Undergraduate Theses
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Item Factors influencing students' preferences in choosing a strand in senior high schoolCasas, Cryslyn Jean D. (Davao del Sur State College, 2024-02)One of the most complex decisions a junior high school student may make is which senior high school career or strand to follow. In choosing their preferred strand, they may be influenced by many factors as well as other reasons. In response, this study aimed to find out students' preferred strands, the factors' influence on the senior high strand preferences, and whether there is significant association between the factors and strands. The study's respondents were determined by employing complete enumeration; 76 students were selected as the study's participants. To measure the impact of the mentioned strand selection factors on the strand preferences of the students, the researchers utilized a descriptive correlational technique for research. A survey questionnaire that had been adopted was used to collect the necessary data. The statistical significance of parents and employment chances was discovered. Two of the five influences were most effective in influencing and predicting students' strand selection determinants. The socioeconomic, academic performance, and peer influence variables were shown to be statistically insignificant. The factor of socioeconomic status, parents, and job opportunities are among those that influence strand selection. It was discovered to have a powerful impact on students' preferred courses. It can be assumed that various determinants for career choice have statistically significant effects on students' senior choosing a career in high school since senior high school preparation is essential after graduating from high school, whether they choose tertiary education, job, or both, the study provides essential guidance on how to lead and develop for kids, parents, and school officials their intended careers.Item Smartphone utilization and mathemattics performance of junior high school studentsSabado, Honey Leen (Davao del Sur State College, 2024)Smartphones have been extensively utilized by students in the context of mathematics education and it influences their academic achievement in the subject. These study assessed the smartphone utilization and mathematics performance of junior high school students at San Isidro National High School, utilizing descriptive-comparative research. A total of 153 respondents completed a survey questionnaire to measure smartphone utilization, while mathematics performance was evaluated based on first quarter grades in Math. Data analysis involved mean, Spearman's rho, Independent Samples Mann-Whitney U Test, and Kruskal Wallis Test. It was found that students had a moderate level of smartphone utilization. At 0.05 level of significance, it was found that there is no significant difference in the utilization of smartphone when classified by sex and type of smartphone. Thus, there is no significant relationship between smartphone utilization and mathematics performance of junior high school students.Item Working memory and mathematics performance of STEM senior high school studentsSerenio, Niño N. (Davao del Sur State College, 2024)Working memory played a pivotal role in students' academic progress and achievement, particularly in realm of mathematics. This descriptive-correlational study aimed to investigate the potential impact of students' working memory on their performance in STEM-related subject, specifically focusing on mathematics, within the context of Matanao national High School. Employing a complete enumeration sampling method, the study gathered data from 167 respondents comprising grade 11 and 12 STEM senior high school students during the academic year 2023-2024. These students willingly participated in this study. The findings unveiled a nuanced picture of students' working memory capacities. While the analysis indicated a moderate level of verbal working memory among the participants, it showcased a notably higher proficiency in visuospatial working memory. Moreover, delving into the relationship between students' working memory and their performance in mathematics, the study uncovered a significant correlation between working memory and mathematics performance of STEM senior high school students of Matanao National High School. These results underscored the critical role of working memory in shaping students' academic achievements, particularly in mathematics. By emphasizing the importance of nurturing and enhancing students' working memory abilities, educators potentially fostered improved performance and learning outcomes in mathematics and related STEM fields.Item Personal disposition and teacher related factors towards performance in mathematicsDaligdig, Kyla B. (Davao del Sur State College, 2024-06)This study aimed to investigate the correlation between personal disposition and teacher related factors, towards performance in mathematics among grade 10 students at Hagonoy National High School. A quantitative-descriptive correlational study was conducted on a total of 191 students participating in the study, responding to a questionnaire assessing their personal disposition and teacher-related factors. The results showed a significant positive correlation between personal disposition, particularly in terms of interest and study habits, and mathematics performance. However, no significant relationship was found between teacher-related factors (personality traits, teaching skills, institutional materials) and mathematics performance. This suggests that while teacher related factors may not directly correlate with mathematics performance, there exists a positive correlation between personal disposition and mathematics performance. Enhancing students' personal disposition towards mathematics is crucial for improving academic performance. Additionally, the lack of significant correlation with teacher-related factors implies that other variables or factors beyond teachers' characteristics and classroom practices may play a more influential role in determining students' academic performance in mathematics. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of these factors is essential for improving mathematics education beyond traditional measures of teacher quality and classroom effectiveness.