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EFFECTIVENESS OF CLASSROOM REWARD SYSTEM IN THE ABSENTEEISM OF

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT BOLINAO INTEGRATED SCHOOL

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to answer the Effectiveness of Classroom Reward System in the

Absenteeism of the Junior High School Students in Bolinao Integrated School.

Specifically, the researchers attempted to answer the following queries regarding the

profile of the students with respect with their age, sex, and grade level and also the

suggestions to improve the attendance of the students and ways how to lessen the

absenteeism of the Junior High School students in Bolinao Integrated School.

The descriptive method was employed in this study with the use of questionnaire

as a basic instrument in gathering and obtaining the necessary data. The respondents were

chosen from the Students in Junior High School in Bolinao Integrated School by means

of purposive sampling method. The data were tallied and presented on the tabular form

by making use of statistical techniques such as frequency and percentage distribution.

Based on the findings and conclusions made by the researchers, the following

recommendations are hereby presented for considerations by all concerned: Nurture a

culture of attendance by setting a measurable goal for improved attendance, explaining

the importance of attendance to the entire school community, ccommunicate your

school’s progress toward your attendance and celebrate successes throughout the year,
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track daily attendance, tardiness, and student engagement in one central, secure location

with a tool that helps you can quickly see how these data points impact student behavior.

Create a more positive school culture and a focus on engaging instruction by evaluating

and addressing your students’ engagement in learning Provide teachers and schoo

EFFECTIVENESS OF CLASSROOM REWARD SYSTEM IN THE ABSENTEEISM OF

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT BOLINAO INTEGRATED SCHOOL

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to answer the Effectiveness of Classroom Reward System in the

Absenteeism of the Junior High School Students in Bolinao Integrated School.

Specifically, the researchers attempted to answer the following queries regarding the

profile of the students with respect with their age, sex, and grade level and also the

suggestions to improve the attendance of the students and ways how to lessen the

absenteeism of the Junior High School students in Bolinao Integrated School.

The descriptive method was employed in this study with the use of questionnaire

as a basic instrument in gathering and obtaining the necessary data. The respondents were

chosen from the Students in Junior High School in Bolinao Integrated School by means

of purposive sampling method. The data were tallied and presented on the tabular form

by making use of statistical techniques such as frequency and percentage distribution.

Based on the findings and conclusions made by the researchers, the following
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recommendations are hereby presented for considerations by all concerned: Nurture a

culture of attendance by setting a measurable goal for improved attendance, explaining

the importance of attendance to the entire school community, ccommunicate your

school’s progress toward your attendance and celebrate successes throughout the year,

track daily attendance, tardiness, and student engagement in one central, secure location

with a tool that helps you can quickly see how these data points impact student behavior.

Create a more positive school culture and a focus on engaging instruction by evaluating

and addressing your students’ engagement in learning Provide teachers and schoo

EFFECTIVENESS OF CLASSROOM REWARD SYSTEM IN THE ABSENTEEISM OF

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT BOLINAO INTEGRATED SCHOOL

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to answer the Effectiveness of Classroom Reward System in the

Absenteeism of the Junior High School Students in Bolinao Integrated School.

Specifically, the researchers attempted to answer the following queries regarding the

profile of the students with respect with their age, sex, and grade level and also the

suggestions to improve the attendance of the students and ways how to lessen the

absenteeism of the Junior High School students in Bolinao Integrated School.

The descriptive method was employed in this study with the use of questionnaire

as a basic instrument in gathering and obtaining the necessary data. The respondents were
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chosen from the Students in Junior High School in Bolinao Integrated School by means

of purposive sampling method. The data were tallied and presented on the tabular form

by making use of statistical techniques such as frequency and percentage distribution.

Based on the findings and conclusions made by the researchers, the following

recommendations are hereby presented for considerations by all concerned: Nurture a

culture of attendance by setting a measurable goal for improved attendance, explaining

the importance of attendance to the entire school community, ccommunicate your

school’s progress toward your attendance and celebrate successes throughout the year,

track daily attendance, tardiness, and student engagement in one central, secure location

with a tool that helps you can quickly see how these data points impact student behavior.

