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FACTORS AFFECTING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’

CHOICE OFTERTIARY LEVEL SCHOOL

A Research Work

Presented to

Jinky N. Nacario
Research Teacher
Northeastern College
Santiago City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment to the Requirements

For the subject

In Practical Research II

AGUALIN, ESPIRITU, LESTER MONES, EARL BRIAN

HEAVEN LEE
ARCHANGEL GUMOBAO, PALLERMO, CRISTINE
, ROGIE MARJORIE
CARDENAS, LABUGUEN, ALFRED PUDAO, ALMIRA
MARYJOY
DE LEON, LIMMICHIC, MARITES SUPNET, BEA ZYRA
MICHAEL
JOE
JANUS PACIENTE
By:

1ST SEMESTER 2019-2020

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APPROVAL SHEET

This research paper here to entitled:

“FACTORS AFFECTING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CHOICE OF

TERTIARY LEVEL SCHOOL”

Prepared and submitted by group 12- GAS strand, in partial fulfillment of the

requirements in partial Research II has been examined and is recommended for

acceptance and approval for oral presentation.

JINKY NACARIO,

LPT

Research Instructor
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers are indebted to following people that made themselves

available for the support needed in fulfilling the research work. Without any of

them, it would never be a great achievement.

Jinky N. Nacario, LPT the research instructor for her incomparable

assistance and encouragement for the pursuit of this effort, also for the insights

and enhancement of this research work.

To the co-researchers, for the cooperation during the process of the study.

Student of the Grade 12 from the different strands for their patience,

cooperation and availability.

And above all, the almighty God for his unceasing love and guidance.
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DEDICATION

To our inspiration and ever supportive parents, our sister/brother, our

guardians, our friend who been our cheerleaders and most of all to the almighty

God, our creator and source of strength the piece of work is humbly dedicated.

THE RESEARCHERS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE------------------------------------------------------------------------------i

APPROVAL SHEET---------------------------------------------------------------------ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT---------------------------------------------------------------iii

DEDICATION----------------------------------------------------------------------------iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------v

LIST OF TABLES -----------------------------------------------------------------------vii

LIST OF FIGURES----------------------------------------------------------------------ix

Chapters page

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1

Background of the study-------------------------------------------------------------------3

Objective of the study ---------------------------------------------------------------------4

Statement of the problem -----------------------------------------------------------------4

Significance of the study------------------------------------------------------------------5

Scope and Delimitation of the study ----------------------------------------------------5

Definition of terms-------------------------------------------------------------------------6

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ANS STUDIES

Related literature
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Foreign literature-----------------------------------------------------------------8

Local literature--------------------------------------------------------------------9

Related studies

Foreign studies-------------------------------------------------------------------9

Local studies--------------------------------------------------------------------11

III. METHODS AND PROCEDURES OF THE STUDY

Method of research---------------------------------------------------------------------13

Locale of the study---------------------------------------------------------------------14

Respondents of the study--------------------------------------------------------------16

Data Gathering instrument------------------------------------------------------------17

Data Gathering Procedures-----------------------------------------------------------17

Statistical treatment of data-----------------------------------------------------------18

IV. PRESENTATION, ANAYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA------------------------------------------------------------------------------20

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary of finding---------------------------------------------------------------------28

Conclusion-------------------------------------------------------------------------------30

Recommendations----------------------------------------------------------------------31

REFERENCES LIST------------------------------------------------------------------0

APPENDICES

LETTER TO THE RESPONDENTS------------------------------------------------0

RESPONDENTS PROFILE----------------------------------------------------------0

COPY OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE------------------------------------------------0

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RESEARCH CURRICULUM VITAE----------------------------------------------0

LIST OF TABLES

Table

page

1. Frequency and distribution of respondents as to age------------------------------------

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2. Frequency and distribution of respondents as to gender--------------------------------

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3. Frequency and distribution of respondents as to strand---------------------------------

22

4. Frequency and distribution of respondents as to the

factors in choosing tertiary school--------------------------------------------------------

23

5. Frequency and distribution of respondents as to The Different Qualities in Public

and In Private Schools in Tertiary Level-------------------------------------------------

