English Research Chapter 1

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.

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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STRAND

PREFERENCES OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS IN DINGALAN NATIONAL HIGH

SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023

Dingalan National High School

Or the Requirements in English 10

Rockman Rahim D. Ahilon

Regina Mae D. Arma

Daniel Joshua C. Seva

John Ivan G. Tolentino

Rysa Mae Valdemor

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

A.BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

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

as critical in giving Filipino students a higher quality education.

understand the factors that influence their strand preferences.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

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:

1.3 Preferred strands and

1.4 Monthly Family Income?

High School strand?

students in choosing Senior High School strand?

decision making on their Senior High School strand preferences?

Senior High School strand?

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

The specific objectives of the study are the following:

and Monthly Family Income;

choosing Senior High School strand;

senior high school strand preferences and

D. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

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

researchers, and other interested individuals.

and career goals.

guidance to students in making informed choices.

and can be used as related literature.

E. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

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

opportunities for progress.

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

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.

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