New Era University

INTEGRATED SCHOOL

WHY MOST STUDENTS FAIL THEIR ACADEMICS?

A Research Paper Presented to Prof. Irene P. Solano

In Partial Fulfillment
of the requirement for Practical Research 1

By:
Nhesy May Locre Repatacodo
Princess Anne Santos
Earl Christian Ale-ale

March 2018
 Acknowledgement

The researchers would like to give thanks and gratitude to the following who

have made this research possible:

To Our Almighty God, who gave the researchers the strength, guidance, and

hope in making and finishing this research,

To Prof. Irene P. Solano, who advised and guided the researchers in writing

this research,

To New Era University, who taught the respondents good values and right

conduct in approaching difficult situations which were included in some parts in

making this research,

To the respondents, who had the patience when asked by the researchers

multiple times to answer the interview with honestly and diligence.

 Dedication

To our parents, who loved us all the way to the end

To future researchers, who inspired us to done this research

To all students, don’t lose hope instead use your problem as your strength
 Abstract

This research sought to investigate the factors affecting the academic grade of 11

ABM AM5 students to test whether they fail because of tardiness or much more. The

research used the Interview guide questions revised to determine the reason of failure

grade in 11 ABM AM5 students. This study aims also to know the confidence level

of the Grade 12 STE11 ABM students how they will conquer to pass the academic

grade this semester. For the researchers be able to collect the data that the design

used is the Descriptive Research which uses interview method for gathering of data.

Since this is a Case Study Research, the questionnaire contained a set of questions

that helped determine the factors and reasons why they let their academic grade

failed rather than extracting enough effort to pass the subjects..

 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Abstract
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
Introduction………………………………………………………………. 1
Background of the Study.......……………………………………………. 4
Statement of the Problem ………………………………………...……..11
Scope and Delimitations ……………………………………………...…..16
Significance of the Study …………….……………………….………......17

Chapter II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Review of Related Literature …………………………………………...21
Review of Related Studies …………………………………………….…21
Theoretical
Framework…..……………………………………………..……………..21
Hypothesis of the Study…...…………………………………………......22
Assumptions of the Study..………………………………………...…….22
Definition of Terms………………………………………………………23
Chapter III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design ………….……………………………………………....23
Respondents of the Study …………..………………..…………………..23
Instrument of the Study ……………………………...…………….........25
Validity and Reliability………..…………………………………..……25

Chapter IV: ANALYSIS OF DATA

Presentation of
Data……………………………………………………………………………
Analysis……………………………………………………………………………….
Interpretation……………………………………………………………………….
Discussion………………………………………………………………………….

Chapter V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECCOMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings…………………………………………………………..
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………..
Recommendation……………………………………………………………..
 CHAPTER 1
Introduction

Background of the Study

This chapter explains the purpose why researchers chose the 11 ABM AM5
failures as respondents. Due to the large number of students fail in the academics.
ABM AM5 is facing a huge amount of failures. Most of them are reasoning out such
as they got illness, private problem and many more.

In all life life’s endeavors there is always success and

failures. Whether one succeeds or fails, there are valid reasons for having been such.
One rejoices because he succeed or mourns because he fails, but in both cases it is
equally important to look back and identify the factors that brought about either
success or failure.

Teacher monitors both student’s successes and failures. They do so due to

their concern for them, especially for those who fail. The impact of college failure
can cause lasting damage to self-esteem, and the consequences can influence an
entire lifetime.

Sometimes the important in our life is ourselves satisfaction. Often We are

asking ourselves “ If we get our sought for our everything we done ”If we can
actually demonstrate that satisfaction measures are really about measuring reductions
in dissatisfaction then there are significant issues in the way it is currently measured
and used. Certainly on the face of it would seem to be a reasonable to give us our
limitation.

Many people who fail can cause hopelessness in every time. Sometimes we
feel deep painful in our emotional, that all the things we done was nonsense. And we
think miserable in our life that we don’t have any chances to make it again.

