Chapter I

Introduction and Background of the Study

Background of the Study

K to 12 (also K-12) is an education system under the Department of Education

that aims to enhance learner’s basic skills, produce more competent citizens, and

prepare graduates for lifelong learning and employment. “K” stands for Kindergarten

and “12” refers to the succeeding 12 years of basic education (6 years of elementary

education, 4 years of Junior High School and 2 years of Senior High School).

K to 12 Education Plan was published on October 05, 2010, DepEd Discussion

Paper (2010). This is part of President Noy-noy Aquino III’s Educational Reform

Program. The P-Noy Administration believes that adding more years to basic education

in the Philippines could help solve the problem of unemployment, keep up global

standards, and help Filipino students to have more time to choose the career that best

suits their skills.

As of 2010, Luistro averred that the K-12 Basic Education Plan is said to be the

answer to add one more year on both primary and secondary levels plus kindergarten.

Though the opinion and reaction of the public are divided some are not. Among the

main issues that relate to K-12 program are the financial capacity of parents, the

number of schools and classrooms, the number of DepEd also stated that the

government will basically shoulder most of the education cost.

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 The enhanced K-12 Basic Education Program is said to be an answer to the

country’s educational reform. This matter is being discussed anywhere by educators

and stuns anyone who hears this new proposal. School administrators are even

bothered on new things to be considered for the programs implementation.

Significance of the Study

This study is deemed significant to the Department of Education, the schools,

school administrators, teachers, parents, students and other researchers along with the

government and non-government organizations.

Department of Education. This study is a manifestation of the extent of

implementation of K-12. This information may be used as feedback of the compliance of

the schools used in this study, relative to such new curriculum.

Schools. The information they may get from this study may be used as

reference on the implementation f K-12, along with the issues and concerns the school

heads and the teachers encountered on such implementation

School Administrators. This study may also reflect the same issues and

concerns they encounter along the implementation of K-12 from which they may gather

ideas on how to synchronize the predicaments o the parents and their position as the

implementers of the new program.

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 Teachers. This study teaches them to demonstrate innovativeness by seeking

further professional growth and development that would enhance to further extent their

competencies deemed essential in coping with the new trends in the educational

setting.

Parents. This study will voice out their concerns on the additional expenses they

would incur in educating their children.

Students. Their predicaments may be revealed in his study so that concerned

authorities may become aware.

Other Researchers. To embark on similar topics on writing, utilizing other

variables.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to determine the readiness of the students on the implementation

of K to 12 program in the Mercedes National High School. More specifically, it sought

answers to the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile o the respondents in term of:

1.1 age;

1.2 gender;

1.3 grade level; and

1.4 section

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 2. To what extent is the readiness of the Mercedes National High School in the

implementation of K to 12program in terms of;

2.1 curriculum;

2.2 school plant and facilities; and

2.3 administration and management

3. To what extent is the readiness of the students in the implementation of K to

12 program in terms of;

3.1 competencies; and

3.2 strategies

4. What are the problems encountered in the implementation o the K to 12

program?

Hypothesis

The following null hypothesis was tested in this study. There is no difference

between the male and female students’ assessment of the following research variables:

school readiness, student’s readiness and problems encountered in the implementation

of K to12.

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 Conceptual Framework

Figure 1.

INPUT Process OUTPUT

 DepEd orders  Gaining information Student’s readiness on the

 Student’s about student’s implementation of the K to
 Survey readiness on K to 12 12 program
Questionnaires program
 Related Literatures &  Determining the
Studies student’s reaction on
 Theories K to 12
implementation
 Determining the
perceived problems
regarding the
implementation of the
program

FEEDBACK

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Research Locale

This study was conducted at Mercedes National High School in the Division of

Zamboanga City. This school is situated at Barangay Mercedes, Socorro St.,

Zamboanga City. It is headed by Madam Larmie Castelo-Abad, Ed.D, School Principal.

The said school is a secondary school and as perceived in the school, it has large

populations to accommodate.

Mercedes National High School is one of the most active and participative

schools in the east. It is child-friendly and intellect-based campuses which continuously

provide its students the efficient and effective learning they need for their future. Up to

now, Mercedes National High School still provides numerous and productive individuals

for the community and for the city.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The topics of this study include only the extent of implementation of K to 12

program at Mercedes National High School in terms of student’s readiness.

