Related literature National High School,
School Year 2019-
Related Theory 2020

Figure 2:
Conceptual Paradigm of the Study
Significance of the Study
The result of this study would be beneficial to the following:
Grade 10 Students. This study will help them know that every decision they
made, especially about their career, has an equivalent impact that may affect their lives in
the future.
Parents. This will help them realize that some factors cause the students to
pursue their career path in Senior High School, and the impact of it may lead to excellent
opportunity or a bigger problem.
School. They can gather some information that they can use when it talks about
the performance of the students regarding the students’ choice of Senior High School
Strand. 
Researchers themselves. This study provides facts, which can serve as a basis or
further research through recommendation and for the completion of the thesis project.
Thus it also includes vital information to broaden the knowledge of them through reading
this thesis project.
           Future researcher. This study will serve as a reference for a deeper
understanding of the factors affecting students’ choice of senior high school strand.
Community. This study will serve as a basis on how to attain a healthy and
progressive community by building an educational institution that will provide the
needed and desired career of the future contributor of the country. This will help the
community to be competitive by preventing the factors affecting students’ choice of
Senior High School Strand and to have a right solution regarding the topic.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study focuses only on the factors that cause and its impact that affects the
grade 10 students to pursue the career path or strand that they are planning to take for the
Senior High School level of education in Tayawan National High School located at
Barangay Tayawan, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental. The respondents who participated in
this study are the Grade 10 students of Tayawan National High School. This study,
Factors Affecting Students’ Choice of Senior High School Strands of Grade 10 Students
of Tayawan National High School, S/Y 2019-2020, will provide information regarding
the topic and will not go beyond the scope and limits of the study.
Definition of Terms The terms in this study are operationally used:
Causes – as used in this study, this refers to the reasons for an action or condition
on students’ choice of Senior High School Strand.
Factors – as used in this study, this refers to the reasons that may affect the
students’ choice of Senior High School Strand of the Grade 10 students.
Impact – as used in this study, this is the effect, consequences, and the results of
the factors that affect the students’ choice of Senior High School Strand of the Grade 10
students.
National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) – as used in this study, this
refers to the test taken by high school students in the Philippines that help the students to
determine their strengths in different career fields.
Grade 10 Students – as used in this study, these are the learner respondents of
the study who’ll deal with career guidance counseling.
Senior High School Strand – as used in this study, this pertains to the desired
path or major/course of the students, especially the Grade 10 students in Senior High
School.
 CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES AND LITERATURE
This chapter presents the related studies and literature which provide knowledge,
clear perception, and broader background of the problem.

Huhman, Heather (2012) described in Humanities that in University of Rizal,

offering a system high school programs about purpose of the NCAE. They use the
descriptive way to learn the results in National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE)
that has given to grade 9 students to help them identify what track and strands they are
suitable. However, this study also says that there is no significant association between the
career track choices and educational attainment of the family or person influential in the
decision of career track.
Reddy, krisha (2016) described that the students at such nascent age tends to
make the wrong choice because he or she is utterly clueless about what they want to
pursue. Most of them at that scenario tend to influence their decisions by giving way to
their peers and family.
Roberts, Trevor (2006) stated that because of so many factors to consider in
making a career decision, students experience career uncertainty, which affects their
emotion, attitude, and behavior. It is one of the factor to consider in choosing a career
path.
Philippine Congress 2013, described the primary goal of the National Career
Assessment Examination (NCAE) conducted by the Department of Education to help the
students to decide what career to pursue in higher education. The goal of NCAE is to
evaluate the students’ skills based on a standardized examination. Aside from giving a
measure of the skills, NCAE also 445 provides recommendations on what types of job
are suitable for the students (Philippine Congress 2013). However, the information that
NCAE offers is just one of the many aspects a student may consider in choosing a career
track.
 CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the discussion of Research Design, Locale of the Study,
Respondents of the Study, Sample Size and Sample Techniques, Research Instruments,
Data Gathering Procedure and the Data Analysis Procedure. To sum it all, this chapter
explains the methods and procedures of gathering and analyzing of data in this study.