Failure is our weakness in our everyday life but failure can be a key
to success, there are many ways to exit in losing hope. We must understand to learn
from our mistake.

Motivation and study habits were mentioned most frequently as the root
cause of student failure at the senior level. These two factors, as well as academic
readiness and student attitudes (which were mentioned third and the fourth most
frequently) are fundamentally under the control of the students.

There are many excuses that are cast when we see students fail. We seem to
always want to find someone or something to blame. The following is a list,
compiled by teachers, of the top reasons that students fail
 Aside from what mentioned above, the researchers would like to help the
students who have problem with their academics that can benefit both students and
the institution.

Objective of the Study

This study aims to give solution to the infinite case of students having failed
academic grades. Not only for the sake of the research. Nevertheless, we want to
pursue this study to help the students undergoing in this situation as well as both of
the professors and the said institution.

We’re going to make finality against the reason why they get the said grades.
Mostly according to an article there’s really a professors that fail the students not
because of their naivety but because of their attitude. And researchers conclude that
is so unlawful. With this research we are going to answer not only the factors that
fail the students but also the wrong that student can see about their professors.

Statement of the Problem

1. What are the things you dislike during class discussion?

2. What makes you uneasy during examination?
3. Why did you fail in this subject?
4. How can you strive for a passing grade?
5. What are the common proms of students?
6. What are the things affecting students’ performance?
7. How do you see yourself inside the classroom?
8. How will you cope up with your absents?

Interview Guide Questions

1. Why students get failure grades?

2. What are the factors that are affecting students’ academic grades?
3. What are the possible factors that will inspire them to strive for passing
grades?
4. How the respondents pass their academic grades through the quarter?
5. Which of the following is the helpful situation and Why?
• Parent/ Guardian
• Limit their phone usage
• Turn off the internet if necessary
• Give them a democratic curfew
• Talk to a peer having the same scenario.
6. Do the students think that they fail because of the professor?
7. How can researchers make a process that will develop the students’ attitude
toward their academic grade?
8. Based on the question asks on #7, What can researchers do to make the
process slowly yet sure?

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The study focuses on the reasons and factors that are affecting the academic
failure of a student, especially in 11 ABM AM5. The study covers the widespread
idea on how to develop and develop the mindset of 11ABM am5 students.
Not only to give solution for the latter but also to give solution to the other
senior high school students experiencing the said factors. Also this study aims to
help the institution as well as the professors in aiming to teach their passion.
The researcher limits this research to the 11ABM AM5 students with age
averaging from 16-18 years old. That is experiencing struggles that affect their
academic grades that lead to the academic failure.

Significance of the Study

Studies referring on the factors why students are failing gets to more than just
a numbers. However, the researchers seek to the reason why students starting to
absent in their class constantly that cause them to fail the semester. The factors
affecting their studies are intra correlated with why they are failing the academic
grades. Due to this it affects the institution where the student belongs. The more the
students get failure grade, the more it affects the institution administrations.

Due to this, it is also affecting the professor for the particular subject that the
students failed. The following factors will not benefit both parties. Nevertheless, this
research will prove how the students change themselves for a particular reason. Such
as if they have personal problems or problem to the professors per se.
In this state if the research succeeds it can be able to benefit parties that are
also negatively affected by the same student. The institution will be getting higher
remarks toward the accreditors itself. The professors that having the hard time on
these students can be able to free themselves from being left behind among other
professors. The students who have the same problem can stop being a burden to
others. The readers, those will be getting ideas on purposively criticizing research’s
work. The future researchers, those are starting their way to reach their goals.
It will all be successful for the beneficiaries’ claim their benefits once this
research is publish.
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Review of Related Literature

The many reasons students provided for failing courses and colleges were
grouped into seven main categories, including motivation (35%), study habits (17%),
academic preparedness, (12%), external factors (11%), attitudes (11%), instructions
(10%), and relevancy issues (4%). Motivation and study habits were mentioned most
frequently as the root cause of student failure at the college level. These two factors,
as well as academic readiness and student attitudes (which were mentioned third and
the fourth most frequently) are fundamentally under the control of the students. The
instruction, instructional materials, and instructors, over which faculty, educators,
and college administrators have power, were a distant sixth. This means that students
are aware that the reason why they fail courses most often resides within themselves
and are under their own power and responsibility (Cherif, Movahedzadeh, Adams,
and Dunning 2013).