The variables that comprise school readiness are curriculum adjustment, school

plant and facilities and administration and management; while those of student’s

readiness are competencies and strategies.

The respondents of the study are 15 male and female students from Grade 11.

On the other hand, the time frame covered for the School Year 2017-2018.

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 The treatment of the data was delimited to the interpretation of the readiness

along the items provided in a researcher’s made questionnaire on the previously cited

topics.

Definition of Terms

To facilitate the readers understanding of the contents of this study, the

researchers included the operational and conceptual definition of the following terms:

Administration and Management

This variable as used in this study pertains to the modification of the school

heads as an effect of the change from the old to the new curriculum.

Curriculum Adjustment

In this study, the term refers to the new set of activities and tends integrated in

the implementation of the K-12 program.

Implementation of K-12 Program

In this study, the term applies only in the Mercedes National High School.

Instructional Materials

This signifies the new set of teaching materials and aids directed to attain the

goals of the K to 12 curriculum program.

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Issues and Concerns

The term covers only the items enumerated in the research instruments as

perceived by the respondents of the study. Majority of the items include ideas that

reflect the predicaments of the parents for the additional burden in terms of time and

financial expenses to be incurred for the additional two years of basic education from 10

to 12 years.

K to 12 Program

As defined by Cruz (2010) refers to the most recently implemented basic

education curriculum signed into a law by the incumbent President Benigno Aquino III

through Republic Act 10533. The Filipino students are required to undergo one year in

Kindergarten, six years Primary Schools, four years in Junior High School and two

years in Senior High School.

School Plant and Facilities

It suggests school buildings, furniture and fixtures along with the tools and

equipment in them to cope with demands of the K to 12 program.

School Readiness

As applied in this study, signifies the capability of the schools to provide better

facilities, school buildings, tools, equipment and instructional materials and aids.

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Readiness

As used in this research, the term implies the competencies of the students to

cope with the needs and demands of the K-12 curriculum program.

Strategies

This signifies changes in the use of student’s strategies to adapt to the

requirements of the new curriculum, K to 12.

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 Chapter II

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Related Literature

In the present educational system, studies based on the achievement levels of

elementary and secondary students revealed that the equality of education has

deteriorated over the years. In a recent UNESCO Statistics Barsaga (2000) noted that

Filipinos are among the most schooled in the developing countries, yet in comparative

international tests measuring academic achievement, the Philippines ranks among the

lowest in the developing countries. He furthers notified that in the International

Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievements (IEA) science study show

that Filipino children scored appallingly low at two (2) standard deviations below the

mean. In spite content mastery (2000). Efforts have been taken up o improve the quality

of education through improvement of curriculum programs, upgrading of academic

standards for better instructional materials and physical facilities and through

meaningful staff development (2000). Different strategies are designed to expand

access to quality education in general and improve the quality of secondary education in

particular.

However, despite the efforts of the education authorities to improve the quality of

education though the improvement of curriculum programs, the level of performance of

the students continues to deteriorate especially the Mathematics Education (2000). In

exploration, we find new techniques, new knowledge, even develop new substances,

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gadgets, equipment, processes or procedures, imagination and skill is employed by the

researcher. The commodities, new devices, services, in technology are needs of man

for a better fuller life which is concern of the research. The useful arts are the products

of the technologies environment.

Related Studies

Marston (2011) conducted a related study about the Perception of Students and

Parents involved in Primary to Secondary School Transition Programs. Transition

Programs of different formats and complexities, based on both Australian and

International Research have been introduced in some schools to facilitate transition.

The aims of this research were to investigate and compare the perceptions of students,

parents and teachers involved in several of these programs and to examine the extent

to which transition programs can alleviate issues associated with transition between

primary and secondary schools. Although executive staff and teachers also provided

valuable information and perceptions.

Nartates (2011) conducted a study about the Effects of Broken Homes among

Early Teenagers to their Academic Performance. This studies cited by the researchers

have also shown that the country’s education program is equivalent to the 12-year

education cycle followed abroad except that is being completed in only 10 years. These

researchers analyze and study what will be the effects of the K-12 educational systems

to the country, parents and students.

