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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education - Region III
Bajet-Castillo High School
M. del Rosario St., Longos, Pulilan, Bulacan

COURSE CHOICES OF ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS, AND MANAGEMENT

GRADUATES OF BAJET-CASTILLO HIGH SCHOOL: A TRACER STUDY

A Research study presented to Bajet-Castillo High School

In partial fulfillment of the requirement in

Practical Research 2

By

12- Quirino

Morante, Gabriel Yeshua D.

Demingoy, Princes Jane C.

De Leon, Jhon Eduard DC.

Amores, Carl Benedict R.

Molina, Bench Jeorge B.

San Pedro, Jerry Miah P.

Sarmiento, Abigail L.

Bacani, Francine C.

Taborda, Loraine J.

Rubin, Elboy A.

February 2023
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments .................................................................................................................... 5

Abstract..................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter I: The Problem and its Background ....................................................................... 7

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 7

Statement of the Problem ....................................................................................................... 8

Theoretical Framework .......................................................................................................... 8

Conceptual Framework ........................................................................................................ 10

Hypotheses ........................................................................................................................... 11

Significance of the study…………………………………………………………………..11

Scope of Study ..................................................................................................................... 12

Definition of Terms .............................................................................................................. 13

Chapter II: Review of Related Literature ........................................................................... 15

Synthesis............................................................................................................................... 17

Chapter III: Methodology ..................................................................................................... 18

Research Design ................................................................................................................... 18

The Population of the Study ................................................................................................. 18

Sample Design...................................................................................................................... 18

The Instrument for Data collection ...................................................................................... 19

Validation of the Questionnaire ........................................................................................... 19

Method of data collection ..................................................................................................... 19

Method of Data Analysis...................................................................................................... 20

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Chapter IV: Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data ..................................... 21

Chapter V: Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations ............................................ 25

Summary of Findings ........................................................................................................... 25

Conclusions .......................................................................................................................... 26

Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 26

References…………………………………………………………………………………...27
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List of tables and Figure

Table 1: Demographic profile of the respondents…………..……………………………..21

Table 2: Total number of respondents……………………………………………………..22

Table 3: Gender of the respondents………………………………………………………..22

Table 4: Age of the respondents….………………………………………………………..23

Table 5: Course choices of ABM graduates…...…………………………………………..23

Figure 1: Paradigm of the study…………………………………………………………..10

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First and foremost, we would like to give thanks and praises to our Almighty God for

showering us with knowledge and blessings throughout the completion of this research paper.

Without His presence and guidance, we cannot possibly surpass all the difficulties that we went

through.

To our research adviser, Ms. Joan Peralta, we would like to offer you our most sincere

gratitude for sharing knowledge, constructive criticisms, and unwavering support of this

project. This research would not be possible without your direction and initiative.

To Mr. Jaehadd Lou Untalan, who primarily gave us the idea to conduct this study,

thank you! And to our school principal, Mrs. Marissa D. Hermogenes, and one of our school’s

head teachers, Mrs. Dally Navarro, thank you for the approval of this study.

We would also like to thank the following individuals who gave us a deeper

understanding of our study: Ms. Jonah F. Quizon, Ms. Sheryl B.Mabanta, Mrs. Fidela M.

Callupez, and Mrs. Ma. Vilma L. Adonis. Your time and efforts are truly appreciated.

Without a doubt, these people really encouraged us in completing this assignment. We

could not have gotten this far without their help. Thank you!
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ABSTRACT

Before the institution of the K to 12 program, the Philippines was one of the three

remaining countries that implemented a 10-year basic education system. In terms of global

standards for secondary education, this initiative of educational reform was really helpful. The

senior high school track and strands play a huge part in a student’s college course preferences

and their future career, therefore leading the researchers to conduct a descriptive study about

the course choices of Accountancy, Business and Management graduates. This paper aimed to

determine if the area of specialization of graduates during senior high school and their

academic-acquired skills and competencies are related to their current college programs or jobs.

The researchers utilized a survey questionnaire to obtain the quantitative data needed to

conclude whether they enrolled in courses related to ABM or not, or in some cases, decided to

find a job immediately after secondary school. Seventeen out of twenty-two profiles completed

the survey through Google forms. Using frequency counts and percentages, the results were

manually generated from the acquired quantitative data. The survey revealed that the high

school program of the graduates is relevant to their choices of courses for higher education.