Our natural instinct is to jump in and help “spruce up” the project, correct
grammar or spelling mistakes or help our children cram for the test. Encourage good
homework and study habits from an early age. Provide graphic organizers, calendars
and other tools and encourage their use. (https://www.howtolearn.com/2012/02/the-
top-five-reasons-why-students-fail-to-succeed-in-school/)

A lack of self-esteem or confidence can prevent a student from building on

his or her strengths. Too much confidence can prevent a student from acknowledging
and improving on weaknesses. For some children, the very thought of not being able
to succeed is enough to stop them from attempting at all.

From the earliest age, children must know that we all learn from our failures
and then move on. All new skills require practice and repetition before they can be
mastered.

Walberg's theory of academic achievement posits that psychological

characteristics of individual students and their immediate psychological
environments influence educational outcomes (cognitive, behavioral, and attitudinal)
(Reynolds & Walberg, 1992).

According to the 2004-2006 statistics of the FHS the attrition rate of students
was respectively 6.7 per cent, 11 per cent and 6.1 per cent for the three years, with
the attrition rate of Black students being 60 per cent, 69 per cent and 70 per cent.
Subsequently, at a conference of the Higher Education Learning and Teaching
Association of Southern Africa held in Pretoria in November 2006, the Minister of
Education called for a critical review of the higher education system in the light of
the 50 per cent dropout rate of students (Business Day November 28 2006, 3 of 4).

Review of Related Studies

The study of learning environments from the student perspective in schools

has a rich, but rather recent history. Studies of learning environments, Spring 2005 /
Volume 5, Number 167 particularly during the past 40 years, have rapidly drawn the
interests of educational researchers and theorists. Several educational researchers
(Bennett, 1978; Carroll, 1963; Glaser, 1976; Walberg, 1981) have proposed
theoretical models to explain linkages existing among learning variables and
student’s educational outcomes.

More recently, Zins, Weissberg, Wang and Walberg, (2004) demonstrated the
importance of the domains of motivational orientations, self-regulated learning
strategies, and social/interpersonal abilities in facilitating academic performance.
Zins et al. reported, based on the large-scale implementation of a Social-Emotional
Learning (SEL) program, that student’s who became more self-aware and confident
regarding their learning abilities, who were more motivated, who set learning goals,
and who were organized in their approach to work (self- regulated learning)
performed better in school. According to Greenberg, Weissberg, O'Brien, Zins,
Fredericks, Resnick, & Elias, (2003), Zins et al. (2004) assert that “research linking
social, emotional, and academic factors are sufficiently strong to advance the new
term social, emotional, and academic learning (SEAL). A central challenge for
researchers, educators, and policymakers is to strengthen this connection through
coordinated multiyear programming"(p. 470).

Research has shown that academic environments contribute to gains in

student abilities, interests, and attitudes (Feldman, 1988; Feldman, Ethington, &
Smart, 2001). Holland (1997) noted that environments foster the development of
competencies, motivate people to engage in different activities, and reward people
for their display of values and attitudes. Environment therefore influences personal
and professional self-perceptions, competencies, attitudes, interests, and values.
Holland (1997) further indicated that a college student’s experiences include, but are
not limited to: (a) a student’s search for academic environments that match their
patterns of abilities, interests, and personality profiles; (b) effects of academic
environments on student’s social behavior in an effort to acquire the desired abilities,
interests and values; and (c) a student achievement to include a function of
personality type and the academic environment.
Hypothesis of the Study
The researchers hypothetically conclude based on the following related
literatures that there are many factors affecting behavior and attitude of a student that
affects her/ his academic grades.
The following factors affect the students negatively based on their academic
grades:
 Bad Influence friends
 Problem inside the family
 Financial problem
 Tardiness
 Left behind
 Depression
 Stress
And many more factors that abusively taking aback the students from where it
started. Perhaps, they’re doing this on purpose with such solution depends on
their perception.
DEFINITION OF TERMS

Develop  the innovation towards the student

Intercorrelation  is the mutual relationship or

connection between two or more things.

