III.

DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

In this section of the study, it discusses the difficulties encountered by the student’s

decision in choosing a strand in SHS, the modules and features of the proposed system and the

level of satisfaction, efficiency, and effectivity acceptability.

Difficulties encountered by the incoming SHS students in choosing strands

In this study, proponents aimed to understand the difficulties encountered by the

incoming SHS students in choosing strands selection. There are three factors that proponents

identified, including self, family/friends, and financial. The process of choosing an academic

strand can be challenging for incoming SHS students, as it involves considering various factors

and making important decisions that may impact their future academic and career paths.

Self. Based on the survey questionnaires that the proponents gathered, it shows that

incoming SHS students at PU are facing difficulties when it comes in choosing academic strands.

Specifically, the survey results show that in the first factor, which is “Self”, many of the students

finds it challenging to choose a strand. However, out of the five questions in the Self factor, it is

identified that they have one or more preferred strands, with a weighted mean of 3.08, indicating

a strongly agree in their choices.

Family/Friends. The result shows that the students are experiencing difficulties being

separated from their friends if they choose a different strand, with the highest weighted mean

score of 3.12 out of the five questions, indicating a strongly agree in their choices. This indicates

that students may be struggling to make independent choices regarding their SHS strand.

Financially. This factor is very essential for SHS students at PU when it comes to

choosing their academic strand. The study found that many students are facing financial
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challenges in selecting a strand, as the strand that they chose needs to provide materials which

cost a lot of money. The weighted mean of 2.75 result that this factor indicates agree in their

choices that influence on the students' decision-making process.

The survey conducted at PU shows that the incoming SHS students face difficulties in

choosing their academic strands, and the Family/Friends factor has a significant influence on

their decisions. To address this, providing guidance, resources, and a supportive environment

that encourages open communication between parents and children can help students make

informed decisions based on their skills and interests.

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Indicators WM
Self

1. I find it difficult to select a strand. 2.87

2. I have one or more preferred strands. 3.08

3. I cannot follow my preferred strand because it is not practical for me. 2.66

4. I am pressured and unmotivated because I still do not know what strand to choose. 3.00

5. The strand I will choose is not relevant to the job I want to pursue in the near future. 2.91
Average Weighted Mean 2.90
Family/Friends

1. My family has already decided on the strand I will choose. 2.58

2. My parents want me to pursue their dream that is why I am taking the strand they choose.

3. My parents believe I will excel to their chosen strand even though I do not like it. 3.00

4. My decision to select a strand was influenced by my friends or classmates. 2.95

5. I am having a problem being away from my friends if they take different strand. 2.5

3.12
Average Weighted Mean 2.83
Financially

1. My parents cannot support my chosen strand financially. 1.87

2. I do not have someone to finance my school. 1.79

3. Not enough savings to cover my school expenses. 1.95

4. The strand that I chose needs to provide materials which cost a lot of money. 2.75

5. I cannot choose a strand freely due to financial status. 1.37

Average Weighted Mean 2.56

Table 2. Difficulties encountered by the incoming SHS students in choosing strands

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Modules and Features of the Proposed System

The following modules and features were integrated into the suggested system based on

the previous objective.

Sign up Page. This module serves as the initial step for students to access the system by

requiring them to register their university email. This page will prompt students to input their

email address and other pertinent details, such as their name and password, to create an account

and gain access to the system's features.

Figure 3. Sign up Page

Log in Page. This module, login page is where students will enter their registered email

and password to gain access to the main/home page.

Figure 4. Log in Page

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Home Page. This module is the first page users will see when they access the system. It

serves as a landing page that provides an overview of the system's features and gives users a

sneak peek of what's inside. In addition, this module includes a login and sign-up button for

students who want to explore the system.

Figure 5. Home Page

Dashboard Tab. After logging in, the dashboard page will present assessment results for

a specific strand using charts and graphs, providing users with an efficient way to evaluate

student performance and determine areas that require further attention.

