Statement of the Problem

This study will determine the Factors Influencing the Grade 10 students in choosing

Strands in Senior High School specially, it will seek to causes the following questions:

1. What are the respondent’s profile as to:

a. Age

b. Sex

c. Section

d. Socio Economic status of parents

e. Parents educational attainment

2. What are the factors influencing the respondents to choose their strand?

3. Based on the result of the study, what program can be proposed?

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Definition of Terms

In order to understand the contents of the study, the following terms are operationally

defined:

Factors the study that we believe will influence the results.

Socio Economic status of parents shows the amount of parents' income.

Parents educational attainment the highest level of education that a person has successfully

completed.

Respondent’s profile is considered in the study as covered age. Age refers to the stage of

life of the students usually within the bracket of 13-14 years old, 15-16 years old and 17

years old above.

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Importance of the Study

Here are a few beneficiaries and anticipated users of this study's outputs:

Teachers. The crucial information provided here can be used as a foundation for

modifications in teaching strategies, classroom management, and discipline depending on

the needs and characteristics of the students they are working with.

Students. As the study's intended audience, grade 12 students studying humanities and

social sciences will learn crucial details about the respondent's profile, including: age, sex,

section socioeconomic status of parents, parents' educational attainment, and will also

receive a that will give them advice and direction on selecting the strand they want to

pursue.

Administrator. They can use this study as a guide when developing educational policies

and initiatives for the students' advancement, and they can offer suggestions for teaching

methods to the teachers of the various subject areas to help the kids learn more.

Researchers. They will receive important programs or tactics that the respondents will

employ to deal with those issues, which they may utilize to enrich their future work on better

research studies. Additionally, this study will act as a repository of data for expert research.

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 Chapter 2

METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Quantitative research particularly descriptive research will be used in this study the

descriptive approach often known as statistical research describes information. About the

population of phenomenon being examined according to (jaravata 2016), (karl nucum 2019),

and (clemente 1996). For calculating frequencies averages and other statistical calculation

this research methodology is applied conducting a survey investigation is frequently the best

course of action prior to producing descriptive research their ideal strand are determined

using the properties of the procedure as a tool. This approach is used to acquire data in order

to test hypothesis or respond to increase about the current condition of the study subjects.

Sources of data

The researchers chose the Grade-10 students of Tubao National National High

School as their respondents. A total of 145 respondents are the source on this research. To

determine the respondents, a slovins formula and they will be chosen through random

sampling.

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Table 1: Distribution of Respondents

Grade 10 Population Desired Sampling

CURIE 46 29

OHM 45 29

HERTZ 45 29

MAXWELL 49 29

EDISON 42 29

TOTAL 227 145

Instrumentation and Data Collection

The researcher will used the survey questionnaire as their main instrument in gathering

the needed data.

The questionnaire consist of two (2) parts-Part I of the questionnaire showed the

respondents’ profile as to: the respondent’s profile as to: Age, Sex, Section, Socio Economic

status of parents, Parents educational attainment. Part II the factors influencing G-10

students in choosing their strand in senior high school.

The survey questionnaire used on this research was a Researcher’s made. And to be

check to the panel members for the content validation.

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 The overall findings of this study will used as a basis in coming out with the

recommendations for a proposed career guidance program for the Grade 10 students of

Tubao National High School.

Data Analysis

The study used descriptive statistics tools such as frequency counts and percentage,

and average weighted mean to analyze the data gathered.

Frequencies causes and percentages to determine the respondents profile. Average

weighted mean for the factors influencing in choosing Senior High School Strand.

Categorization of Data

Giving the variables under study code numbers, data are grouped. The coding assisted the

researchers in categorizing and describing the study's variables.

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FACTOR INFLUENCING OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS IN CHOOSING STRANDS

SCALE RANGE DISCRIPTIVE RATING

5 4.21-5.00 Very high impact

4 3.41-4.20 High impact

3 2.61-3.40 Low impact

2 1.81-2.60 Very low impact

1 1.00-1.80 No impact

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 Literature Cited

Bregman, G., & Killen, M. (1999). Adolescents’ and young adults’ reasoning about

career choice and the role of parental influence. Journal of Research on Adolescence,

9(3), 253–275. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327795jra0903_2

Cervera, M.A.T., Divino, D.F., &Verjom, S.J. (2016, March). Factors Affecting Grade

10 Students in Choosing Their Preffered Tracks for Senior High School. Academia.

https://www.academia.edu/35074962/Factors_Affecting_Grade_10_Students_in_Choos

ing_Their_Preferred_Tracks_for_Senior_High_School

Boatwright MA, Ching M, Parr A 1992. Factors that influence students’ decisions to

attend college. "(3) Mary T. Boatwright | Duke University - Academia.edu"

https://duke.academia.edu/MaryTBoatwright

Javarata, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2013/05/15/republic-act-no-10533/

Clemente, N.