Depression  is a common and serious medical

illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way
you think and how you act.

Environment Foster  is to encourage or promote

the development of the students’ environment.

Perception  is a student’s view toward something

 CHAPTER 3
Research Design

The researchers happen to use the method of individual interviews, because it

is more concise to what our research should be. This section explains the methods,
design, etc used by the researchers to complete this study. This study sought to
utilize the qualitative type of research of study.

The research’s design involves a cycle of identifying a problem regarding a

situation or process. We are analyzing the respondents problem through observing
and analyzing in-depth based on the answers they’ve given the researchers.

Respondents of the Study

The researchers together with Prof. Irene Solano chooses the 11 ABM AM5
students with failure grades. To identify, the problem they are struggling because
they are always absent, out of the blue, and profusely against all odds.

Instrument of the Study

The researchers used the one – on – one interview in order to analyze their
problem. And for them not be ashamed of talking their reasons why they are not
caring about their studies at all.

Validity and Reliability

Data gathering uses the researcher itself and 8 respondents individually. This
was developed by the researcher for them to analyze better the respondents and
identify the reasons of being left behind.
After the individual questions, the researchers analyze and identify the results
depending on the chronological order of number in questions asks.
The results of the data were clearly analyzed and clarified to ensure the
validity and reliability of the content.
 CHAPTER 4
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

Presentation of Data

Presenting the data gathered will be shown below. Researchers used entering and
organizing data in order to keen attest the data depend on the satisfaction of the
researchers themselves.

Table 1.1
Reason of having a failure grades
Name of the Respondents Answers
Bleu Martinez Numerous problems
Guile Lising Always late in arriving at school
Richard Dela Cruz Used to have a chill life
Gomer Verdadero Lack of sleep and late
John Benedict Pahel Negligence of study
John Vincent Tolentino Negligence of study
Gerald Rivera Not attending class
Rio Tablan Not attending class
Based on the answers given above, the students are all not attending class that
tends to have a failure grades due to different kind of problems.

