FACTORS AFFECTING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STRAND

PREFERENCE

A Thesis Presented to the

Faculty of Paracale National High School
Senior High School Department

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for Senior High School
GAS 1

May B. Competente

Rose G. Borja

Lendel Enova
 Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Background of the Study

Decision making requires a define choice between two or more alternatives

course of actions that are available. There are times in everyone’s lives where

decisions have to be made. It is one of the most important aspects in life and

work because of its strong link to success and effectiveness. Choosing a strand

is one of the most life-altering decisions that an individual can make, and

choosing the right strand is a stressful process for upcoming Senior High School

students. It can be a task, which needs decision to be made or a difficult situation

involving several issues for decision making. Making a decision implies that there

are alternatives choices to be considered, and in such a case we want not only to

identify as many of these alternatives as possible but to choose the one that best

fits with our goals, objectives, desired, values, and so on.For every student

choosing the best strand can be a difficult decision as well as thinking about their

future career. Some students know exactly which course to pursue while others

do not know. Career can be defined by the total pattern of one’s activities held

during a person’s lifetime. It can also be determine the individual personally

because it describes who the person is. Therefore, choosing an appropriate

career is very important for every individual as this help to determine their future.

The advent of information technology, the emergence of post industrial revolution

and job competition career choice turn out to be a complex science. Throughout

the journey, it is believed that students determine their career choices based on

several factors.There are several factors that may affect the decision of students

and parents, where it can be a good source of insight for private higher education

institutions to offer quality services that will suit to the needs, expectations and

demands of the community, with the curricular offerings of private colleges and

universities which are almost identical programs makes diversification very

difficult.

There are different factors that affect their chosen Strand in Senior High.

Respect for family is one of the most influential factors that affects the Senior

students for their career decisions.Family factor tend to be superior about

choosing a course for their children to continue the legacy of their family courses

or profession.

Economic factors include by means of choosing their strand.Their status in life

can affect the chosen course they want, some of the respondents will depend on

the economic status to get their professin . It may affect also themselves

because not everyone tend to choose what Strand they afford becaus there are

lots of option or choice of what they really want . But because of life status , It

plots on the Strand where they are belong .

Self- interest is getting what they really want, they will decide on their own

profession where the fassion brought them, this will affect their chosen STRAND

because some students are depending to what their parents want them to take.
Students grew up with parents, some are superior with their gaurdians but mostly

the parents dictates what profession they will take.

peer Group is also considered on of the factors. Students are most likely

dependable of what society they have or the group they belong. It can be affect

their perception just to obey the rules and choose their group. Sometimes, they

seekthe right path but more regret occurs.

Statement of the Problem

The study will aim to determine ….

Specifically, it will seek answers to the following questions:

1. What are the Factors affecting the preference of grade 10 students in

choosing SHS tracks?

1.1 Age

1.2 Socio-economic Status

1.3 Gender and;

1.4 Parent's Occupation

2. How do these factors influence their decision-making?

2.1 Personality

2.2 Family /Relatives

2.3 Job Opportunity and

2.4 Interest

3. What career/track would the respondents wants to specialize and

pursue once they graduatedfrom Senior High School?

Scope and Limitation of the Study

This study will focus on the Factors that affects Students in strand

preference. The study will be limited to determining the Factors and knowledge

that results from practice and experience which sought with quality education.

Descriptive research Survey method will be used in this study. The

respondents will be the Selcted Grade 11 students. A total of 20 students will be

selected as respondents. The respondents will be selected using Purposive

Sampling method.

Significance of the Study

The researcher believes that the result of the study will be significant

to the following:

The researcher believes that the result of the study will be significant

to the following:

Students-

As the prospective Senior High School Learners in the future, the result of this

study will benefit and inspire them to formulate and act upon on their chosen

career plans in the future.

Community

- The Community shall also Benefit from this study in a sense that they are vital

to thedevelopment of the School. And as such, They Would eagerly give support

in the future developmentof this school.