24

6. Frequency and distribution of respondents as to The Quality education of tertiary

school-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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7. Frequency and distribution of respondents as to the Problems in choosing tertiary

school-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figures

Page

1. Location of Northeastern College---------------------------------------------------15

2. Location of Northeastern shown: It is The Sidewalk Shot on The Vicinity of

Barangay Villasis where The School is Located----------------------------------16

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX A

APPROVAL SHEET

This research paper here to entitled:

“FACTORS AFFECTING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CHOICE

OF TERTIARY LEVEL SCHOOL”

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Prepared and submitted by General Academic Strand, in partial fulfillment

of the requirements in practical Research 2 has been examined and is

recommended for acceptance and approval for oral presentation

MISS JINKY N. NACARIO, LPT

Research Instructor

APPENDIX B

LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS

Dear Respondents:

Warm Christian Greetings!

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We the grade 12-E General Academic Strand (GAS) researchers of the Senior

High School in Northeastern College under General Academic Strand are

presently conducting a research study entitled “Factors affecting senior high

school students’ choice of tertiary level school” this S.Y. 2019-2020. As much,

may we seek from you to please accomplish the attached data gathering

instrument. Your response will be of great help and value in undertaking our

research as partial requirements in practical research 2.

Rest assured that your responses will be treated with confidentiality. Thank you

very much for your cooperation.

Very truly yours,

Alfred G. Labuguen
Group Leader

APPENDIX C

LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS

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FACTORS AFFECTING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ CHOICE

OF TERTIARY LEVEL SCHOOL

PART I. Respondent’s Profile

Direction: Put a check (/) on the space provided.

Name(OPTIONAL):

Age:

Grade Level:

o 11

o 12

Gender:

o Male

o Female

Strand:

o General Academic Strand

o Science and technology Engineering and Mathematics

o Humanities and Social Sciences

o Home Economics

o Information and Communication Technology

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APPENDIX D

COPY OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE

Factors affecting senior high school students’ choice of tertiary level school

PART II Factors affecting students’ choice of tertiary level school, use the scale

below.

POINT QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION QD

5 Strongly Agree SA

4 Agree A

3 Moderately Agree MA

2 Slightly Agree SA

1 Disagree D

Particulars 5 4 3 2 1
1.Cost is an important factor to consider when

choosing a tertiary school.

2.Safety is the one of the most important

factors to consider when choosing tertiary

school.
3.Services
4.Programs
5. distance of school
6. Courses offered
7. Parents’ choice
8. Income of parents
9. Parents’ work
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10. friends influence

Others:

PART III. the different qualities in public and in private schools in tertiary level,

using the scale as to:

POINT QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION QD

5 Strongly Agree SA

4 Agree A

3 Moderately Agree MA
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2 Slightly Agree SA

1 Disagree D

Particulars 5 4 3 2 1
1.benefits of student is very important when you enter in

college
2.teaching is the one of the most important factors to consider

when choosing tertiary school.

3.achievements and awards of the school is the one of factors

in choosing tertiary school

4.Programs offers
5.board exam rate of the school

Others:

PART IV. To determine what are the quality education in tertiary that the senior high

school are looking for, The following scaled are used

POINT QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION QD

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5 Strongly Agree SA

4 Agree A

3 Moderately Agree MA

2 Slightly Agree SA

1 Disagree D

PARTICULARS 5 4 3 2 1

1.good quality education is

depending upon the outcomes

(confidence)
2.good education depend upon

systems (good governance and

educationalist)
3.good quality education is the

one that provides all learners.

4.effectiveness of teaching

methods of the teachers

5. Assessing work quality of

faculty members as the

teachers of higher education

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PART V. To determine what are the problems in choosing tertiary schools, the

following scaled used:

POINT QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION QD

5 Strongly Agree SA

4 Agree A

3 Moderately Agree MA

2 Slightly Agree SA

1 Disagree D
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PARTICULARS 5 4 3 2 1
1.Cost of education

2.Adjustment to new life

3.Homesickness

4.Pressure of Studies

5.Finding new friends

6.Time Management

7.Housing problem

Other problem Encountered:

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

THE RESEARCHERS