The Effect of Social Media to the Academic Performance of IP’s students of Central National

High School – Batasan

Loida S. Roquero

Teacher I

Central National High School – Batasan

Chapter I

A. Introduction

Internet is a collection of millions of computers around the world that are connected between

each other, the Internet is a medium that does not have the limitation of information on each

user, many people are highly dependent on the Internet, because the Internet has many

advantages that can simplify a lot of work, the internet is helpful for effectiveness and efficiency.

The shape of the effectiveness and efficiency of a given Internet such as Internet has many

services for its users so much to give ease and pamper users. With the presence of the internet

which is the development of information and communication technologies

Technological developments are increasingly modern and sophisticated this is not the only

benefit users but also have an impact that is not good for users, especially among students

Internet has contributed so much to society, company, industry, education and government,

communication, publications, as well as a means to obtain the information needed by everyone,

especially among students who are essentially still in the process of self, is still full of flavor

curious, and unstable. With this fact it is possible to abuse the use of the internet specifically the

students.
This study aims to find the effect of social media to the academic performance of IP’s students of

Central National High School – Batasan.

B. Research Focus

The study focuses on the IP’s of Central National High School – Batasan which is being established in the

year 2009.

C. Statement of the Problem

a. What are the effects of social media to the IP’s students of Central National High School –

Batasan?

b. Is there a significant relationship between the effects of social media to the IP’s students of

Central National High School – Batasan?

D. Conceptual Framework

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Effects of Social Media IP students of Central

National High School

E. Hypothesis

There is no significant relationship between the effects of social media to the IP’s students of

Central National High School – Batasan?

F. Significance of the Study

The results and findings of the study may offer and give benefit to the following:

DepEd Officials

The findings of the study can be used as basis by the DepEd Officials in improving and designing

curriculum and teaching strategies that would suit to IP high school students.

School Heads The school head will be given first-hand data on the effect of social media to the academic

performance of their students. Given the information they can design measures to improve or further

hasten performance of IP and non-IP high school students.

Classroom Teachers The classroom teachers will better understand their students’ level of performance

and its causes. With the findings of the study, the teachers will be properly guided and directed on their

approach with their students. This is very important knowing the fact that teachers are the ones having

direct contact with the student.

Parents

The parents will be given right information about the performance of their siblings at school, hence, can

be the partners of teachers in helping students achieve, improve or hasten academic performance.

Students

The results of the study will open the eyes of the students on their weaknesses and strengths towards

achieving, improving or hastening academic performance.

Future Researchers

The findings and the results of the study can be used as reference by future researchers who will engage

themselves in similar study. Through the conduct of this study, available literature can be accessed by the

future researchers.

G. Scope and Limitation of the Study

The study will focus on finding the effect of social media to the academic performance of IP’s high

school students of Central National High School – Batasan

H. Theoretical Framework

In this era of globalization and technological revolution, education is considered as a first step

for every human activity. It plays a vital role in the development of human capital and is linked

with an individual’s well-being and opportunities for better living (Battle & Lewis, 2002). It

ensures the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable individuals to increase their

productivity and improve their quality of life. This increase in productivity also leads towards

new sources of earning which enhances the economic growth of a country (Saxton, 2000).

Students’ performance remains at top priority for educators. It is meant for making a difference

locally, regionally, nationally and globally. Educators, trainers, and researchers have long been

interested in exploring variables contributing effectively for quality of performance of

learners. These variables are inside and outside school that affect students’ quality of academic

achievement.
I. Definition of Terms

For the purpose of this study, the following terms are defined operationally:

Academic performance- it refers to the grades of I.P and Non I.P students in the subject.

DepEd – it is an acronym for the Department of Education.

Educational attainment– it refers to the highest education that the head of the family have attained or

achieved.

Facilities- this refers to the materials and equipment that are owned by the school.

HOTS – it is acronym for Higher Order Thinking Skills. It is a test item that contains close constructed,

open-ended and multiple choice questions.

Instructional materials- it refers to some resources like books, journals, and pamphlets that are utilized for

instructional purposes.

IP students – the IP is used as an adjective describing the group of students who belong to either B’laan,

Taga-Kaolo, or Manobo tribes.