Future Researchers

- As the Role Model of the K-12 curriculum. This study will benefit, greatlyhelp

and inspire them to be more innovative and carry out the programs of

Department of Education(DepEd) that will be beneficial to both the learners and

teachers.

Grade 7-10 Students

- This Study will assist them to serve as a step for picking their selected

strands.For them to be ready in choosing the right strand and to distinguish

which strand their potential might be more developed.

Teachers and Parents

- They will also be more likely to provide wise counsel to their children

andstudents for the chosen strand.

The Researcher Themselves

- This will be a benefit and will contribute to the researchers. As theycan find out

what they want to know in response to their research.

Notes

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environment. Earth Day.https://www.earthday.org/how-our-trash-impacts-
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McGrath Matt (2019 July 3). US Top of the Grbage Pile in Global Waste Crisis.
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science -environment-48838699

Azuelo, M. C., Barbado, L., & Reyes, L. M. (2016). Assessment of solid waste
 management strategies in Camarines Norte, Philippines.Asia Pacific
Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 4(4).

Senate Economic Planning Office (2017, November). Philippine Solid Wastes at

a Glance. https://www.legacy.senate.gov.ph

Okoye, F. O., Onyali, L. C., &Ezeugbor, C. (2015). Students’ waste disposal:a

disciplinary problemin tertiary institutions. https://www.researchgate.net
/publication/317619452

(This should be in a separate page. Follow the pattern – hanging indent and right

justified)

Theoretical framework

Gottfredson’s theory, occupational aspirations are a reflection

of one’s self-concept. People seek occupations that (a) arc congruent

with their self-image and (b) reflect their knowledge of different

occupations. This theory describes that students become attracted to

certain specialization. According to this theory,self-concept is the key

to specialization selection. Students tend to choose jobs that are

compatible with their personality.

The key determinants according to the theory are one’s

social class, level of intelligence and experiences with sex typing. In

the study of Siguan Jr., (1994) as cited in Sonsona (2012) self-

concept was also found significant on the choice of specialization of

students. Another is Holland’s theory of career choice suggested that

people can function and develop best and find jobs satisfaction in

work environments that are compatible with with their personalities.

People tend to choose a career that is reflective of their personality.

Holland (1994), suggest that the closer the match of personality to

job, the greater the satisfaction. Holland’s theory places emphasis on

the accuracy of self-knowledge and career information necessary for

career decision making (Zunker, 1994 p. 49) as cited in Abernathy

(2003).

Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter presents the various literatures, articles, journals, studies,

theories, and concepts written by various individuals and groups. Relevant ideas

were presented to reveal the gaps and issues in this study.

Synthesis of the state -of-the-art, theoretical and conceptual framework,

and definition of terms are also presented.

Related Literature

Various literature that are related to the present study were reviewed to

provide broader and deeper insight. The researcher presents the summary of the

different literature explored.

 Foreign

The following related literatures are excerpts from various materials that

are significantly relevant to the problem under study.

(Start first foreign literature here)

Local

This portion examined relevant literatures in the Philippines that explain

about behavioral issues on waste disposal, degree of existence of these

behavioral issues and the problems that greatly contribute to the issues on waste

disposal of students.

As this study deals with waste disposal behavior of students, relevant

laws, orders, and articles written about this particularly in the school setting were

explored by the researcher

(Start your first local literature here)…

Related Studies

Several studies in the past years delved into problems on waste disposal

and management. These studies considered key concepts and variables related

to the main variables of this study. Based on these studies, the researcher can

further elaborate details and provide depth and clarity to the main points of this

study. This portion presents the studies conducted by both foreign and local

researchers that will provide relevant insights on the topic being studied.

Foreign

Studies from research of foreign authors will be discussed that will serve

as the basis in the conduct of this research study.

 (Write your first foreign study here)…

Local

The following studies will provide additional insights to the research that

will be undertaken.

As the researcher chose to conduct study in the school setting, the

researcher included more studies related to waste management and disposal in

school.

(Write your first local study here)…

Synthesis of the State of the Art

The researcher conducted review of related literature and studies to

uncover some similarities and differences to the present study.