Keywords: Secondary education, college course preferences, skills and competencies

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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Graduate tracer studies involve the identification and follow-up of graduates regarding

their choices after school, specifically those related to their careers. Emphasis is placed on the

need to consider how graduates view their experiences and weigh them up to produce well-

grounded, professional decisions. This study focuses on senior high school graduates and their

choices after graduation. The Department of Education (DepEd) said that graduates will be

job-ready after completing the K–12 program due to the work immersion program included in

their curriculum. The DepEd implies that the K–12 program can equip senior high school

students with the values, knowledge, and skills that their future careers and industries will

require. Also, this program is to give leeway for students of all learning abilities to develop and

master concepts, skills, and lifelong learning.

The introduction of this new educational system provided more opportunities and exit

points than the previous curriculum. Relative to curriculum exits, there were tracer studies

conducted on college graduates, and there were also those that evaluated their graduate school

programs. With the program still freshly implemented in the Philippines, conducting a tracer

study that focuses on the Senior High School (SHS) exits would be unique. This research paper

evaluates the course of action taken by the Accountancy Business and Management students

who graduated from Bajet-Castillo High School in 2022, aiming to determine whether they

pursued higher education (related or not to their field) or considered working immediately.

There is no doubt that a student's learning capacity and employability are enhanced

through the basic education curriculum mentioned, but it is equally important to conduct
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studies to better test how adequate and relevant the training provided by our educational

institution is. This study is also a means of gathering useful information for evaluating the

outcomes of the institution's programs and teachings, which will serve as a foundation for

determining their efficacy.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to trace the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM)

graduates of Bajet-Castillo High School (BCHS) during the school year 2021-2022.

Specifically, the study sought to find answers to the following questions:

1. What are the personal details of the graduates according to the following personal

characteristics?

1.1. Name

1.2. Sex

1.3. Age

2. What is their choice of curriculum exit after graduating from ABM?

3. What percentage of the whole population of graduates chose higher education courses related

to their field?

Theoretical Framework

Choosing a career path to pursue is one of the most challenging decisions for young adults

as well as choosing career-related tracks or programs in school. This is happening specifically

to senior high school students. The basic education curriculum of The Department of Education

requires that students select a specified training program after junior high school (Academic,

Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, or Sports and Arts). Not only enrolling in a particular track

or strand related to their desired profession them advantages in the future, but at the same time,
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it will give them the necessary knowledge and skills to be job-ready as soon as they leave senior

high school. Points to consider the lifelong concerns with the social outcomes of these

programs. Education, relating human knowledge to practical social experiences.

This tracer study can be associated with John Dewey's definition of the curriculum,

Theory of Education, Progressive Education, and Theory in Practice. The American

Philosophers advocated for an interdisciplinary or subject-specific curriculum. Connecting

multiple areas, wherein learners can move freely in their environment as they construct their

own path to obtaining knowledge. Attending classes related to one's desires. A profession can

be extremely beneficial because students are being trained in analyzing or developing an

intellectual understanding of their future careers. With this, it is specified Educational programs

can be put through discussion, heeding these theories' main ideas and assessing how students

learn more effectively in this setup. Tracer studies can provide the information needed to

evaluate the choices of SHS graduates, whether they decided to pursue higher education, and

what courses did they apply to or did they choose to work right after completing a 12-year basic

education. Surveys are conducted despite the fact that they do have their disadvantages, for it

is sometimes difficult to locate the respondents (graduates) and let them complete

questionnaires. However, the main purpose of this study is to examine what curriculum exit

the graduates chose and to determine whether or not these profiles chose college courses or

careers related to the fields of Accountancy, Business, and Management.