Research Design
This study employed descriptive-evaluative methods of research. It used the
interview-and-survey method to determine the Factors affecting Student’s Choice of
Senior High School Strands of Grade 10 Students of Tayawan National High School, S/Y
2019-2020.
Locale of the Study
The study conducted in Tayawan National High School during the school year
2019 – 2020, located at Barangay Tayawan, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental.
Respondents of the Study
The respondents of the study were the Grade 10 students who were officially
enrolled in the school year 2019-2020 in Tayawan National High School.
The table below shows the number of respondents utilized in this study.
Sections of the Number of Unit of Heads of Percentage (%)
Grade 10 Students the Respondents
Department
Magalang 37 12 33.3
Maasikaso 38 13 33.3
Mapagmahal 38 13 33.3
Total 117 38 100
Table 1
The Distribution of the Respondents
Sample Size and Sample Techniques
Since there were 117 students in Grade 10 Department and the researcher uses the
Simple Random Sampling (SRS) formula to get the target respondents in the Department.
The target respondents of this study were 38 individuals that are divided equally by the
researcher.
As shown on the Table 1, the distribution of the respondents, the researchers’
target respondents are 38 Grade 10 students. The number of students in each section
multiplied to 33.3% is equal to the Unit of heads of the respondents.
Research Instruments
The instrument used in this study was a research-made survey questionnaire to
find out relevant answers to the research problems. The survey questionnaire was given
to the randomly selected Grade 10 students in Tayawan National High School. Different
set of questionnaires given to the selected respondent students in every section of the
Grade 10 Department.

Content No. of Item Percentage

Items Replacement
Factors affecting the students’ choice of
senior high school strand
a. Internal Factors
b. External Factors
Impacts of the factors in choosing senior
high school strand affects the students
a. Internal Environment
b. External Environment
Total
Table 2:
Table Specification of the Survey Questionnaire

Data Gathering Procedure

The entire procedure followed in the conduct of this research included the
following: (a) preparation of research proposal, (b) collecting theories and information,
(c) preparation of research instrument, (d) validation of questionnaire, (e) administration
 and retrieval of survey questionnaire, (f) analysis and interpretation of data, and (g)
report writing and results presentation.

November December January February March

2019 2019 2020 2020 2020

Preparation of research
proposal

Collecting theories and

information

Preparation of research
instrument

Validation of questionnaire

Administration and retrieval

of questionnaire

Analysis and interpretation

of data

Report writing and results

presentation

Figure 3
GANTT Chart
Data Analysis Procedure
To determine the result of the study, it was tallied and tabulated.

After the instruments have collected from the respondents, the data gathered
treated using the appropriate statistical tools.

1. Frequency count and percentage was applied to determine the profile of the
respondents.
2. Weighted mean used to determine the factors affecting the students’ choice of
senior high school strand of the grade 10 students.

The computed weighted mean interpreted with the following gauge:

Scale Verbal Interpretation

5.00 Frequently

4.00 Always

3.00 Rare

2.00 Sometimes

1.00 Never

3. Kendall Coefficient of Concordance W was used to determine the significance

of agreement on the rank orders of the respondents’ assessment to determine
the impacts of each factor to the performance of the students in choosing
career path.
 Tayawan, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental

A Partial Fulfilment of
The Requirements for the Research II (QuantitativeResearch)
General Academic and Technical Vocational and Livelihood (Animal Production)
Strand

MORENO, KENETH M.
MORENO, REINA ZYRA M.
VELASCO, RON JERALD C.

XXXX, 2020
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
           In the school year 2016-2017, the K-12 Basic Education implemented in the
Philippines by the Department of Education (DepEd) signed by the former Philippine
President, Mr. Benigno “Nonoy” Aquino. The additional two (2) years in high school, the
Senior High School level, divided into four major career track. It specified as the
Academics Track, arts and design, Sports track and technical vocational and livelihood
track. In academics track, there are four strands available: Accountancy and Business
Management (ABM), Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS), General Academic
Strand (GAS), and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
While the Technical Vocational and livelihood divided into four-strand as well: the
Agrifishery, Home Economics, Industrial Arts and Information and Communication
Technology (ICT).
The last year in junior high school, the Grade 10 level, is the stage when a
teenager needs guidance in the proper selection of their desired career. Where they will
arrive at the right decision considering their inmate capacities, educational privilege
offered to the students and other resources that society makes available for them to be
more efficient and effective (DepEd 2017) for them to get prepared and know the what
strand that are suitable for their personality, financial capabilities and other aspect of
education.
Having an unclear perceptions on what career paths they really want to pursue
usually affects the students in choosing a Senior High School Strand. However, the
President, Mr. Rodrigo R. Duterte, imposed a Republic Act 11206 or the Secondary
School Career Guidance and Counseling act that aims to institutionalize the career
guidance and counseling program in both private and public sector of secondary
education. Furthermore, a National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) adhere to
determine the career path that are suitable for the students. It also test the vocational
aptitude, occupational preferences and entrepreneurial skills according to the DepEd
Order NO. 55, S. 2016.