(Write the similarities and differences with the cited studies to your present

study)

Theoretical Framework

(Discuss your theory here according to the variables in your SOP)

On a separate page put your Theoretical paradigm.

Figure 1. Theoretical Paradigm of the Study

Conceptual Framework

This part of the study illustrates how the study will be realized. As shown

in Figure 2, it will be based on the (cite the type)

On a separate page put your Theoretical paradigm.

 Figure 2. Conceptual Framework of the Study

Definition of Terms

The following terms were defined conceptually or operationally for clearer

understanding of this research study.

Attitude. This refers to a complex mental state involving personal beliefs,

feelings, values, and dispositions to think and act in certain ways (inner attitude).

The tendential way a person views something or tends to behave towards it

(mental attitude). (igi-global.com dictionary). In this study it refers to how students

think and feel about waste and its disposal.

(DEFINE OTHER TERMS based on the variables in your SOP)

USE both conceptual and operational definition.

On the last page (separate page)

Notes
 Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methods of research, population of the study,

sample size and sampling techniques, description of the respondents, research

instrument, validation of instrument, data gathering procedure, and statistical

treatment of data used in the conduct of the study.

Method of Research

The study will utilize qualitative method of research. Based on the

conceptual framework and in consideration of the objectives, the researcher will

use descriptive method. Using purposive sampling, this research will deal with

the profile of the respondents as to age, sex, ______________________

identified the …(mention the variables as stated in the SOPs)

 Using correlational method, the significant relationship between the profile

of the respondents and the degree of existence of the behavioral issues on waste

disposal of students will be determined. (mention here the SOP that utilized

correlational method)

Population, Sample Size and

Sampling Technique

The (mention the respondents)______ will be the respondents of this

study.

The researcher will use _________ (mention the sampling method) in

selecting the participants. There are …(describe the sample and the sampling

method)

Description of the Respondents

There will be ____ respondents composed of _____________students.

(Describe the respondents)

Research Instrument

The researcher will utilize a survey questionnaire as the principal tool used

in gathering the information needed in this study. The questionnaire for the

students was divided into four parts. The first part determined the (describe)

The second part provided for the (describe) The third part determined the

(describe) The last part provided for the (describe)

 Prior to the preparation of the questionnaire, the researcher (describe

what you did)

Upon completion of the questionnaire, (describe what you did after)

Data Gathering Procedure

The main source of data needed for this research study is the survey

questionnaire. To ensure its validity, (describe what you did such as having

teachers/professionals checked/critiqued your questionnaire, pilot testing,

reliability test, and ethical).

Notes

For the last part you will place your Data Collection Instrument marked as
appendix A
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
LIST OF FIGURES iii
Chapter
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND _
Background of the Study _
Statement of the Problem _
Hypotheses _
Scope and Limitation of the Study _
Significance of the Study _
Notes __
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES __
Related Literature __
Foreign __
Local __
Related Studies __
Foreign __
Local __
Synthesis of the State-of- the-Art __
Theoretical Framework __
Conceptual Framework __
Definition of Terms __
Notes __
3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY __
Methods of Research __
Population, Sample Size and Sampling __
Technique

Description of Respondents __
Research Instrument __
Data Gathering Procedures __
Statistical Treatment of Data __
Notes __
BIBLIOGRAPHY __
APPENDICES __
A Letter to ________ Conduct Pilot Test __

B Survey Questionnaire __
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

A. Books
_______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

B. Unpublished Theses/Dissertation

C. Published Research

D. Internet Sources

E. Journals/Newspaper

Ang arrangement na po nito ay in alphabetical order in each category – Books,

etc.

FORMAT ng research:

Paper Size: Letter 8.5 x 11 Font: Arial

Margin: Size: 12

Spacing: Double Space throughout

1”

1.5 “ 1”

1”

Citation: APA 7th edition

Lagyan po ng page numbers.

Ang page na kung saan andun ang Chapter 1, 2 and 3 (unang page lang ay
silent page… meaning walang nakalagay na page pero kasali sa page number