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Conceptual Framework

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

- The researchers will be

- General profile of
Accountancy Business
and Management
graduates of Bajet-
Castillo High School SY
2021-2022 in terms of
the following:
using questionnaires in
gathering the needed data
through Google forms
- Survey will be the main
instrument to be used in
collecting the data
- Determining the
respondents for the study
through Purposive Non-
probability sampling
method
- Profiling of Senior
High School (ABM)
graduates of Bajet-
Castillo High School
SY 2021-2022
- Statistical data of
graduates’ course
choices

- Tallying result

-Statistical analysis of
data/computation of data

FIGURE 1: PARADIGM OF THE STUDY

Figure 1 shows the paradigm of the study “Course Choices in Accountancy Business

and Management Graduates of Bajet Castillo High School: A Tracer Study”.

The first frame displays the study's input, which includes the demographic profile of

the ABM graduates.

The second frame presents the process of our study; it shows that the researchers used

a questionnaire to gather the needed data through Google Forms. Survey questionnaires were

the main instrument used in the study. A purposive (non-probability) sampling method was
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used in determining the respondents for the aforementioned study. Afterward, the results went

through statistical analysis before conclusions and recommendations were formulated.

The third frame presents the output of the study, which is the profiling of senior high

school (ABM) graduates of Bajet-Castillo High School (SY 2021–2022) and the statistical data

of the graduates’ course choices.

Hypotheses

Is there a significant relationship between Accountancy, Business, and Management

graduates and their course choices in college?

(Ha) There is a significant relationship between Accountancy, Business, and

Management graduates and their course choices in college.

(Ho) There is no significant relationship between Accountancy Business and

Management graduates and their course choices in college.

Significance of the Study

This study was made with the aim to know how many ABM graduates pursued college

courses related to their strand. This research is significant to the following groups of

individuals:

Students. This research can be beneficial to students, especially when choosing what program

they will take in college. Information about programs related to their strand are briefly

presented in this paper.

School. The results of this study can benefit the school (Bajet-Castillo High School) because

profiling of the graduates will be acquired through this study. The school may also use this

research to evaluate their programs to effectively bridge these strands to college programs.
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Teachers. Tracer studies provide feedback from the students after graduation. Aside from

educational institutions, teachers can also benefit from this study through observation of

whether they have been providing appropriate skills and knowledge to their students or not.

Future Researchers. This research will also benefit future researchers as they can use this

study as a basis for studies related to senior high school programs. They can take into account

the factors to consider while analyzing the career transitions and the pattern of graduates to

serve as a framework for the evaluation of future studies.

Parents. In general, parents serve a significant influence on their children’s decision on what

college courses and careers to take. Students know their choices, passion, and dreams better

than anyone, but their parents’ career guidance can really help them understand the importance

of their choices on a deeper level.

Scope of the Study

This tracer study extends to the graduates who enrolled and finished the senior high school

Accountancy, Business, and Management academic strand from the year 2021-2022 in Bajet-

Castillo High School, located at Longos, Pulilan, Bulacan. Considering a purposive, non-

probability sampling method, the scope of this study focuses on the 22 graduates during the

said year. The focus of exploration will be centered on tracing the graduates' choices after high

school and whether their acquired skills and knowledge during high school were significant

and relevant to their college programs. The main instrument that will be used to conduct the

study is a survey through Google forms.

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Definition of Terms

Academic Track. A track under the DepEd SHS curriculum which has four strands, namely

Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM); Humanities, Education, Social Sciences

(HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM).

Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) Graduates. Students who have

completed senior high school in the Accountancy, Business, and Management academic strand.

Career. A profession/occupation pursued for a significant period of time and with

opportunities for advancement.

Curriculum. Selected courses by students and offered by educational institutions.

Employment. Pertains to the state of having a paid job or being employed.

Entrepreneurship. As one of the four curricular exits, having a business is state owned by a

certain person who is willing to take a loss in order to make a profit.

Higher education. Education after high school acquired in a college or university.

K to 12. Educational program that covers kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six

years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High

School).

Questionnaire. A research instrument that consists of a set of questions for the purpose of

gathering information from respondents through a survey or statistical study.

Senior High School (SHS). Refers to grades 11 and 12, the last two years of the K to 12 basic

education programs, wherein students are required to go through a core curriculum and subjects

under a track of their choice.

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Survey. A method of gathering information using relevant questions from a sample of people

with the aim of understanding populations as a whole.

Work Immersion. A method of preparing students for the workplace through practice or

instruction.
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CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter contains foreign and local literature, foreign and local studies, and the

relevance of the related literature and studies to this research.