Statement of the Problem

           This study aims to get the Factors Affecting Students’ Choice of Senior High
School Strands of Grade 10 Students of Tayawan National High School, S/Y 2019-2020.
           Specifically, this is sought to answer the following questions:
3. What is the demographic profile of the students along:
● Age
● Gender
● Year level and strand
● Socio-economic status
 4. What factors affecting career preferences of the respondents in terms of:
● Internal Factors
● External Factors
4. In what way that the factors in choosing senior high school strand affects the
students?
 Internal Environment
 External Environment

Hypothesis
Taking the variables into mind, multiple hypotheses were made. Each hypothesis
tackles a different set of variables yet very similar. Each of them shall be tested at 0.05
level of significance.

H: There is no significant on the factors affecting strand choices of the respondents when
grouped according to profile variable.

Theoretical Framework
The present study was informed by Krumboltz’s Social Learning Theory in
examining the factors that influence career pathways among high school students. This
theory was chosen because of its relevance to career issues, especially career
development. It includes both social and cognitive factors while being sensitive to
cultural aspects. Students live in a social world where they interact with the environment
as they seek guidance towards careers. This theory deals with the cognitive aspects of the
students by making them aware of their decisions.

Krumboltz’s Social Learning Theory

John Krumboltz’s Social Learning Theory, developed in 1979, emphasizes the
importance of behavior (actions) and cognition (knowing and thinking) (Sharf,
1997:324). The essence of Krumboltz’s view is that certain generic processes, such as
learning experiences, affect the career development of all persons regardless of their
cultural affiliations (Lent & Worthington, 2000:380) hence the need to explore the
factors that influence career pathways among Grade 10 students in Tayawan National
High School. This theory differs from other theories of career development in that its
focus is on teaching people career decision making techniques and how to use such
techniques effectively in selecting career alternatives (Ireh, 2000:36). The types of
learning experiences that affect an individual is dependent on his or her culture (Lent &
Worthington, 2000:380).
Krumboltz identified four factors that play an important role in the selection of a
specific career: genetic endowment, environmental conditions, learning experiences and
task approach skills (Beal, 1998:297; Ireh, 2000:36). According to the Social Learning
Theory, genetic endowment refers to those aspects of the individual that are inherited or
innate rather than learned. This may set limits on individual career opportunities.
Environmental conditions are those conditions that are generally outside the control of
the individual and influence skills development and career preferences. According to
Krumboltz, learning experiences include a) one’s career performances as a result of
prior learning experiences; b) individuals’ prior learning experiences that eventually
influence their career decisions; and c) that individuals’ prior learning experiences have a
direct effect on their career choices. According to Sharf (1997:330), individuals may
make observations about themselves and their environment that they will then use to
make career decisions. Observations about the self includes capabilities, interests and
work values (Ireh, 2000:36). Krumboltz emphasized task approach skills such as goal
setting, values clarification, generating alternatives and obtaining occupational
information in career decision making. Ireh (2000:36) explained that the interaction
between genetic endowment, environmental conditions and learning experiences lead to
the skills required for completing a variety of tasks. The Social Learning Theory by
Krumboltz is relevant to this study because it includes environmental factors such as
family, the learning environment and gender. Our behavior is shaped by beliefs about
ourselves and how we relate to society (Schonorr & Ware, 2001:249). According to
Krumboltz (1991:2), people make assumptions and generalizations about themselves and
the world of work based on their limited experiences. In this case, students in high
schools have limited experiences to choose an appropriate career, hence the need for a
counsellor and/or a supportive environment.
 In short, Krumboltz’s theory of career decision making and development is
based on social learning or environmental conditions, genetic influences and learning
experiences. People choose their careers based on what they have learned.
 Internal and
External Factors

