FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STRAND

PREFERENCES OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS IN DINGALAN NATIONAL HIGH

SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023

A Research Report

Presented

Dingalan National High School

In Partial Fulfillment

Or the Requirements in English 10

Submitted by:

Rockman Rahim D. Ahilon

Regina Mae D. Arma

Beejay Borja

Josephine P. Domingo

Daniel Joshua C. Seva

John Ivan G. Tolentino

Rysa Mae Valdemor

 June 2023

CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

This chapter presents the introduction of the study and its problem. It includes significant

variables that are used in the study as well as the significance and limitations.

A.BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Choosing the right senior high school strand is a critical decision that students have to

make, as it can have a significant impact on their future career path. However, the decision

making process can be complex, and students may face several challenges in making an

informed decision.

In the Philippines, K-12 education system was implemented in 2013, which added

two additional years of senior high school to the previous 10-year basic education cycle,

senior high school consist of four different strands: Academic, Technical-Vocational-

Livelihood, Sports, and Arts and Design. Each strand offers a different set of subjects skills

training that aims to prepare students for their chosen career paths.

The K to 12 curriculum gives students time to master basic academic skills. Prior to

the implementation of the K-12 curriculum guide the Philippines was one of the only three

countries in the world and the only one in Asia that still had only 10 years in basic education.

This has always been seen as a disadvantage for our students who are competing in an

increasingly global job market. The longer educational cycle of the K-12 curriculum is seen

as critical in giving Filipino students a higher quality education.

 The choice of strand is an important decision that Grade 10 students have to make, as

it will determine the direction of their academic and career paths. Therefore, it is essential to

understand the factors that influence their strand preferences.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to determine the factors influencing the senior high school strand

preferences of Grade 10 students in Dingalan National High School.

Specifically, it aims to answer the following:

Research Question 1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 Sex;

1.2 Age;

1.3 Preferred strands and

1.4 Monthly Family Income?

Research Question 2. What are the factors influencing students in choosing their Senior

High School strand?

Research Question 3. What is the most influential and least influential factor that affect

students in choosing Senior High School strand?

Research Question 4. What are the challenges encountered by the students in terms of

decision making on their Senior High School strand preferences?

Research Question 5. How do the respondents handle these challenges in choosing their

Senior High School strand?

C. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The main goal of this study is to determine the factors influencing the senior high school

strand preferences of Grade 10 students in Dingalan National High School.

The specific objectives of the study are the following:

1.To identify the personal profile of the respondents in terms of Sex, Age, Preferred strand,

and Monthly Family Income;

2.To find out the factors influencing the students to their senior high school strand

preferences;

3.To know what is the most influential and least influential factor that affect students in

choosing Senior High School strand;

4.To find out the challenges encountered by the students in terms of decision making on their

senior high school strand preferences and

5.To explain how do the respondents handle these challenges in choosing their Senior High

School strand.

D. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The purpose of this study is to know the factors influencing the students in their

preferred senior high school strand in Dingalan National High School. The result of this study

is is beneficial to students, to teachers, to the parents, school administrators, and future

researchers, and other interested individuals.

 This study will benefit the students who are the ones who make decision. It will give

them information about decisions in their senior high school strand and future career paths.

This study will benefit the teachers to help students explore their options, understand

the implication of different strand choices, and align their preferences with their academic

and career goals.

This study will benefit the parents to know what should be done as a parent to guide

their child’s in taking senior high school strand and to support them in their preferred strand.

This study will benefit the school administrators it will provide them information

about factors influencing students in their preferred strand. School Administrators can make

support services to address the specific needs of each strand and provide appropriate

guidance to students in making informed choices.

This study will benefit the future researchers it may serve as a source of information

and can be used as related literature.

E. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

This study focused on the factors influencing the senior high school strand

preferences of Grade 10 students in Dingalan National High School. This study is limited to

Twenty (20) Grade 10 students. The respondents are selected through the use of random

sampling method. Each respondents will be given a survey questionnaire to answer.

F. DEFINITION OF TERMS

For better understanding of the study the following terms were defined:
 Career. An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with

opportunities for progress.

Challenges. A call to take part in a contest or competition especially or duel.

Choices. An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more

possibilities.

Factors. A circumstances, fact, or influence that can tributes to a result or outcome.

Idea. A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.

Influence. The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior

of someone or something of the effect itself.

Planning. The process of making plans for something.

Preference. A greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

Process. A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Student. A person who is studying at a school or college.