Foreign Study

Students’ perception on learning environment has impact on learning and academic

achievement. For educational institutions, it is vital to examine university students’ course

preferences, their relations to learning approaches, and how different course designs are

experienced by them. (Halme et. Al, 2021)

A study in Clarke International University (Barry et. Al, 2019) stated that tracer study

is a means by which colleges and universities may seek feedback from their alumni for the

purpose of continuous quality improvement. Academic institutions aim to produce competent

and high-quality labor forces and such studies may serve as bases for further research to discuss

individual factors affecting the employability of graduates.

As cited in a study entitled Exploring the Tracer Study in Career Centre website in

Indonesia (2013), tracer study is used by universities to determine the success of the

educational process that has been done towards their students. This information may be used

for minimizing any possible deficits in a given educational programs in terms of content,

delivery and relevance and for further development of the institution in the context of quality

assurance.

In a tracer study exploration in Medan State University (2022), the relevance or linkage

between fields of study and alumni work was examined and it was revealed that 82% of the

respondents answered that study and work are quite close, close, and very closely related. In

addition, the results also proved an average stakeholder satisfaction for alumni assessment

based on the following criteria: expertise in the field of science/main competence, foreign
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language skills, use of information technology, communication skills, cooperation, and self-

development.

Local Study

A study in University of Southeastern Philippines (Alipio, 2020) studied the moderating

effect of senior high school strands on the relationship between academic adjustment and

performance among Filipino freshmen college students in health science courses. The findings

of the study revealed that students from STEM (SHS) strand obtained the highest levels of

academic adjustment and performance, suggesting that the newly-implemented educational

system is effective. It was concluded that SHS moderates the relationship between academic

adjustment and performance and it could substantially extend other theories that may be

conceptualized in future studies pertaining to the performances of students.

College courses decision has become tougher for high school graduates as multiple

curricular reforms are being implemented. A related study presented the comparison of senior

high school track and college program preferences and the factors affecting college course

decision of students. The study revealed that the students (in the field of Accountancy,

Business, and Management) have the idea of enhancing basic business skills due to their

courses and also opening to new fields of ideas that include their chosen non-ABM related

course.

Alba et. Al, (2010) determined that the main factors that are affecting a student’s choice

for their college are the following: (a) the financial stability of the family that sometimes makes

students confused about whether to take courses they want or to settle with something that their

parents can afford; and (b) interference of parents in their college course decision-making.

Deciding on which college course to take requires a mature and serious discussion.

Through the implementation of Republic Act (RA) 10533 or K-12 program, the

students are given mastery skills as preparations for tasks in the actual workplace. According
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to a study in Bulacan State University (Santos, et. Al, 2019, the respondents of their study

chose their course according to their interest in their future profession. It was also concluded

that future financial and employment matters in connection to their previous SHS strands.

A similar study in Polytechnic University of the Philippines (College of Education)

discussed how colleges are significantly contributing to the socio-economic development of

the country by endowing individuals with necessary skills and capability to become more

productive. (Sumande, et. Al, 2022) The requirements for skills evolve to external investment,

technological advances and globalization over the years. While it is true that factors of

technological advances and increased global competitiveness are indications of what the future

is all about (Harrison, 2017), higher education institutions are expected to evolve as well to

focus on innovative solutions in order to meet the demands of times.

The curriculum of college programs has a significant role in a student’s learning

growth. Success in college is influenced by the secondary to tertiary curriculum’s frameworks,

norms, and performance. The students benefit from the curriculum, but it requires consistent

work. Students are equipped with sophisticated knowledge through specialized pre-college

courses, which helps the development of their chosen vocations. Other elements including

workability and personal interest, family preferences, and financial circumstances are also

identified as important factors in college course preferences.

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CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

In this chapter, the research methodology or the process of the study is presented. Given

the research questions in the statement of the problem, descriptive research was employed as

the study’s main objective is to identify the course choices of the selected participants.

Moreover, this research focused more on the graduates’ choices (curriculum exit and courses)

after senior high school and if they are aligned with their strand for them to have appropriate

training in preparation for their higher education programs.

