The Research Instrument

Introduction

Dear Students,

We are the Senior High School learners who are conducting a survey to delve into the factors affecting student absenteeism and its impact on
academic performance in Bulua National High School. Your participation is crucial in helping us gain valuable insights into this issue and develop
strategies to enhance student attendance and academic success. All responses will be kept confidential, and the data collected will be used for research
purposes only. No individual participant will be identified in the reporting of results.

Part I. PERSONAL DATA

Name: ___________________________________(optional) Grade & Section: _____________________________ Age:

Please check
______Below 13 years of age ____16-18 years of age
______13-5 years of age ____19-21 years of age
______Above 22
Sex: ______ Male ____Female

Instruction: The different statement that follows implies the factors that influenced students not to attend school in terms
of student-related factor, family-related factor and school-related factor. For each of the question below, click the response
that best characterizes how you feel about the statement, where
SA- Strongly Agree; A- Agree; D- Disagree, SD- Strongly Disagree

Part II. FACTORS

A. Student-related factor (Please Check)

Indicators SA A D SD
1. Transportation issues or commuting difficulties.
2. Health factors (toothache, stomach ache, headache, fever/flu, diarrhea).
3. I am not interested in my studies.
4. I feel lazy
5. My friends influence me to be absent from my classes.
6. I didn't wake up in time.
7. I did not study or do my homework.
8. I was playing computer games.
9. My parents told me to be absent.
10. My parents quarreled.
11.I experience inadequate access to resources like study materials or a conducive
environment for learning at home.
12. I lack family support or encouragement.
13.I do too many household chores.
14. I have no money to buy snacks at school.
15. Family health issues or emergencies.
16. We have no food/I did not eat.
17. Our classroom is hot and uncomfortable.
18. It's noisy in our classroom.
19. Bullying or peer-related issues within the school environment.
20. Lack of relevant and engaging teaching methods.
21. I have no friends in my class.
22. Unsupportive school policies regarding absenteeism.
23. Poor communication between school and parents/guardians regarding attendance
issues.

Part III. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

What is your Final Grade in the 1st quarter of 1st Semester of School Year 2023-2024?
Quarterly Grade Interpretation Response (Please check)

90-100% Outstanding
85-89% Very Satisfactory
80-84% Satisfactory
75-79% Fairy Satisfactory
74% - below Did Not Meet Expectations

Adapted from the study of Loren Murcia entitled Action Research on Student and Pupil Absenteeism in School.

https://owlcation.com/academia/action-research-on-student-absenteeism