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THE IMPACT OF SLOW INTERNET CONNECTION TO THE ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF AMACC NAGA CITY

S.Y. 2021-2022

Badong, John Oliver L.

AMA Computer Learning Center- Naga

MAY 2022
 CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter is composed of the research design, sample of the study, data instrument,

collection of data, and statistical treatment of data used in the study.

Data Gathering Instrument

The researchers used questionnaires as their instrument for gathering data.

The questionnaires are composed of three parts. The first part contained the profile of the

respondents in terms of a) gender, b) type of location, c) type of internet connection, and d)

number of gadgets connected to internet. The second part contained the impact of slow internet

connection to the academic performance of the respondents. The last part talked about the

academic performance of the study.

Survey Questionnaire

THE IMPACT OF SLOW INTERNET CONNECTION TO THE ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF AMACC NAGA

Name (Optional) : __________________________________

Grade/Strand/Section : ___________________________
I. Profile
DIRECTIONS: Put a (✔ ) check mark on the space provided to determine your profile on the
following:
A. Gender
_______ Male
_______ Female
B. Type of Location
_______ Urban
_______ Rural
C. Type of Internet Connection
_______ Wi-Fi
_______ Mobile Data
D. Number of Gadgets connected to Internet
_______ 1 to 2
_______ 3 to 4
_______ 5 and above

II. EFFECTS OF SLOW INTERNET CONNECTION

DIRECTIONS: Put a (✔ ) check mark on the column of your
assessment on your level of impact of slow internet connection
using the scale below:
_____ 1. Slow internet connection affects visual and audios
during virtual classes and meetings.
_____ 2. Slow internet connection hinders submission
of activities/assignments on time.
_____ 3. Slow internet connection affects focus/understanding
on daily lesson.
_____ 4. Slow internet connection makes loading of videos
or images which wastes time.
_____ 5. Slow internet connection causes academic stress
and/or anxiety.
_____ 6. Slow internet connection hinders communication
with classmates and teachers.
_____ 7. Slow internet connection causes changes in behavior.
_____ 8. Slow internet connection causes mental unstableness
or breakdowns.
_____ 9. Slow internet connection limits the ability to
finish activities or tasks.
_____ 10. Experiences slow internet connection.

III. LEVEL OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE STUDENTS

DIRECTIONS: Please indicate in the space provided the degree to which each statement
applies to you by putting a check (✔ ) whether you: Always, Often, Seldom, Never perform
each statement.
4 Always Very High
3 Often High
2 Seldom Low
1 Never Very Low

INDICATORS 4 3 2 1
1. I understand my daily lessons in spite of slow
internet connection.
2. I am able to submit my activities/assignment
on time.
3. I am able to cope with struggles of having
slow internet connection.
4. I experience slow internet connection.
5. I experience mental unstableness due to
slow internet connection and/or academic
pressure.