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 Zellman (2012) conducted a study about the Implementation of the K-12

Education Reform in Qatar’s Schools, this study is a reform of education for a new era,

because it views education as the key to the nation’s economic and social progress

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 . Chapter III

Research Methodology

This chapter presents the research design, population and sample of the study,

research instruments, data gathering procedures, and statistical treatment of data.

Research Design

This study used a Quantitative survey method used to assess socio-demographic

profile. Preference of student’s readiness on the implementation of the K to 12 Program

of the Grade 11 students of Mercedes National High School year 2017-2018.

Quantitative research is a purposive process of data gathering, analyzing, classifying,

and tabulating data about prevailing conditions, practices, beliefs, processes, trends

and cause-effect relationship and then adequate and accurate interpretation about such

data with aid of statistical treatment.

Population and Sample of study

The number of the respondents is not less than 30. The respondents of this study

came from the Grade 11 students of Mercedes National High School. Random sampling

is used to select randomly, samples from the different strata of the population.

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Research Instrument

The instrument used was a researcher-made questionnaire to gather the needed

data for the student’s profile. The daft of the questionnaire was drawn out based on the

researcher’s readings, previous studies, professional literature, published and

unpublished thesis relevant to the study. In the preparation of the instrument, the

requirements in the designing of good data collection instrument were considered. For

instance, statement describing the situations or issues pertaining was toned down to

accommodate the knowledge preparedness of the respondents. Open-ended options

were provided to accommodate to fee formatted views related to the topics or issues. In

this way, the instrument is authorized to obtain valid responses of the students.

Preference for the use of the structured questionnaire is premised on several research

assumptions such as a) cost of being a least expensive means of gathering data, b)

avoidance of personal bias, c) less pressure for immediate response, and giving the

respondents a greater feeling of anonymity. In the end, it encouraged open responses

to sensitive issues at hand. In addition, the instrument is validated by few consultant

and former professors before it laid on to the study.

Data Gathering Procedure

The first step before going to the testing proper is to make a request letter. The

principal as well as the class advisers and other faculty members were selected in the

administration. In administering the questionnaire, the researcher was used the time

allotted for vacant to avoid distraction of class discussion. The student’s responses

were given enough time to answer.

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Statistical Treatent for Data

Responses to the questionnaire by the Grade 11 students were statistically

analyzed with the data requirements of the study. Students were statistically analyzed

with the data instruments of the study. Descriptive statistics such as frequency count,

mean, percent and rank are considered.

Statistical Treatment

The following statistical measures used to facilitate the analysis of the data:

a. Descriptive Statistic. Employ in this research study were frequency, sample,

mean, and percentage.

To facilitate the analysis of data, the following statistical measures were employed:

Frequency and Percentage. These tools were used to determine the distribution of the

respondents according to their profile.

Mean. This was used to determine the student’s readiness in the implementation of the k

to 12 program.

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 CHAPTER IV

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

This chapter present analysis and interprets data obtained from the Senior High

School Students of Mercedes National High School with regards to Students Readiness

on the Implementation of the K-12 Program in Mercedes National High School: Its

Implication to Academic Success.

Table 1.1: Respondents Profile (Gender)

Gender Frequency Percentage

Male 15 50 %

Female 15 50 %

Total 30 100 %

Table 1.2: Statistical Data

Questions Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

1.Are you aware of 16 12 2

K-12 Program 𝑥=1.6 𝑥= 0.8 𝑥= 0.06

%= 53.33% %= 40% %= 6.66%

2. Are you in favor 17 13 0

in the 𝑥= 1.7 𝑥= 0.86 𝑥= 0

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implementation of %= 56.66% %= 43.33% %= 0 %

the K-12 program?

3. Do you think that 5 18 7

this program is 𝑥= 0.5 𝑥= 1.2 𝑥= 0.23

ready? %= 16.66% %= 60% %= 23.33

4.Do you think that 9 20 1

this program is 𝑥= 0.9 𝑥= 1.33 𝑥= 0.03

effective? %= 30% %= 66.66% %= 3.33%

5.Are you still 5 19 6

adjusting on the 𝑥= 0.5 𝑥= 1.26 𝑥= 0.2

program? %=16.66% %= 63.33% %= 20%

6.Do you think that 14 14 2

this program is an 𝑥= 1.4 𝑥= 0.93 𝑥= 0.66

advantage to you %= 46.66% %= 46.66% %=6.66%

as a student?

