CHAPTER II

METHODOLOGY
Introduction
The purpose of this study is to identify the negative and positive effects of the extracurricular
activities on the academic achievement of students. There are a lot of related studies that
presented some positive effects than the negative effects that the extracurricular activities
have brought on students’ academic life. This study aims to add to the existing body of
knowledge and determine whether there are some changes regarding the topic.
In this chapter, the Research design and the Research instrument that was used in this
study as well as the Research Locale or where the data was gathered and the Research
respondents or the target population of the study will be discussed and explained.

RESEARCH DESIGN
The research was a quantitative study and there were 2 variables presented. 1 independent
variable which is the Extracurricular activities and 1 dependent variable which is the
Academic endeavors of students. The study uses an experimental design to identify the
manipulation or cause-effect of the independent and dependent variable as well as it’s
relationship which is the aim of the study. An online survey was used for data collection from
respondents using a systematic sampling technique.The online survey has questionnaires
that will be also spread through respondents' messengers. The gathering of data happened
and the source of conducting the study commence from the selected private school at
Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines for a week. The questionnaire has 10 questions
which encompasses dichotomous questions, check boxes and rating scale for the
respondents to answer.

RESEARCH LOCALE
The data collection was conducted at a selected private integrated school at Tagum City,
Davao del Norte, Philippines. The respondents were the Senior high school knowing the
efficiency of the said study to the said students because it might be a great help for their
chosen path in college. The target population has only an estimated of 100 students which
makes the researchers prevent time-consuming and expensive. The school was also known
to have been actively executing extracurricular activities and inside campus programs. Many
students including the respondents of this study, were encourage by their teachers to
participate with the activities in return of a plus points on their academics. The respondents
admitted that they were very much alive when it comes to getting a plus points so with the
premise, they were able to join. Researchers have also observed that even during class
hours, other students in the campus were still able to practice their chosen activities. The
researchers were very much eager to investigate the result of students participation in
extracurricular activities and in not participating may have positive and negative effects on
their academics and it is the perfect place for the study.
 RESEARCH RESPONDENTS
The target population of the study were the students from the selected private school
using a systematic sampling technique. There are approximately 700 students enrolled in
the school . The respondents came from the senior high school came from the different
sections, there are estimated 100 students to be asked for a cooperation. The data that will
be obtained should come from two groups. First group included students who have
participated any extracurricular activities and second group were students who have not
participated during their senior high school years. Senior high school students are close
enough to employability stage and has a more busy life like college. The study was perfect
for then to investigate if their participation or the absence of it, has an effect on their
academics .

RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS
The study used the systematic sampling technique. We messaged different students on the
spot whom are enrolled in the the school which came from different sections that to gather
the sample. The researchers used the messenger app to send the questionnaires for them
to be answered.Those students must be participating in extracurricular activities and others
should be have not . From the total number of 700 population inside the campus, the study's
target population are estimated to be 100 respondents. Most of students are our facebook
friends so thus, make the study more time-efficient and convenient to reach out to them and
ask for their cooperation. The questionnaire has 10 questions written with 2 items for
dichotomous questions, 6 items for check boxes and another 2 items for the rating
scale.The chosen research instruments only take less time to complete and believed to be
suitable for the study's success for determining the students preference about
extracurricular activities.
 SURVEY SHEET
1. Have you participated any of the extracurricular activities inside the campus?
Yes No

2. Do you think you can still get better grades even without participating with extracurricular
activities?
Yes No

PLEASE CHECK THE BOXES THAT IS /ARE APPLICABLE FOR YOU

 What Extracurricular Activities have you joined? ( include as many as Applicable )

Sports

Performing Arts (Drama, Dance, Bands, Choir, and more)

Student Council

Clubs and Academic Teams

Church and volunteer Teams

None

 How many hours do you devote for the Activities?

1-2 hours or less

3-4 hours

5-6 hours

6 hours and more

None at all

 How about on studying?

1-2 hours or less

3-4 hours
 5-6 hours

6 hours and more

None at all

 For Leisure Time?

1-2 hours or less

3-4 hours
5-6 hours
6 hours and more
None at all

 What is the reason of participating outside academic activities?

(This question is only exclusive for students who have extracurricular activities)

Socialize and grand new friends

Discover new skills
Learn time management skills
Self – Esteem
Exploring interest and hobbies
Sense of belonging to school and to boost academics

 What is the reason for not participating?

Time commitments

Avoid absences

To avoid stress

Academic failure

Prioritize academic first

Not interested with Extracurricular activities

1. Do you agree that Extracurricular Activities may negatively affect the grades of the students who
participate to it?
Strongly Agree Agree Neither agree/ Disagree
Disagree Strongly Disagree

2. Do you agree that Extracurricular Activities are helpful to gain more employability skills?
Strong Agree Agree Neither Agree/Disagree
Disagree Strongly Disagree