Research Design

This study was designed to be a descriptive type of research as it is the best research

design for the development of the study. It is also the most specific type of approach to use to

answer the research questions that the researchers have raised. The primary focus of descriptive

research is to accurately and systematically describe a population, situation, or phenomenon;

the nature of the demographics understudy. More specifically, this methodology focuses on

answering questions relating to "what", “why”, and " how", rather than "where" and “when”.

It is also called an observational research method since none of the variables in the study were

controlled or manipulated by the researchers during the research process.

The Population of the Study

The population of this study was focused on the students at Bajet-Castillo High School,

specifically the graduates of Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) Batch 2021-

2022. The said demographic group contains twenty-two (22) profiles.

Sample Design

The researchers used purposive sampling under non-probability sampling. Since the

study aimed to construct a profiling of the graduates, the whole population of the study had to
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undergo the needed methodology. Evidently, the researchers administered surveys in all of the

profiles involved.

The Instrument for Data collection

The researchers designed a survey questionnaire as one of the data collection instruments

for the study. The respondents were reached through Facebook (via Messenger) and the survey

was conducted through Google Forms. The internet became an important source of knowledge

and an effective medium for research. (Kumar, 2016) More specifically, some of the latest tools

opened up by the internet are useful for limited face-to-face surveys through online

questionnaires. The questionnaire aimed to seek relevant information about the respondents’

course choices after senior high school.

Validation of the Questionnaire

The questionnaire we made was designed for learning with a process to be valid. The

face-to-face validity of the content is defined by an English master teacher on January 5, 2023

for the following:

• The face-to-face taking of the idea that should show superficially in a test and what

should come out of the test.

• The validity of taking the idea that a test should appear superficially to test what it is

and should be tested; and

• Validity is the content of the belief to exemplify, the range represented by the

theoretical concept being tested.

Method of data collection

After the validation of the survey questionnaire, the researchers administered the survey

to the respondents through Google survey forms via Messenger. The graduates' previous

teachers contributed a lot to the initial data collection of this study, especially in obtaining the
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sampling frame that was most essential to begin this research. Out of the 22 ABM graduates of

Bajet-Castillo High School (S.Y. 2021-2022), only 17 completed and returned the survey. Five

profiles (22.73%) from the population were not able to fill out the survey due to their

unreachable social media accounts and the unavailability of information about their locations.

Accordingly, they were marked with “no response” in the presentation of the survey results.

With that, the researchers decided to proceed with the study with the available data and

resources.

Method of Data Analysis

After the completion of the surveys, the collected data went through statistical analysis.

To answer the research questions, the respondents' answers were treated statistically through

frequency distribution and percentage. Since the researchers administered the survey online

(through Google forms), the results were automatically presented in graphs. Frequency

distribution is a tool used to measure how many individuals fit into a category. This is usually

presented in two ways: absolute (actual number) and relative (percentage) totals. The

percentage is the most used method to represent statistics. In this study, most of the survey

responses were also presented using graphs for better visualization of the data. It is therefore

the method used to test the hypotheses presented in the preliminary part of this paper.
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CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION OF TABLES, ANALYSIS OF DATA, AND INTERPRETATION

OF FINDINGS

This chapter contains the data gathered from the surveys administered, which were

statistically treated and presented in tables. After the method of data analysis presented in

Chapter III, the collected data are used to group the profiles according to their course choices

after finishing their senior high school program.

Table 1

Demographic profile of the respondents

GRADE AND SECTION MALE FEMALE TOTAL

12- Macapagal (ABM) 6 16 22

S.Y. 2020-2021

AGE

18 3 9 12

19 1 4 5

20 and above 2 3 5

Table 1 shows that the respondents who answered the survey are mostly aged 18 with a

frequency of 8 or 36.36% of the total population. The rest are 19 years old with a total number

of 5 or 22.73% of the total population and 20 years old with 4 respondents or 23.5% of the total

population.
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Table 2

Total number of respondents

GRADE AND SECTION NUMBER OF PROFILES DID NOT RESPOND

WHO RESPONDED

12- Macapagal (ABM) 17 5

S.Y. 2020-2012

TOTAL 17 5

Table 2 shows that out of the 22 ABM graduates of Bajet-Castillo High School (S.Y.