Create a more positive school culture and a focus on engaging instruction by evaluating

and addressing your students’ engagement in learning Provide teachers and schoo

EFFECTIVENESS OF CLASSROOM REWARD SYSTEM IN THE ABSENTEEISM OF

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADE 3 PUPILS IN DUMALINAO REGIONAL PILOT

SCHOOL

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

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SAINT COLUMBAN COLLEGE

Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

REMOTIGUE, DONNELLE NINO

ESCULTOS, AALIYAH

PRONCO, KIMBERLY

DECEMBER 2022
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EFFECTIVENESS OF CLASSROOM REWARD SYSTEM IN THE ABSENTEEISM OF

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADE 3 PUPILS IN DUMALINAO REGIONAL PILOT

SCHOOL

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

When it comes to academic growth and accomplishment, student attendance was a

crucial determinant. When kids were absent from school frequently, they missed classes and

curricular content that were critical to their academic and social development. The instructor had

to spend time away from regular classroom instruction and routine to catch up on educational

material that the absent student had missed. When pupils were missing from school, the entire

educational process was disturbed for both the absent student and the students who were not

absent. It considered that the student's frequent absences from school were detrimental to his or

her overall academic progress. Furthermore, studies showed that chronic absenteeism led to

juvenile delinquent behavior, low social economic status, unemployment, martial difficulties,

poor health status and adult criminal behavior (Baker, 2000; Ford & Sutphen, 1996).

Absenteeism was an ongoing major problem in the public-school systems (Ford & Sutphen,

1996; Sheats & Dunkleberger, 2001). School leaders continued to search for innovative ways to

get students to attend school regularly. This research will provide the reader with information

about the impact of the classroom reward system on student absenteeism as well as methods to

avoid absenteeism. Our group want to investigate the impact of a classroom incentive system on
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student absenteeism. We chose this issue as the major focus of our research since we are training

to be teachers and future educators, and we want to understand the repercussions of it happening,

particularly on children.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

This research will seek to answer the following problems:

1. What is the level of effectiveness of classroom reward system in the absenteeism of

Grade 3 Pupils in Dumalinao Regional Pilot School?

2. What are the solutions to prevent the absenteeism?

1.3 Hypothesis of the Study

There was no significant relationship between absenteeism and academic success, learning

environment, learning behavior, or gender.

1.4 Scope and Delimitation of the Study

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The research focuses on the effectiveness of a classroom reward system in reducing absenteeism

among Grade 3 primary school students at the Dumalinao Regional Pilot School. The researchers

picked ten (10) Grade 3 students as respondents. The student respondents' profile factors

included: (a) age, (b) gender, and (c) grade level.

1.5 Significance of the Study

Another method for motivating pupils to engage in class activities and reduce absenteeism at the

Dumalinao Regional Pilot School is the use of a rewarding system. As a result, the following

stakeholders deemed this study important for the following reasons: To the pupils, the

respondents are the focus of the study since they will be encouraged to attend class as a result of

the teacher-rewarding system. This study informs them that they must be aware that the

awarding system has a significant influence on students' attendance in class. To the researchers,

they are very satisfied with the procedure and conclusion of this study since they already know

the influence of the rewarding system on the kids of the Elementary learners in Dumalinao

Regional Pilot School.

1.6 Definition of Terms

The concepts mentioned below were operationally defined in relation to their use in this study.
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Absenteeism- the students' persistent pattern of absences at Dumalinao Regional Pilot School.

Academic achievement - This is considered the demonstration of information obtained or

abilities demonstrated in school topics; such achievements are reflected by test results or marks

provided by teachers. It is the school appraisal of pupils' classroom work as measured by marks

or grades.

Dumalinao Regional Pilot School - where the study is conducted.

Rewarding system - Providing incentives to students to encourage them to attend class.

Dumalinao Regional Pilot School at Barangay Paglaum

Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

2.1 Related Studies

Local

According to the study of Michael A. Clores, school absenteeism is an alarming

problem for administrators, teachers, parents, and the society, in general, as well as for

the students, in particular. It may indicate low performance of teachers, students’

dissatisfaction of the school’s services, or lack of or poor academic and non-academic

structures or policies that address the problems or factors influencing or reinforcing this

behavior. Parents are financially burdened for having their children to stay longer in the

school, having to re-enroll them in subjects where they fail due to excessive absences.