1 Genetic Endowment
3 Learning Experiences
2 Environmental
4 Task Approach Skills
Conditions

Krombotlz’s Social Learning

Theory

Other Factors Affecting

Figure 1:
Theoretical Paradigm of the Study
Conceptual Framework 
     This study utilized the CIPP especially the input, process, and output. 
              The Input includes the laws, legal bases, related study, related literature, and
related theories that have been used in this study of the researchers.
              The Process involves making the title, analyzing the problem, researching the
related studies and literature, data gathering and lastly, interpreting the data.
              The Output of the conceptual framework was the Factors Affecting Students’
Choice of Senior high school strand of grade 10 students of Tayawan National High
School, S.Y. 2019-2020. It was the outcome of the research study that has been
conducted.
 PROCESS

Formulating a title

Analyzing the
problem

Researching studies
and literatures

Data gathering

Interpreting the

INPUT OUTPUT

Laws Factors Affecting

Student’s Choice of
Legal Bases Senior High School
Strand ofFeedback
Grade 10
Related studies
Students in Tayawan
Related literature National High School,
School Year 2019-
Related Theory 2020

Figure 2:
Conceptual Paradigm of the Study
Significance of the Study
The result of this study would be beneficial to the following:
Grade 10 Students. This study will help them know that every decision they
made especially about their career has an equivalent impact that may affect their lives in
the future.
Parents. This will help them realize that some factors cause the students to
pursue their career path in Senior High School and the impact of it may lead to good
opportunity or a bigger problem.
School. They can gather some information that they can use when it talks about
the performance of the students regarding the students’ choice of Senior High School
Strand. 
Researchers themselves. This study provides facts, which can serve as a basis or
further study through recommendation and for the completion of the thesis project. Thus
it also provides vital information to broaden the knowledge of them through reading this
thesis project.
           Future researcher. This study will serve as a reference for a deeper
understanding of the factors affecting students’ choice of senior high school strand.
Community. This study will serve as a basis on how to attain a healthy and
progressive community by building an educational institution that will provide the
needed and desired career of the future contributor of the country. This will help the
community to be competitive by preventing the factors affecting students’ choice of
Senior High School Strand and to have a good solution regarding the topic.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study focuses only on the factors that cause and its impact that affects the grade 10
students to pursue the career path or strand that they are planning to take for the Senior
High School level of education in Tayawan National High School located at Barangay
Tayawan, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental. The respondents who participated in this study
are the Grade 10 students of Tayawan National High School. This study, Factors
Affecting Students’ Choice of Senior High School Strands of Grade 10 Students of
Tayawan National High School, S/Y 2019-2020, will provide information regarding the
topic and will not go beyond the scope and limits of the study.
Definition of Terms The terms in this study are operationally used:
Causes – as used in this study, this refers to the reasons for an action or condition
on students’ choice of Senior High School Strand.
Factors – as used in this study, this refers to the reasons that may affect the
students’ choice of Senior High School Strand of the Grade 10 students.
Impact – as used in this study, this is the effect, consequences, and the results of
the factors that affect the students’ choice of Senior High School Strand of the Grade 10
students.
National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) – as used in this study, this
refers to the test taken by high school students in the Philippines that help the students to
determine their strengths in different career fields.
Grade 10 Students – as used in this study, this are the learner respondents of the
study who’ll deal with the career guidance counselling.
Senior High School Strand – as used in this study, this pertains to the desired
path or major/course of the students especially the Grade 10 students in Senior High
School.
 CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES AND LITERATURE
This chapter presents the related studies and literature which provide knowledge,
clear perception and broader background of the problem.