2021-2022), only 17 completed and returned the survey. As mentioned in the preliminary parts

of this paper, five profiles from the population were not able to fill out the survey due to their

unreachable social media accounts and the unavailability of information about their locations.

Table 3

Gender of the respondents

GENDER FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

MALE 6 27.27%

FEMALE 11 50%

TOTAL 17 77.27%

As shown in Table 3, there are 6 male respondents, or 27.27% of the group, and 11

female respondents, or 50% of the group. The total number of respondents reflects only 77.27%

of the entire population. Meanwhile, the remaining 22.73% represents the 5 profiles who were

not reached by the researchers.

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Table 4

Age of the respondents

AGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

18 years old 8 36.36%

19 years old 5 22.73%

20 years old and above 4 18.18%

TOTAL 17 77.27%

The table shows that the respondents who answered the survey are mostly aged 18 with

the frequency of 8 respondents or 36.4% of the total population. The rest are 19 years old with

5 respondents or 22.72%of the total population and 20 years old with 4 respondents or 18.2%

of the total population.

Table 5

Course Choices of ABM graduates

Course Choices of ABM graduates FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

ABM-Related Courses

Accountancy 5 22.73%

Management Accounting 2 9.09%

Business Administration 2 9.09%

Entrepreneurship 1 4.55%

Hospitality Management 1 4.55%

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Tourism 5 22.73%

TOTAL (ABM-Related Courses) 16 72.73%

Other Courses

Bachelor in Science and Mathematics 1 4.55%

TOTAL (Other Courses) 1 4.55%

TOTAL 17 77.27%

The table shows the different course choices chosen by the respondents. The results

revealed that the majority of the graduates pursued college courses that are aligned with their

SHS program. Among the respondents, 16 took ABM-related courses, while 1 of the answered

with their choice of ‘Bachelor in Science and Mathematics’.

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CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter includes a summary of the study, findings, the conclusions drawn from the

findings, and recommendations from the researchers regarding the study entitled “Course

Choices of Accountancy, Business and Management Graduates of Bajet-Castillo High School:

A Tracer Study”.

Summary of Findings

This study was conducted mainly to answer the following questions: [1] What are the

graduates’ choices of curriculum exit after graduating from ABM? And [2] what percentage of

the whole population of graduates chose higher education courses related to their field?

The findings revealed based on the gathered data are as follows:

1. The survey results presented the course choices of ABM graduates expressed in

actual numbers and percentages, specifically: 5 respondents (22.73%) for

Accountancy; 5 (22.73%) for Tourism 2 (9.09%) for Management Accounting; 2

(9.09%) for Business Administration; 1 (4.55%) for Entrepreneurship; 1 (4.55%)

for Hospitality Management; and 1 (4.55%) for Bachelor in Science and

Mathematics. Five (5) graduates, representing the missing 22.73% of the supposed

statistics, did not respond or were not reached by the researchers.

2. As shown in Chapter IV, 72.73% of the population chose higher education courses

related to ABM and 4.55% chose courses that are not related to their SHS strand.

Meanwhile, 22.73% of the graduates were not reached by the researchers.

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Conclusions

Relative to the findings, the following conclusions were raised:

1. Most of the graduates for SY 2021-2022 pursued higher education courses related

to Accountancy, Business, and Management, the majority of whom are in the field

of Accountancy and Tourism, a few in Management Accounting and Business

Administration, and very few in Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, and

Bachelor in Science and Mathematics.

2. The field of specialization and school-acquired skills and competencies of the

majority of the graduates are relevant to their chosen college courses and these can

greatly help them in their performance in their current programs and future jobs.

Recommendations

In line with the findings and conclusions observed by the researchers, some

recommendations were also given and they are as follows:

1. Upcoming senior high school students should be given appropriate guidance

regarding their choices of SHS strands, college courses, and professional careers.

Misfits of skills and programs may have a massive impact on them that may

eventually cause them to drop out from their programs or shift to another.

2. Tracer studies such as this one should be given due support from educational

institutions for them to keep track of how their graduates are doing and what

initiatives can be done further in the current curriculum to produce more productive

and worthy graduates.

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