The present study aimed to explore the process by which the phenomenon of school

absenteeism evolves or is experienced by the college students. In-depth interviews of ten

absentee students and the use of editing style analysis and a method described by Colaizzi
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(1978) yielded three category schemes of experience of school absenteeism: (a)

disempowering circumstances - feeling of helplessness; (b) misguided value system -

mixed up priorities; and (c) pedagogical dilemmas – unappealing academic

environments. Based on the findings, the pedagogical, psychological and socio-cultural

implications are discussed.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

2.1 Related Studies

According to Michael A. Clores' research, school absenteeism is a serious problem for

administrators, teachers, parents, and society in general, as well as for children in particular. It

might be due to poor teacher performance, student discontent with school services, or a lack of or

bad academic and non-academic structures or policies that address the problems or causes

affecting or encouraging this behavior. Parents are financially burdened for having their children

stay in school longer, having to re-enroll them in subjects where they fail owing to repeated

absences. The current study sought to investigate the mechanism by which the phenomena of

school absence emerge or is experienced by college students. In-depth interviews with ten

absentee students, as well as the use of editing style analysis and a method described by Colaizzi

(1978), produced three categories of school absenteeism experience: (a) disempowering

circumstances - feeling of helplessness; (b) misguided value system - mixed up priorities; and (c)

pedagogical dilemmas - unappealing academic environments. The educational, psychological,

and socio-cultural consequences of the findings are examined.

Foreign
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Lori Kay Baranek did a review of literature to assess the influence of incentives on intrinsic

motivation and learning for children in general education and special education. Intrinsically

driven children excel in school because they exhibit behaviors such as choosing hard things and

devoting more time to them. The use of incentives reduces intrinsic motivation, resulting in

slower skill acquisition and more mistakes in the learning process. The research's ramifications

are examined, and a set of solutions meant to boost intrinsic motivation is offered. One section of

the collection offers methods for all students, while the other section contains strategies for kids

with learning impairments. Each section is divided into issues such as classroom atmosphere,

conduct, and so on management, and lesson planning.

2.2 Related Literature

Local
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Absenteeism in school, according to Joel Obrador, is the tendency of not attending lessons

without offering a true or any explanation. It is a truancy behavior that has a detrimental impact

on student achievement. According to Merriam-Webster, absenteeism refers to prolonged

absence. It is the persistent or purposeful neglect to attend school in the setting of school. It is

unavoidable that children may occasionally miss some school events and courses. However, it

becomes an issue if the student is absent from school for an extended period of time. Regular

attendance at school is critical for a student's education and social skills. Chronic absentee pupils

are socially and intellectually disadvantaged. They miss out on important periods of social

contact and growth with their classmates, which has a detrimental influence on their academic

advancement. This can lead to low self-esteem, social isolation, and discontent, all of which may

have contributed to non-attendance in the first place. School absenteeism is a serious concern for

administrators, teachers, parents, and society in general, as well as for students in particular &

Unaccepted absence has a bad impact on peer relationships, which may lead to absence.

According to some experts, the repercussions of absence on children include academic

underachievement, trouble forming friends, which can lead to boredom, and loss of confidence.

Furthermore, prolonged absence can have long-term negative consequences for the child.

Students who are absent from school have a higher chance of dropping out early. Absenteeism in

students has an impact on their academic performance, particularly when they are working in a

group or team for their assignments and projects, because grouping helps build the students'

collaboration and capacity to share and learn knowledge from their peers.
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Chapter 3

METHODOLOGY

3. 1 Research Locale

The study took place at Dumalinao Regional Pilot School since the respondents were from the

school's Elementary Dumalinao Regional Pilot School.

3.2 Research Instrument

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Data was gathered is through a questionnaire. The questionnaire is divided into two parts: the

first is a survey of the respondents, and the second is composed of items that determined the

efficiency of the classroom reward system in reducing absenteeism at the Elementary Dumalinao

Regional Pilot School.

3.3 Data Gathering Procedure

The researchers first get the required permissions to conduct research and distribute

questionnaires before beginning to collect the study's primary data. After obtaining the

permission, the researchers orientated the respondents and handed the surveys, which were

promptly recovered. The study tools were directly administered to the respondents by the

researchers. To avoid hurried answers, respondents were given 20 minutes to complete the

forms.

Following the completion of the questionnaires, the data were tallied and tabulated. These data

serve as the foundation for analysis and interpretation.

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Chapter 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter includes the researchers' results, analysis, and interpretation of data

acquired about the (1) Profile of the Elementary Dumalinao Regional Pilot School, and (2) The

Level of Effectiveness of the Classroom Reward.

Elementary Dumalinao Regional Pilot School students observed the system.

Table 1. (Pupil’s age Distribution)

Age Frequency Percentage

Total: %

AGE.
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As seen in Table 1. (50 or 50%) of responses are (13-15 years old), which has the

greatest frequency and percentage across all age groups, while (19-21) years old have the lowest

frequency of (5 or 5%.)

