Factors that Influence the Preference of Grade 11 Students on their Choice of

Track Strand of XiJEN Senior High School SY. 2022-2023

A Research Presented to the

Faculty of XiJEN College of Mountain Province Inc.

In Fullfillment of Requirements for

the Subject

Inquiry, Investigation, and Immersion

June 2023

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 Researchers:

ANTONIO MANUEL O.

BAGANGAN, REXEL L.

CALABAWAN, JOSIAS GLENN C.

FONTANILLA, NOELBERT A.

FIDCHAO, BRIX F.

NAAG, JEOFFREY A.

PECKLEY, FRANCIS KY M.

VELASCO, KENNY ROGER C.

DEGAY, JULIET W.

GUMIHID, TRIXIE G.

KABFILAN, QUEENIE HOPE M.

MANOLO, ANNIE GRAIL L.

MARCOS, JINGJING T.

SAYDUEN, ALLONA MAE D.

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APPROVAL SHEET

This research entitled “ FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE PREFERENCE OF

APPROVED BY THE SUBJECT TEACHER

Ma’am Mae Sandra B. Wagtingan

ACCEPTED AND APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

Edarlina A. Fakat, Ed. D

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 Abstract

This study focused on the factors influencing the preference of Grade 11

students on their choice of track strand of XiJEN Senior High School SY. 2022-2023.

This paper aims to identify the significance factors that affects Grade 11 students in

choosing their strand. To answer this question, the researchers made use of

quantitative descriptive method employing a structured survey- questionnaire. The

survey-questionnaire contains a checklist which is analyzed by using the weighted

mean formula and 5-Point Likert Scale. It was found that the personal interest factor

and family influence factor were significant on the preference of Grade 11 students on

their choice of track strand. On the other hand, Grade 11 students have a neutral

viewpoint on the significance of peer influence and job opportunities factor on their

preference of track strand. This paper may serve as a storehouse of knowledge about

factors that can influence an individual’s career choice and can be used as further

reference material for students who will conduct similar or nearly similar research.

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 Acknowledgement

The researchers would like to express their sincere appreciation and utmost

gratitude to all those who shared their cooperation for the success and completion of

this study.

To Ma’am Edarlina A. Fakat, for her effective suggestions and recommendations

for the betterment of this study.

To our subject teacher Ma’am Mae Sandra B. Wagtingan, for her guidance and

inputs for the improvement of this study.

To Ms. Trisha Corinne F. Sawi, for her support and encouragement during the

process of making this research.

To the Kabfilan family, for accommodating us during the completion of this paper.

To the panel members, Ma’am Esther Lynne P. Adchak, Ma’am Ana Grail

B.Saliw-an, and Sir Alex K. Fagsao, for their excellent suggestions and

recommendations for the improvement of this study.

To our parents and friends, who provided financial support and motivation for the

researchers to accomplish this work; and lastly,

to the Almighty God for providing the researchers with good health, knowledge,

protection, and blessings, thus, making this research possible.

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 Dedication

This research paper is dedicated to our parents, teachers, and friends who were

always willing to sacrifice their time to help us in constructing this paper and to the

Almighty Father, for providing us wisdom and knowledge despite of the difficulties

encountered during the conduct of this study, thus, making this research work possible.

The Researchers

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE..........................................................................................................i

NAME OF RESEARCHERS..................................................................................ii

APPROVAL SHEET..............................................................................................iii

ABSTRACT........................................................................................................... iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT........................................................................................v

DEDICATION........................................................................................................ vi

LIST OF TABLES..................................................................................................x

LIST OF FIGURES................................................................................................xi

Chapter I: INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY.............................................................1-4

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK.................................................................5-6

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM...........................................................7

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION...................................................................8

DEFINITION OF TERMS..........................................................................9-10

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY.............................................................11-12

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Chapter II: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH DESIGN...............................................................................13

DATA GATHERING TOOL.......................................................................13-14

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE..........................................................14

TREATMENT OF DATA...........................................................................14-15

Chapter III: RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA........16

PERSONAL INTEREST............................................................................16-17

FAMILY INFLUENCE................................................................................17-19

PEER INFLUENCE...................................................................................19-20

JOB OPPORTUNITIES………………………………………………………20-21

Chapter IV: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSIONS....................................................................................... 22

RECOMMENDATIONS.............................................................................22-23

REFERENCES .....................................................................................................24-25

APPENDICES

A. Request Letter to XCMPI....................................................................26

B. Survey-Questionnaire A......................................................................27-29

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 C. Survey-Questionnaire: REVISED........................................................29-31

D. Documentations..................................................................................32-34

CURRICULUM VITAE ..........................................................................................35-47

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 List of Tables

Table No. Page

1 Population of Grade 11 Students.......................................................................8

2 Five Point Likert Scale........................................................................................15

3 Personal Interest Factor ....................................................................................16

4 Family Influence Factor .....................................................................................17-18

5 Peer Influence Factor ........................................................................................19

6 Job Opportunities Factor....................................................................................20-21

7 Survey-Questionnaire Checklist.........................................................................28-29

8 Survey-Questionnaire Checklist: Revised………………………………………….30-31

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 List of Figures

Fig. No. Page

Figure 1. Paradigm of the Study..............................................................5

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