Acknowledgement

This research would not be possible without the help of the people who gave

their support for the researchers. The researchers are thankful beyond words for these

individuals who became God’s instrument in the accomplishment of this work.

First of all, the researchers are very thankful to our Almighty God for all

the blessings that he gives.

Mr. Samuel C. Yder Jr, the Principal for allowing the researchers to conduct their

study in Mimbunga National High School.

To Ma’am Maryjane C. McCarry for extending her great help and effort in

correcting the research.

To the supportive and beautiful adviser, Ms. Elecita J. Evangelista, who always

remind and supporting the researchers.

To the parents for always supporting and for giving time and financial support for

the research.

Special thanks to Justine Haim Rivera because he always gives some papers

whenever the researchers need it and also for all the classmates and friends for helping

the researchers for giving some extra knowledge and information.

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 Dedication

This Research Project is dedicated to our family, friends and love ones.

Without their constant love, care and support this research would not be possible; and

to our teachers specially to our adviser, Ms. Elecita S. Evangelista for her effort and

always reminding us on making a research project.

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 Abstract

Student absenteeism can really affect the students’ academic performance. This
study investigated the effects of absenteeism to their academic performance and the
factors of absenteeism of the Grade-10 students of Mimbunga National High School in
the Division of Gingoog in the first semester. An interview was conducted to the 69
participants from both sections and 42 were identified that had 3 and above absences
for the first semester. The results of the study revealed that these 42 students had the
most numbered absences during the first semester. 19 students from the first section
and 23 students from the second section who had these number of absences. The
researchers selected the respondents that had 3 and above absences for the first
semester. Descriptive statistics such as percentage was used to identify the number of
absences and their average grades of the participants. The researchers used
percentage and frequency by structuring some tables to determine the average grades
and the percentage of absences and this research applied both qualitative and
quantitative methods. After the conducted interview among the participants, the
researchers find out that sickness is the number one reason of why a student absent
from the class. This can cause of a low average grades of a student. Then the
researchers found out that absenteeism can thoroughly affected the students
‘performance at the school.
Keywords: student absenteeism, academic performance, average grades.

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 Table of Contents

Page

Acknowledgement i

Dedication ii

Abstract iii

Table of Contents iv

Chapter

1. The Problem

Introduction 1

Conceptual Framework 3

Statement of the Problem 4

Significance of the Study 5

Scope and Delimitation of the study 6

Definition of Terms 6

2. Review of Related Literature and Studies

Literature and Studies in Foreign Setting 8

Literature and Studies in Local Setting 10

3. Methodology

Research Participants 12

Research Instrument 12

Data Gathering Procedures 12

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 Validity of the Instrument 13

4. Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation

Problem 1 14

Problem 2 16

Problem 3 19

5. Summary, Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Summary 22

Findings 23

Conclusions 23

Recommendations 24

6. References 26
7. Appendixes

A Letter of Permission 28

B Consent Form 31

C Research Instruments-Questionnaires 32

D Documentation 33

E Personal Information 34