7.Are you prepared 13 14 3

for this program? 𝑥= 1.3 𝑥= 0.93 𝑥= 0.1

%= 43.33% %= 46.66% %= 10%

8.Is your parents 11 18 1

agree about this 𝑥= 1.1 𝑥= 1.2 𝑥= 0.03

program? %= 36.66% %= 60% %= 3.33%

9.Is Mercedes 5 15 10

National High 𝑥= 0.5 𝑥= 1 𝑥= 0.33

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 School offers all %= 16.66% %= 50% %= 3.33%

tracks?

10.Is Mercedes 9 16 5

National High 𝑥= 0.9 𝑥= 1.06 𝑥= 0.16

School ready? %= 30% %= 53.33% %= 16.66%

Table 1.3: Survey Questionnaires: Mean Score and Percentage

Question No. 1: “Are you aware of K-12 Program?”.

Out of 30 respondents, 16 respondents answered strongly agree with the mean

score of 1.6 or 53.33% of sample population. This means 16 students are aware of the

K-12 Program.

Out of 30 students, 12 respondents answered agree with the mean score of 0.8

or 40% of sample population.

And, out of 30 respondents, 2 respondents answered disagree with the mean

score of 0.06 or 6.66% of sample population.

Question No. 2: “Are you in favor in the implementation of the K-12 Program?”.

Out of 30 respondents, 17 respondents answered strongly agree with the mean

score of 1.7 or 56.66% of sample population are in favor in the implementation of the K-

12 Program.

Out of 30 respondents, 13 respondents answered agree with the mean score of

0.86 or 43.33% of sample population.

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 Out of 30 respondents, none of the respondents answered disagree.

Question No. 3: “Do you think that this program is ready?”

Out of 30 respondents, only 5 respondents answered strongly agree with the

means score of 0.5 or 16.66% of sample population agreed that the K-12 Program is

ready.

Out of 30 respondents, 18 respondents answered agree with the mean score 1.2

or 60% of sample population.

Out of 30 respondents, 7 respondents answered disagree with the mean score

of 0.23 or 23.33% of sample population.

Question No. 4: “Do you think that this program is effective?”

Out of 30 respondents, 9 respondents answered strongly agree with the mean

score of 0.9 or 30% of sample population thought that this program is effective.

Out of 30 respondents, 20 respondents answered agree with the mean score of

1.33 or 63.33% of sample population.

Out of 30 respondents, 1 respondent answered disagree with the mean score of

0.33 or 3.33% of sample population.

Question No. 5: “Are you still adjusting on the program?”

Out of 30 respondents, 5 respondents answered strongly agree with the mean

score of 0.5 or 16.66% of sample population are still adjusting on the K-12 program.

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 Out of 30 respondents, 19 respondents answered agree with the mean score of

1.26 or 63.33% of sample population.

Out of 30 respondents, 2 respondents answered disagree with the mean score

of 0.2 or 20% of the sample population.

Question No.6: “Do you think that this program is an advantage to you as a student?”

Out of 30 respondents, 14 respondents answered strongly agree and agree

with the same mean score of 1.4 or 46.66% of sample population that this program is an

advantage to them as a student.

Out of 30 respondents, 2 respondents answered disagree with the mean score

of 0.66 or 6.66% of sample population.

Question No. 7: “Are you in prepared for this K-12 program?”

Out of 30 respondents, 13 respondents answered strongly agree with the mean

score of 1.3 or 43.33% of sample population said that they are prepared for the K-12

program.

Out of 30 respondents, 14 respondents answered agree with the mean score of

0.93 or 46.66% of sample population.

Out of 30 respondents, 3 respondents answered disagree with the mean score

of 0.03 or 3.33% of sample population.

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Question No. 8: “Is your parents agree about this program?”

Out of 30 respondents, 11 respondents answered strongly agree with the mean

score of 1.1 or 36.66% of sample population said that their parents agreed with the

implementation of the K-12 program.