(n.d.).https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321965285_Why_I_Want_to_Teach_E

xploring_Factors_Affecting_Students'_Career_Choice_to_Become_Teachers

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Nucum, Karl Nicole. (2018 October 5). Your Complete Guide to the Academic Track

in Senior High School.Retrieved from https://blog.edukasyon.ph/senior-high/senior-

high- school-academic-track/.

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 APPENDIX A

Letter to the Adviser to Conduct the Study in Grade 10

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Region I

Division of La Union

Tubao 2509

TUBAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Ms. Mia R. Angeles

12- HUMSS C Adviser

Madam:

We have the owner to request permission to conduct a study entitled "Strand

Preference of Grade 10 students of Tubao National High School: Basis for Career Guidance

Program" wherein in the Grade 10 students of Tubao National High School will be our

respondents. At this juncture, it is further requested that we will be allowed to float

questionnaire on the students of Grade 10.

Your kind approval in this request will be highly appreciated.

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 Very truly yours,

LLOREN, JUDY ANN I.

NIDUAZA, FRIZA ANN MARIE C.

REFUGIA, SHANTYL KATE A.

SUGUITAN ADRIAN CHARLES C.

Researchers

Noted by:

____________________________

Research Project Teacher

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 APPENDIX B

Letter to the Respondents in Floating the Survey Questionnaire

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Region I

Division of La Union

Tubao 2509

TUBAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Dear Respondents,

We are grade 12-HUMSS C students and we are presently conducting a study

entitled "Strand Preference of Grade 10 students of Tubao National High School: Basis for

career Guidance Program"

In connection with this, maybe wrestler corporation by accomplishing the survey

questionnaire. Rest assured that all data gathered will be treated with utmost confidentiality

and anonymity and will be used solely for this study.

Respectfully yours,

LLOREN, JUDY ANN I.

NIDUAZA, FRIZA ANN MARIE C.

REFUGIA, SHANTYL KATE A.

SUGUITAN ADRIAN CHARLES C.

Researchers

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 APPENDIX C

Letter to the Respondents in Floating the Survey Questionnaire

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Region I

Division of La Union

Tubao 2509

TUBAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

STRAND PREFERENCE OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS OF TUBAO NATIONAL

HIGH SCHOOL: BASIS FOR CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAM

Direction: Please answer honestly and sincerely to the best of your knowledge all the

questions in this questionnaire. Put a check mark on the box provided for

Name(optional):____________________________________________

I. PERSONAL PROFILE

A. AGE

13-14 15-16 17+

B. SEX

Male Female

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C. SECTION

Hertz Curie Edison Maxwell Ohm

II. FACTORS INFLUENCING THE GRADE 10 STUDENTS ON CHOOSING

STRAND IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Direction: Respondents to each statement as honestly as you can. Put a check mark on

the number that corresponds to your answer.

LEGEND:

5- Very High Impact

4- High Impact

3- Low Impact

2- Very Low Impact

1- No Impact

ITEMS 5 4 3 2

1. I am feeling sleepy in class.

2.I feel hungry in school hours.

3. I have difficulty in seeing.

4.I have difficulty in hearing.

5. I have difficulty in breathing.

A. PERSONAL CONDITION

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B. STUDY HABIT

ITEMS 5 4 3 2 1

1. I only study when there is quiz.

2. I feel tired, bored and sleepy.

3. I prefer listening to radio, watching TV, etc.

4. I am lazy to study.

5. I am disturbed while studying.

6. I have no time to study at home.

7. I study only when I like.

8. I don’t have comfortable place to study.

9. I copy the assignments of my friends.

10. I do assignments regularly.

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 C. TEACHER RELATED ASPECTS

ITEMS 5 4 3 2 1

1. Teacher has mastery of subject matter.

2. Teacher discusses many topics in a short period of time.

3. Teacher gives audio/visual aids.

4. Teacher gives too much memory work

5. Teacher provides various activities.

6. Teacher uses lecture method only

7. Teacher always scolds students.

8. Teacher is frequently out/absent from class

9. Teacher is always late.

10. Teacher only gives photocopies instead of discussing it.

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