Figure 6. Dashboard Tab

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My Test. This tab enables the user to complete an assessment consisting of multiple-

choice questions. The assessment will comprise of two sets of questions.

Figure 7. My Test Tab

Profile Tab. This tab allows students to view their personal profile information, such as

their name and contact details of the student.

Figure 8. Profile Tab

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Contact Tab. This tab provides students with a way to contact the instructor or developers

with any questions, concerns, or technical issues they may encounter.

Figure 11. Contact Tab

My Reviews Tab. The Reviews tab allows students to read and submit reviews of the

course, providing valuable feedback and testimonials to help improve the learning experience.

Figure 10. My Reviews Tab

Level of Satisfaction, Efficiency and Effectivity Acceptability

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To test the level of satisfaction, efficiency and effectivity acceptability of “STRANDby:

A Recommender System for Incoming Senior High School Students”, the proponents designed a

questionnaire which was used to evaluate the developed system.

Satisfaction Acceptability

The proponents provided an evaluation form to incoming SHS students who are having

difficulty in choosing the right strand for them, in order to test their level of satisfaction

acceptability. Based on the results, the satisfaction acceptability was found to be “Acceptable”,

with an average weighted mean of 3.05.

DESCRIPTOR WM
1. I think the application is reliable. 3.29

2. I am willing to use this application regularly. 2.87

3. I think the application provides valuable information to motivate me to keep safe. 3.25

4. I appreciate entering the data in this way. 3.04

5. I find that various functions in this application are well integrated. 2.95

6. It is easy to get started with this application. 2.83

7. The steps to complete a task always follow a logical sequence. 3.16

8. I care a lot about the response time for each operation of this application. 3.20

9. I feel most operations of this application respond fast enough. 2.91

10. I think the graphic appearance looks suitable. 3.08

Average Weighted Mean 3.05

Table 3. Satisfaction Evaluation

Efficiency Acceptability

The proponents provided an evaluation form to incoming SHS students who are having

difficulty in choosing the right strand for them, in order to test their level of efficiency
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acceptability. Based on the results, the satisfaction acceptability was found to be “Acceptable”,

with an average weighted mean of 2.98.

DESCRIPTOR WM
1. If I made some mistakes, it is always possible to cancel before completion. 3.12

2. I think the task is carried out in an orderly manner. 3.04

3. When performing this task, I do not need to stop and think about which icon to

click next. 2.70

4. This application does not need high mental and/or physical demand when

conducting this task. 3.04

5. I feel very successful in accomplishing what I was asked to do. 3.12

6. I feel it is easy to have to work to accomplish a certain level of performance. 3.16

7. I think the application is simple enough. 2.79

8. The task is so well-known that no further explanation is necessary. 3.00

9. I always feel confident that when I click the icon or navigation key, it will move in

the direction I intended and perform the action I want. 3.04

10. There is no delay in response from the application when the user clicks the icon. 2.87

Average Weighted Mean 2.98

Table 4. Efficiency Evaluation

Effectivity Acceptability

The proponents provided an evaluation form to incoming students who are having

difficulty in choosing the right strand for them, in order to test their level of effectivity
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acceptability. Based on the results, the satisfaction acceptability was found to be “Acceptable”,

with an average weighted mean of 3.09.

DESCRIPTOR WM
1. This application works well for accomplishing this task. 3.41

2. The task is easy to accomplish when using this application. 2.83

3. This application behaves the way I expect it to for accomplishing this task. 3.04

4. I just need the right amount of movement to access the area of the screen in which

I most often make selections. 3.08

5. The layout of the application is consistent from screen to screen. 3.0

6. The messages or instructions always appear in a consistent place on the screen in

a consistent format for me to recognize. 3.04

7. It is easy for me to go to the next/previous screen. 3.12

8. I can recall the icon location and information presented on the screen after a

Period of non-use. 3.04

9. The application provides accurate and useful data. 3.25

10. The pop-up text description or message of certain settings when I select makes me

always understand what is going on and what might happen. 3.12

Average Weighted Mean 3.09

Table 5. Effectivity Evaluation