Academic Integrity : Its Influence

on the Performance of Grade 10

Students of LPNHS Almanza
Proposed by: Group 4
Members:
Malacas, Cassandra Nicole T.
Basas, Loriene B.
Cerdan, Yheshin A.
Jardinel, Lalaine B.
Magaling, Cherry Me P.
Domingo, Ronadine P.
Babaran, Jhon Paolo M.
 Chapter 1

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction

Academic integrity is a fundamental principle in the educational process,

emphasizing honesty, fairness, and ethical behavior in academic pursuits. It various

aspects such as acknowledging sources, avoiding plagiarism, and upholding standards

of originality and honesty in academic work. In the Grade 10 students at LPNHS Almanza,

maintaining academic integrity is crucial for a positive learning environment and ensuring

equitable assessment practices.

According to Darwin A. Ignacio (2019) those who contribute to why students often

cheat are the ones who worries the most about their children's academic performance,

the parents. He stated that the eagerness of parents for their children to become

successful resorts the students to cheat. It is also the pressure from parents as pupils

prepare to apply to a good school. Students aren't able to be honest in their academic

performance because of their desire to pass that level or subject. "Parents should

emphasize the importance of academic honesty."

It is within this context that the researchers are interested to conduct a study on

the academic integrity of the Grade 10 Loyalty students in Las Piñas National High School

Almanza and be apprised of the causes of academic dishonesty to have a wider and

deeper understanding amongst these students.

Statement of The Problem

This study aims to provide information on how academic integrity influence the

performance of grade 10 students at Las Piñas National High School, Almanza Uno, Las

Piñas City, school Year if 2023-2024.

Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions:

1. How many student – respondents describe in terms of:

1.1 Age;
 1.2 Gender;

1.3 Section;

1.4 Working student;

2. What are the common forms of Academic dishonesty observed among the grade

10 student at LPNHS Almanza?

3. How does it affect the academic performance of a grade 10 student?

4. Are there any significant difference in academic performance between students

who consistently uphold academic integrity and those who do not?

Significance of the Study

This study is focused on how Academic Integrity influence the performance of Grade 10

Students of LPNHS Almanza. This study will be beneficial to the following:

Students. The value of academic integrity and how it relates to academic

performance will be better understood by students. When students grasp these ideas,

they will be better equipped to act morally, abstain from plagiarism, and participate

more deeply in their education. Further, knowing that maintaining academic integrity

will help them succeed academically may inspire students to keep these norms more.

Teachers. Instructors can learn more about the elements affecting students’

performance and academic integrity. With this information, they may create effective

lesson plans that encourage integrity and enhance learning outcomes for their

students. The results can also be used by educators to establish a school climate that

is encouraging of honesty and academic achievement.

Parents. Parents can learn a great deal about the things that influence their child’s

integrity and academic success. With this understanding, they will be more equipped

to assist and mentor their children at home, highlighting the value of integrity and

honesty in the classroom. The results of the study may also be used by parents to

work with educators and school officials to develop plans of action that will improve

students academic integrity.

 Future Researchers. The results of this study can be expanded upon by future

researchers to further explore the intricate connection between student performance

and academic integrity. They can investigate many approaches, factors, and settings

to deepen our comprehension of this subject. Furthermore, by applying the

newfound understanding, scholars might create

Interventions and policies that support academic integrity and enhance learning

outcomes more broadly.

Conceptual Framework

A research conducted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals

(NASSP, 2022) students must be clear and aware of the policies around an institution’s

commitment to academic integrity to prevent instances of plagiarism, contract cheating,

collusion, and other forms of academic dishonesty. It is based on research that students

must nurture academic integrity in school and it is important to keep that honesty and

bring it into your workplace.

According to a report by ACT (2023) roughly half of high school students uses

popular AI tools. Under half of students (46%) appear to be grades 10 to 12, said that

they used tools like ChatGPT, Dall-E 2, Bing Chat, and others on a combination of school

and non-school assignments at the time of the survey. The report also states that the

students with higher scores were more likely to use AI tools than those with lower scores.

The researchers were able to determine the three variables in this study. It is within

these theories that the researchers conceptualized the Input (1), Process (P), and Output

(O) for a better understanding on the study.

The paradigm of the study is illustrated in figure 1.

Hypothesis

Academic integrity positively correlates with grade 10 student performance,

fostering higher academic achievements and ethical conduct.

Scope and Limitation

 This study will analyze how academic integrity influences the performance of

Grade 10 students at Las Piñas National High School. The data collection will be

conducted and its limited in sixty-four (64) students in 10 Loyalty. This study discover on

how academic integrity influence credibility, honesty, originality on how it affects in

academic performance in grade 10 Loyalty.

Definition of Terms

Academic integrity. Upholding honesty, fair, and responsibilities in your academic work

and studies.

Plagiarism. It is stealing others work or ideas without consent or acknowledgement.

Academic dishonesty. Include all kinds of cheating, plagiarism, and dishonesty.

Intricate. It means that it’s complicated or difficult and hard to understand.

Teacher. They teach us new learning in various subjects. They are the one’s who’ll start

to encourage students to build and foster integrity within the school.

Student. A person who is studying and attends school or college.