Out of 30 respondents, 18 respondents answered agree with the mean score of

1.2 or 60% of sample population.

Out of 30 respondents, 1 respondent answered disagree with the mean score of

0.03 or 3.33% of sample population.

Question No. 9: “Is Mercedes National High School offers all track?”

Out of 30 respondents, 5 respondents answered strongly agree with the mean

score of 0.5 or 16.66% of sample population said that Mercedes National High School

offers all track.

Out of 30 respondents, 15 respondents answered agree with the mean score of

1 or 50% of sample population.

Out of 30 respondents, 10 respondents answered disagree with the mean score

of 0.33 or 33.33% of sample population.

Question No. 10: “Is Mercedes National High School ready?”

Out of 30 respondents, 9 respondents answered strongly agree with the mean

score of 0.9 or 30% of sample population said that Mercedes National High School is

ready for the K-12 program.

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 Out of 30 respondents, 16 respondents answered agree with the mean score of

1.06 or 53.33% of sample population.

Out of 30 respondents, 5 respondents answered disagree with the mean score

of 0.16 or 16.66% of sample population.

Table 1.4: Interpretation of Data

For Question No. 1

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

Respondents 8 8 16 5 7 12 2 0 2

Sample 0.8 0.8 1.6 0.5 0.7 1.2 0.2 0 0.2

mean (x)

Percentage 26.66% 26.66% 53.42% 16.66% 23.33% 39.99% 6.66% 0 6.66%

(%)

Interpretation:

For the question number 1, “Are you aware of K-12 Program?”. 16 respondents

answered strongly agree, 12 respondents answered agree and 2 respondents

answered disagree. This means 16 students are aware in the implementation of the K-

12 program with the mean score of 1.6 or 53.42% of the sample population.

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For Question No. 2

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

Respondents 8 9 17 7 6 13 0 0 0

Sample 0.8 0.9 1.7 0.7 0.6 1.3 0 0 0

mean (x)

Percentage 26.66% 30% 56.66% 23.33% 20% 53.33% 0 0 0

(%)

Interpretation:

For the question number 2, “Are you in favor in the implementation of the K-12

program?”. 17 respondents answered strongly agree, 13 respondents answered agree

and 0 respondent answered disagree. This means 17 students are in strongly in favor

in the implementation of the K-12 program with the mean score of 1.7 or 56.66% of the

sample population.

For Question No. 3

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

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 Respondents 3 2 5 9 9 18 3 4 7

Sample 0.3 0.2 0.5 0.9 0.9 1.8 0.3 0.4 0.7

mean (x)

Percentage 10% 6.66% 16.66% 30% 30% 60% 10% 13.33% 23.33%

(%)

Interpretation:

For the question number 3, “Do you think that this program is ready?”. 5 respondents

answered strongly agree, 18 respondents answered agree and 7 respondents

answered disagree. This means 5 students thought that K-12 program is ready with the

mean score of 0.5 or 16.66% of the sample population.

For Question No. 4

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

Respondents 8 1 9 6 14 20 1 0 1

Sample 0.8 0.1 0.9 0.6 1.4 1 0.1 0 0.1

mean (x)

Percentage 26.66% 3.33% 30% 20% 46.66% 66.66% 3.33% 0% 3.33%

(%)

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Interpretation:

For the question number 4, “Do you think that this program is effective?”. 9 respondents

answered strongly agree, 20 respondents answered agree and 1 respondent

answered disagree. This means 9 students thought that K-12 program is effective with

the mean score of 0.9 or 30% of the sample population.

For Question No. 5

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

Respondents 2 3 5 7 12 19 6 0 6

Sample 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 1.2 1.9 0.6 0 0.6

mean (x)

Percentage 6.66% 10% 16.66% 23.33% 40% 63.33% 20% 0 20%.