Table 2.1
Factors affecting the students’ academic grade
Name of the Respondents Answers
Bleu Martinez Numerous of personal problems
Guile Lising Stress
Richard Dela Cruz Laziness
Gomer Verdadero Tardiness
John Benedict Pahel School administration &
Laziness
John Vincent Tolentino Family Problem
Gerald Rivera Attendace in class
Rio Tablan Laziness
Accordingly on the facts given on the table, due to problems, laziness, and stress are
the factors that are affecting the students’ academic grade.
Table 3.1
Factors that will inspire them to strive for passing grades
Name of the Respondents Answers
Bleu Martinez Family
Guile Lising Future goal
Richard Dela Cruz Motivation from professor
Gomer Verdadero Friends
John Benedict Pahel Friends & innovation in school
administration
John Vincent Tolentino Motivation from parents
Gerald Rivera Kind and humble professors
Rio Tablan Friends
Depending on the data gathered, the respondents answer were parents, professors and
friends. Because they will be more motivated if they know that someone is proud of
them no matter what and who they are in the aspect of behavior they have.
Table 4.1
How the respondents pass their academic grades through the semester
Name of the Respondents Answers
Bleu Martinez Requirements
Guile Lising Strive to complete requirements
Richard Dela Cruz Try the best to cach up
Gomer Verdadero Always attend class early
John Benedict Pahel Pass the possible requirements
John Vincent Tolentino Show intelligence
Gerald Rivera Study hard
Rio Tablan Attendance is a must
The researchers analyze the data given and shows that respondents majority choose
to pass all the requirements before it’s too late for them to pass the academic year.
Table 5.1
Which of the following is the helpful situation and Why?
• Parent/ Guardian
• Limit their phone usage
• Turn off the internet if necessary
• Give them a democratic curfew
• Talk to a peer
Name of the Respondents Answers
Bleu Martinez Parent/Guardian
Guile Lising Parent/ guardian
Richard Dela Cruz Talk to a peer
Gomer Verdadero Parent/ Guardian
John Benedict Pahel Talk to a peer
John Vincent Tolentino Parent/ Guardian
Gerald Rivera Limit the phone usage
Rio Tablan Turn off the internet
Majority of the respondents answered parents, perhaps because they are having a
struggle toward their family. The reason why they are failing their grade is to be
noticed by a family member and show love and care for them.
Table 6.1
Do the students think that they fail because of the professor?
Name of the Respondents Answers
Bleu Martinez No
Guile Lising No
Richard Dela Cruz No
Gomer Verdadero No
John Benedict Pahel No
John Vincent Tolentino No
Gerald Rivera No
Rio Tablan No
The respondents are aware that the professors are just calculating grades after giving
activities and teaching stuffs. It’s nothing more and nothing less than accomplishing
the job.
Table 7.1
Suggestions to develop the behavior
Name of the Respondents Answers
Bleu Martinez Self- Discipline
Guile Lising Freedom to talk
Richard Dela Cruz Motivate them
Gomer Verdadero Go to class early
John Benedict Pahel No Comment
John Vincent Tolentino Repent before it’s too late
Gerald Rivera Time management and hard
work
Rio Tablan Be a good student
Respondents suggested the following depends on their feeling they could help
someone like the. And as what’ve stated above, they have different suggestion as
well as different attitude and behavior depending on the surrounding they are
standing.
Table 8.1
Suggestions to do the process slowly

Name of the Respondents Answers

Bleu Martinez Understand the attitude of the
student
Guile Lising Help each other
Richard Dela Cruz Guide the students in their
studies
Gomer Verdadero Sleep early
John Benedict Pahel No comment
John Vincent Tolentino Give soloution to the problem
Gerald Rivera Keep things organized
Rio Tablan Do the activities given by
instructors
Data given were identified that the respondents (based on the theory of students
behavior) that every student have problems and it depends on them on how they will
handle it accordingly.
 CHAPTER 5
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

Summary of Findings
Looking at the far view of the real world it is vague for the others. Many
respondents are all not ready facing the real world. On how unfair life is, but at the
end of the day it is still you who shall face for it. The respondents are all dissimilar to
each other. But in conquering their problem makes them all similar.

Most of the respondents aren’t aware that shs life must have a higher remark
to get the major you want to take. They more on focus to the problems they are
facing rather than focusing on the studies that they should really prioritize.

A lack of self-esteem or confidence can prevent a student from building on

his or her strengths. Too much confidence can prevent a student from acknowledging
and improving on weaknesses. For some children, the very thought of not being able
to succeed is enough to stop them from attempting at all.
From the earliest age, children must know that we all learn from our failures and
then move on. All new skills require practice and repetition before they can be
mastered.
Walberg's theory of academic achievement posits that psychological
characteristics of individual students and their immediate psychological
environments influence educational outcomes (cognitive, behavioral, and attitudinal)
(Reynolds & Walberg, 1992).

Conclusions
Based on the data gathered and finding studied, the conclusions were
conclude as students are getting failure grades due to their behavior towards the
problem they are encountering and attitude to the reality that lessen their confidence
to do the best for the better.
Instead they are analyzing their problem based on how real life treats them. It
interconnected to the theory of a psychologist that if one suffers all parts are affected.

Recommendations
With the above mentioned conclusion, the 11 ABM AM5 students are
facing a hard time towards their problem whether it is addiction on internet,
phone, problem in personal life and such more. The researchers recommend a
more understanding behavior of those who can handle themselves towards the
said respondents.