This is an expected outcome given the average age of Elementary Dumalinao Regional Pilot

School pupils ranged from (13 to 21) years old, and the majority of students accepted in Grade 3

were between the ages of (13 and 15).

Table 2. (Pupil’s sex)

Sex Frequencies Percentage

Total: %

Sex.

The data reveals that the majority of pupils are girls (62% or 62), with only (38% or 38)

being boys. This means that girls outnumber boys at the Elementary Dumalinao Regional Pilot

School. According to Abarabar et al. (2013), the majority of pupils in public schools in the

Philippines are females.

Table 3. (Pupil’s Grade Level)

Grade Level Frequency Percentage

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Total: %

Grade Level.

Table 3 shows that (25 respondents with a proportion of 25%) were used in each grade

level. As a result, there is an equal distribution of responses across all grade levels at the

Elementary Dumalinao Regional Pilot School.

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Table 4.

Interpretation of data gathered from Grade 3 respondents.

Rewards Ratings General Average

1 2 3 4 5

Plus, points intended for

quizzes and exams.

Additional points intended for

performance.

Ten consecutives absent will

considered drop.

Ribbons for complete

attendance.

Giving points for attending

class.

Teachers write “Excellent” on

your paper.

Have your accomplishments

shown in the campus or inside

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the classroom.

Classmates praising you and

ask you to be a leader.

Total:

Table 4 shows that the overall average is between (4.21 and 5), indicating that respondents in

Grade 3 firmly agree on the classroom incentive system, especially if it is a positive reward.

The general average is calculated using the following formula:

WM = ∑ FX / N

Where:

 WM = Weighted Mean

 ∑ = Summation

 F = No. of Responses

 X = Point Values

 N = No. of Respondents

The ratings of each classroom incentive were determined using a five-point Likert Scale.
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Each item's weighted mean point average was interpreted using the point value ranges listed

below:

Rating Equivalent Range Descriptive

5 4.21- 5.00 Strongly Agree

4 3.41- 4.20 Agree

3 2.61- 3.40 Uncertain

2 1.81- 2.60 Disagree

1 1.00- 1.80 Strongly Disagree

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Chapter 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

This chapter presents the findings, conclusions, and the formulated recommendations

based on the results presented.

Summary of Findings

Based on the gathered data that were tabulated and interpreted in the Grade 3 Tandang

Zora section, the researcher was able to come up with the following significant findings of this

study.
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1. Out of 10 respondents, (25) in Grade 3 strongly agreed on granting extra points for quizzes

and examinations.

2. Out of 10 respondents, (15) in Grade 3 respondents strongly agree that more points for

performance should be awarded.

3. Out of 10 respondents, (10) Grade 3, (20) strongly agreed that if a kid has ten consecutive

absences, he or she will be dropped.

4. Out of 10 respondents, (15) in Grade 3 strongly agreed with awarding awards to those with

perfect attendance at the end of the school year.

5. Out of 10 respondents, (10) in Grade 3 respondents highly agreed on offering money for

attending class.

6. Out of 10 respondents, (18) Grade 3 highly agreed with the reward of the teacher writing great

on the student's work.

7. Out of 10 respondents, (25) in Grade 3 highly agreed with the benefit of presenting the kids'

accomplishments/achievements inside the classroom.

8. Out of 10 respondents, (23) Grade 3 highly agreed with giving a bag of school supplies as a

reward for perfect attendance.

9. Out of 10 respondents, (19) Grade 3 respondents strongly agreed that their classmate who has

perfect attendance would be the classroom leader as a reward.

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Conclusions

In this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a classroom reward system in

reducing absenteeism at Elementary Dumalinao Regional Pilot School, as well as measures to

avoid absenteeism. Existing research shows that positive incentives can promote attendance, and

attendance is associated to other aspects of education such as accomplishment, standardized test

scores, peer affiliation, and encouragement of hazardous behaviors. Excessive student

absenteeism can have long-term consequences for pupils, including a negative influence on

future career possibilities when they finish school.

This study discovered that reducing student absenteeism is a job that will require all

stakeholders to work together to find a solution. The school, community, and family must

address the underlying support or signals that validate student attendance. According to research,

the process of retaining children in school is a multifaceted one that involves more than one

institution. Dumalinao Regional Pilot School will need to bring in all resources and make sure to

consistently explain and restate the benefits of keeping students in school where they may

continue to develop, learn, and find success in order to be successful.