(%)

Interpretation:

For the question number 5, “Are you still adjusting on the program?”. 5 respondents

answered strongly agree, 18 respondents answered agree and 7 respondents

answered disagree. This means 5 students are still adjusting in the implementation of

the K-12 program with the mean score of 0.5 or 16.66% of the sample population

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For Question No. 6

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

Respondents 9 5 14 5 9 14 1 1 2

Sample 0.9 0.5 1.4 0.5 0.9 1.4 0.1 0.1 0.2

mean (x)

Percentage 30% 16.66% 46.66% 16.66% 30% 46.66% 3.33% 3.33% 6.66%

(%)

Interpretation:

For the question number 6, “Do you think that this program is an advantage to you as a

student?”. 14 respondents answered strongly agree, 14 respondents answered agree

and 2 respondents answered disagree. This means 14 students thought that K-12

program an advantage to them as a student with the mean score of 1.4 or 46.66% of

the sample population.

For Question No. 7

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

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 Respondents 7 6 13 5 9 14 3 0 3

Sample 0.7 0.6 1.3 0.5 0.9 1.4 0.3 0 0.3

mean (x)

Percentage 23.33% 20% 43.33% 16.66% 30% 46.66% 10% 0% 10%

(%)

Interpretation:

For the question number 7, “Are you prepared for this K-12 program?”. 13 respondents

answered strongly agree, 14 respondents answered agree and 3 respondents

answered disagree. This means 13 students are prepared in the implementation of the

K-12 program with the mean score of 1.3 or 43.33% of the sample population.

For Question No. 8

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

Respondents 6 5 11 8 10 18 1 0 1

Sample 0.6 0.5 1.1 0.8 1 1.08 0.1 0 0.1

mean (x)

Percentage 20% 16.66% 36.66% 26.66% 33.33% 59.99% 3.33% 0% 3.33%

(%)

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Interpretation:

For the question number 8, “Is your parents agree about this program?”. 11

respondents answered strongly agree, 18 respondents answered agree and 1

respondents answered disagree. This means 11 students said that their parents are

agree in the implementation of the K-12 program with the mean score of 1.1 or 36.66%

of the sample population.

For Question No. 9

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

Respondents 3 2 5 7 8 15 5 5 10

Sample 0.3 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.5 0.5 0.5 1.0

mean (x)

Percentage 10% 6.66% 16.66% 23.33% 26.66% 49.99% 16.66% 16.66% 33.42%

(%)

Interpretation:

For the question number 9, “Is Mercedes National High School offers all track?”. 5

respondents answered strongly agree, 15 respondents answered agree and 10

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respondents answered disagree. This means 5 students said that Mercedes National

High School offers all track with the mean score of 0.5 or 16.66% of the sample

population.

For Question No. 10

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Gender M F Total M F Total M F Total

Respondents 5 4 9 6 10 16 4 1 5

Sample 0.5 0.4 0.9 0.6 1 1.06 0.4 0.1 0.5

mean (x)

Percentage 16.66% 13.33% 29.99% 20% 33.33% 53.33% 13.33% 3.33% 16.66%

(%)

Interpretation:

For the question number 10, “Is Mercedes National High School ready?”. 9 respondents

answered strongly agree, 16 respondents answered agree and 5 respondents

answered disagree. This means 9 students said that Mercedes National High school is

ready in the implementation of the K-12 program with the mean score of 0.9 or 29.99%

of the sample population.

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 Chapter V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary, findings and conclusions taken from the

results of the study. It also provides recommendation drawn from the conclusions which

are deemed important.

Summary

This study aimed to determine the extent of readiness on the implementation of

Kto12 Program in selected Grade 11 students in the Mercedes National High School.

More specifically, it sought answers to the following questions:

What is the demographic Profile of the students in terms of age, gender, to what

extent is the readiness of the selected Grade 11 students in the implementation of the

Kto12 program in terms of curriculum of adjustment school plant and facilities: and

demonstration and management as assed by the respondents, and is there a significant

difference with their corresponding opinions of the selected Grade 11 student in the

Mercedes national High School on the added research variable.

To find the answers to the foregoing questions, the researcher conducted a

survey using the descriptive method of research with the questionnaire as the primary

data gathering instrument which was validated and administered 30 selected Grade 11

students. The data gathered from these respondents were analyzed and interpreted

through simple interpreted through simple percentage for their demographic profile,

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weighted mean for their assessment on school and student’s readiness and problem

encountered in the implementation of Kto12; and test for the testing of hypothesis if

difference between the assessment of the Grade 11 respondents on the main variables

which include school and students readiness and problems encountered in the

implementation of Kto12.

