GRADE 10 STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION, INTEREST AND MOTIVATION IN

CHOOSING STRAND IN THE ACADEMIC TRACK OF

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

A Thesis proposed to the faculty

of San Jose National High School-
SHS-Department-STEM STRAND

In partial Fulfillment in the course

Practical Research 1(Qualitative Design)

Researchers:

Leader: Samar, Ryzza Mae A.

Isidoro, Gem Margaret D.
Sinuhen, Claudine S.
Marisga, Melnet P.

GRADE 11 STEM EMPIRICAL

Presented to:

CHESTER A. ABITRIA, MASEd

Research Adviser

JANUARY 2023

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 ENDORSEMENT FORM

This thesis entitled – GRADE 10 STUDENTS PERCEPTION,

INTEREST AND MOTIVATION IN CHOOSING STRANDS IN THE ACADEMIC

TRACK OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT – prepared and

submitted by MS. RYZZA MAE A. SAMAR in partial fulfillment

in the course Practical Research 1 will be evaluated and

recommended for admission and approval in PRE-ORAL DEFENSE.

__________________________

CHESTER A. ABITRIA, MASEd.

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 APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled – GRADE 10 STUDENTS

PERCEPTION, INTEREST AND MOTIVATION IN CHOOSING STRANDS IN
THE ACADEMIC TRACK OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT –
prepared and submitted by MS. RYZZA MAE A. SAMAR in partial
fulfillment in the course Practical Research 1 has been examined
and is now recommended for acceptance and approval for Pre-ORAL DEFENSE.
_________________________
CHESTER A. ABITRIA, MASEd.
SHS Teacher III
Thesis Adviser

_____________________________ ____________________
MARIA FATIMA L. JINGCO, MASEd. DOMINGO S. SORIAO JR.
SHS-Teacher III Master Teacher II

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Practical
Research 1 subject of Senior High School Department, Grade 11 STEM Empirical.

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VIRGINIA O. GASPAR
Head Teacher VI / SHS Assistant Principal

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MARIPHE M. DURASAN EdD
Principal IV

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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 The researchers wishes to express their sincerest

appreciation and gratitude to the followings:

Marita A. Samar and Rex D. Samar, Edwin S. Isidoro and

Emelita D. Isidoro, Edna S. Sinuhen and Candido P. Sinuhen,

Janette Marisga and Melchor Marisga, the researchers’

parents for the love and endless moral and financial support

in the conduct of this study.

Sir Chester Abitria, MASEd., the researchers’ thesis

adviser for his guidance, encouragement, and support in

pursuing this research. Sir Domingo Soriao, the pre-oral

panelist, for giving us advices and fixing inaccuracies in

the content of our research paper. Ms. Jamaica Basa, the

researchers’ adviser for giving her moral support. And to

everyone who helped and participated in accomplishing this

research.

DEDICATION

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 This humble place of work is dedicated

to the following:

To my subject teachers and adviser,

for imparting your knowledge to us.

To the future STEM Students,

Continue to challenge your beliefs.

To my friends,

for their unconditional support.

To San Jose National High School,

in nurturing me with knowledge.

To our parents,

for their unending support in all our pursuits.

And to all my family members and acquaintances

May our aspirations materialize.

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 ABSTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 TITLEPAGE...............................................i
ENDORSEMENT FORM........................................ii
APPROVAL SHEET..........................................iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.........................................iv
DEDICATION..............................................v
ABSTRACT................................................vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................vii
LIST OF TABLES.........................................viii
LIST OF FIGURES.........................................xi
LIST OF ANNEXES.........................................x

CHAPTERS
I. PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction..................................13
Objectives....................................16
Statement of the Problem......................17
Hypothesis....................................20
Significance of the Study.....................22
Scope and Limitation..........................24
Definition of Terms...........................25
II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Theoretical Framework.........................30
Conceptual Framework..........................34
Local Literature..............................35
Foreign Literature............................39
III. METHODOLOGY
Research Locale...............................40
Respondents of the Study......................44
Sampling Procedure
Research Design...............................46
Research Instrument
Validity of the Instrument....................47
Reliability of the Instrument
Ethical Issues................................49
Workplan......................................50
Data Gathering Procedure......................51
Statistical Treatment of Data.................52
IV. DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
V. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
VI. LITERATURE CITED

VII. APPENDICES

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 VIII. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

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 LIST OF TABLES

Title Pages

1. Sample Size 44
 

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Title Pages

1. Theoretical Framework 1 28

2. Theoretical Framework 2 29

3. Theoretical Framework 3 30

4. Research Paradigm 32

5. Research Site/Locale 38

6. Exploratory Sequential 44

Research Design

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 LIST OF ANNEXES

Title Pages

A. Letter to the School Principal 85

Asking Permission to conduct the

Research in San Jose National

High School

B. Letter Asking Permission of the 86

parents respondents- grade 10

students to participate in the

survey

C. Letter Asking Permission to the 87

adviser of the respondents-

grade students to participate in

the survey

D. Letter Asking Permission to the 88

Subject teacher of the respondents-

Grade 10 Students to participate

in the study

E. Letter to the School Heads/ 89

Guidance Councilor for the

Validation of Instruments

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 F. Letter Asking for the 90

Assistance of a Teacher in

Proofreading the Research

Paper

G. Letter Asking the Assistance 91

Of a Statistician in Testing

the Reliability of the Instruments

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 CHAPTER I
PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION

Selecting the most preferred track and strand of

students would help them improve the skills they need as

they pursue the career they wanted in college. Choosing the

right Senior High School track and strand will help to

motivate you for your future career, and studying will be

more enjoyable since the track and strands are purposely

designed to match the interests of students. That’s why it

is very important to choose the most well-preferred track

and strand of students.