Huhman, Heather (2012) described in Humanities that in University of Rizal,

offering a system high school programs. They use the descriptive way to learn the results
in National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) that has given to grade 9 students to
help them identify what track and strands they are suitable from. However, this study also
says that there is no significant association between the career track choices and
educational attainment of the family or person influential in the choice of career track.
Reddy, krisha (2016) described that the students at such nascent age tends to
make the wrong choice because he or she is completely clueless about what they want to
pursue. Most of them at that scenario tend to influence their decisions by giving way to
their peers and family.
Roberts, Trevor (2006) stated that because of so many factors to consider in
making a career decision, students experience career uncertainty which affects their
emotion, attitude, and behavior. It is one of the factor to consider in choosing a career
path.
Philippine Congress 2013, described the main goal of the National Career
Assessment Examination (NCAE) conducted by the Department of Education to help the
students to decide what career to pursue in higher education. The goal of NCAE is to
evaluate the students’ skills based on a standardized examination. Aside from giving a
measure of the skills, NCAE also 445 provides recommendations on what types of job
are suitable for the students (Philippine Congress 2013). However, the information that
NCAE offers is just one of the many aspects a student may consider in choosing a career
track.

CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the discussion of Research Design, Locale of the Study,
Respondents of the Study, Sample Size and Sample Techniques, Research Instruments,
Data Gathering Procedure and the Data Analysis Procedure. To sum it all, this chapter
explains the methods and procedures of gathering and analyzing of data in this study.

Research Design
This study employed descriptive-evaluative methods of research. It used the
interview-and-survey method to determine the Factors affecting Student’s Choice of
Senior High School Strands of Grade 10 Students of Tayawan National High School, S/Y
2019-2020.
Locale of the Study
The study was conducted in Tayawan National High School during the school
year 2019 – 2020 located at Barangay Tayawan, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental.
Respondents of the Study
The respondents of the study were the Grade 10 students who were officially
enrolled in the school year 2019-2020 in Tayawan National High School.
The table below shows the number of respondents utilized in this study.
Sections of the Number of Unit of Heads of Percentage (%)
Grade 10 Students the Respondents
Department
Magalang 37 12 33.3
 Maasikaso 38 13 33.3
Mapagmahal 38 13 33.3
Total 117 38 100
Table 1
The Distribution of the Respondents

Sample Size and Sample Techniques

Since there were 117 students in Grade 10 Department and the researcher uses the
Simple Random Sampling (SRS) formula to get the target respondents in the Department.
The target respondents of this study were 38 individuals that are divided equally by the
researcher.
As shown on the Table 1, the distribution of the respondents, the researchers’
target respondents are 38 Grade 10 students. The number of students in each section
multiplied to 33.3% is equal to the Unit of heads of the respondents.
Research Instruments
The instrument used in this study was a research-made survey questionnaire to
find out relevant answers to the research problems. The survey questionnaire was given
to the randomly selected Grade 10 students in Tayawan National High School. Different
set of questionnaires were given to the selected respondent students in every section of
the Grade 10 Department.

Content No. of Item Percentage

Items Replacement
Factors affecting the students’ choice of
senior high school strand
c. Internal Factors
d. External Factors
Impacts of the factors in choosing senior
high school strand affects the students
c. Internal Environment
d. External Environment
Total
Table 2:
Table Specification of the Survey Questionnaire
 Data Gathering Procedure
The entire procedure followed in the conduct of this research included the
following: (a) preparation of research proposal, (b) collecting theories and information,
(c) preparation of research instrument, (d) validation of questionnaire, (e) administration
and retrieval of questionnaire, (f) analysis and interpretation of data, and (g) report
writing and results presentation.

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Preparation of research
proposal

Collecting theories and

information

Preparation of research
instrument

Validation of questionnaire

Administration and retrieval

of questionnaire

Analysis and interpretation

of data
Report writing and results
presentation

Figure 3
GANTT Chart

Data Analysis Procedure

To determine the result of the study, it was tallied and tabulated.

After the instruments have been collected from the respondents, the data gathered
were treated using the appropriate statistical tools.

4. Frequency count and percentage was applied to determine the profile of the
respondents.
5. Weighted mean was used to determine the factors affecting the students’
choice of senior high school strand of the grade 10 students.

The computed weighted mean was interpreted with the following gauge:

Scale Verbal Interpretation

5.00 Frequently

4.00 Always

3.00 Rare

2.00 Sometimes

1.00 Never
6. Kendall Coefficient of Concordance W was used to determine the significance
of agreement on the rank orders of the respondents’ assessment to determine
the impacts of each factor to the performance of the students in choosing
career path.