FINDINGS

This study sought to evaluate the awareness of the implementation of MANE

program in Mercedes National High School and its impact to school performance.

Based on the analysis of data, this study yielded the following findings:

1. The profile of random students in Mercedes National High School in terms of:

Gender

The respondents’ genders are both equal, the results showed there were 50% of male

and 50% female with a total of 100%.

The data here analyzed and the following findings were formulated in accordance

with the specific questions given under the statement of the problem:

1. For the question #1 “Are you aware of Kto12 program?”, 16 respondents

answered strongly agree, with the mean score of 1.6 or 53.42% of the

sample population said that they are aware of the K to 12 program.

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2. For the question #2, “Are you in favor in the implementation of the K to 12

Program?”, 17 respondents answered strongly agree with the mean score of

1.7 or 56.66% of the sample population said that they are in favor in the

implementation of the K to 12 Program.

3. For the question #3, “Do you think that this program is ready?”, 18

respondents answered agree with the mean score of 1.8 or 60% of the

sample population thought that the K to 12 program is ready.

4. For the question #4, “Do you think that this program is effective?”, 20

respondents answered agree with the mean score of 1 or 66.66% of the

sample population thought that the K to 12 program is effective.

5. For the question #5, “Are you still adjusting on the program?”, 19 respondents

answered agree with the mean score of 1.9 or 63.33% of the sample

population said that they are still adjusting in the said program.

6. For the question #6, “Do you think that this program is an advantage to you

as a student?”, 14 respondents answered strongly agree and agree with the

mean score of 1.4 or 46.66% of the sample population said that the K to 12

Program is advantage to them.

7. For the question #7, “Are you prepared for this K to 12 Program?”, 13

respondents answered strongly agree with the mean score of 1.3 or 43.33%

of the sample population said that they are prepared for the K to 12 Program.

8. For the question #8, “Is your parents agree about this program?”, 18

respondents answered agree with the mean score of 1.08 or 59.99% of the

sample population said that their parents are agree with this program.

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9. For the question #9, “Is Mercedes National High School offers all tracks?”, 15

respondents answered agree with the mean score of 1.5 or 49.99% of the

sample population said that Mercedes National High School offers all track.

10. For the question #10, “Is Mercedes National High School ready?”, 16

respondents answered agree with the mean score of 1.06 or 53.33% of the

sample population said that Mercedes National High School is ready.

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Conclusions

From the summarized findings the following conclusions were drawn;

1. The respondents are generally, which are all students of Grade 11 Level, whom

has the same number or male and female respondents.

2. The school is adequately prepared in the implementation of Kto12

3. There is considerable variation in the readiness of the selected Grade 11

students and this is most attributable to the different settings and condition in the

selected Grade 11 students.

Recommendation

From the drawn conclusions, the following recommendations are hereby directed

and forwarded.

1. The student- responds who are still in confused should consider the option of

pursuing their education through the implementation of the Kto12 Program. Thus

making themselves more dedicate and educated.

2. The school- should maintain and even bring to a higher level that readiness in

the implementation of Kto12 through adopting more innovative trends, improving

their facilities and preparing themselves for globalization through utilization of

media.

3. The teachers should also maintain and strengthen further their readiness in the

implementation of Kto12 through more-in –service training and seminars related

to Kto12. They should also be resourceful and creative by keeping themselves

abreast of the current educational trends.

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4. The school head should iron out the difference among their teachers in terms of

the assessment of the schools; and students’ readiness on the implementation of

Kto12 Program, so that they could work on unison for the attainment for the goals

of the said curriculum.

5. The teachers and school heads should find enough time conferring with parents

by institutionalizing a program where a regular orientation and consultation not

only with the students but also with the other stakeholders, particularly the

parents (GPTA Meetings) so that the former may know their problems related to

the implementation of the K to 12 program and that they may provide assistance

for the parents and their children. This move will empower the parents and will

have them realize their significant role as partners of the school in furthering and

meeting quality education for the students. Likewise, this will further strengthen

school-community relationship.

6. Similarly, study should be undertaken utilizing the same instruments and

methodologies but in different setting and bigger samples.

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