The Government enacted the K to 12 programs to improve

the educational system of the country (Dizon, et al., 2019).

In the school year 2012-2013, the enhanced curriculum for K

to 12 was implemented. K to 12 enforces into law known as RA

10533. According to GOVPH, this program covers kindergarten

and 12 years of basic education. The four years in high

school will turn into six years. There will be additional

two years program in high school, called senior high school.

K to 12 program offers students to provide sufficient time

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 for mastery of concepts and skills, developing lifelong

learners and preparing graduates for tertiary education,

middle-level skills development, employment, and

entrepreneurship. Students would choose their preferred

Track such as Academic Track, Technical-Vocational and

Livelihood Track, Sports Track, and Arts and Design Track.

Students who chose Academic Track will select their most

preferred strands such as Science, Technology, Engineering

and Mathematics (STEM), Humanities and Social Sciences

(HUMSS), Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM), and

General Academic Strand (GAS).

The majority of students are having a hard time

choosing their preferred track in Senior High School

resulting in confusion, for instance, negative perceptions

in certain specialties of a preferred strand. Some end up

regretting the strand they chose. And some chose a strand

that does not align with the course they’ll take in college.

To make sure decision in choosing the preferred strand,

students have to experience the complex procedure and open-

minded decision-making to choose their specialty or field,

One of the reason they are having a hard time choosing

their preferred strand is because of different factors that

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 affect the choices of students. Students’ perception,

interests, and motivation have a huge impact on

understanding, the reason why it is important to know the

perception, interest, and motivation of students.

Advising will help students to reflect on their own

ideas, feelings, and effort to understand and make

meaningful concepts in the choice of their career (Moneva,

et al., 2019).

This study will show the different perceptions,

interests, and motivations of Grade 10 students of San Jose

National High School towards choosing strands in Academic

Track that lead to determining their right track in Senior

High School.

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

The specific goals of the researcher are;

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 1. To determine the perception of Grade 10 SJNHS students

in choosing their preferred strand in Academic Track.

2. To determine the level of interest of Grade 10 SJNHS

students in choosing their preferred strand in Academic

Track.

3. To determine the factors motivating the Grade 10 SJNHS

students in choosing their preferred strand in Academic

Track.

4. To proposed program and intervention to help Grade 10

SJNHS students in choosing their preferred strand in

Academic Track.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This research entitled Grade 10 Students Perception,

Interest and Motivation in Choosing Strands in the Academic

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 Track of Senior High School Department sought to answer the

following questions.

1. What are Grade 10 SJNHS students’ profile in terms of:

1.1. Age,

1.2. Gender,

1.3. Social Economic Status,

1.4. General Weighted Average,

1.5. Order of birth in the family?

2. What are Grade 10 SJNHS students’ perception in:

2.1. Academic track,

2.2. Choosing STEM strand,

2.3. Choosing HUMSS strand,

2.4. Choosing GAS strand,

2.5. Choosing ABM strand?

3. What are the Grade 10 SJNHS students’ level of interest

in terms of:

3.1 career wanted to pursue,

3.2 professional life?

4. What are the levels of motivation of grade 10 SJNHS

students’ according to:

4.1 peer influence,

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 4.2 parents’ pressure,

4.3 family influence,

4.4 personal choice,

4.5 passion?

5. Is there a significant relationship between grade 10

SJNHS students’ profile and students’ perception in

terms of:

5.1. Academic track,

5.2. Choosing STEM strand,

5.3. Choosing HUMSS strand,

5.4. Choosing GAS strand,

5.5. Choosing ABM strand?

6. Is there a significant relationship between Grade 10

SJNHS students’ profile and level of interest in terms

of:

6.1. Career wanted to pursue,

6.2. Professional life?

7. Is there a significant relationship between Grade 10

SJNHS students’ profile and level of motivation

according to:

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 7.1. Peer influence,

7.2. Parents pressure,

7.3. Family influence,

7.4. Personal choice,

7.5. Passion?

8. What proposed program and intervention to be crafted to

help grade 10 students choose appropriate tract and

Strand relative to future careers?

STATEMENT OF NULL HYPOTHESES

This study aims to prove the following null hypotheses;

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 1. There is no significant relationship between Grade 10

SJNHS students’ profile and students’ perception in

terms of:

1.1 Academic track

1.2 Choosing STEM strand

1.3 Choosing HUMSS strand

1.4 Choosing GAS strand

1.5 Choosing ABM strand

2. There is no significant relationship between grade 10

SJNHS students’ profile and students’ level of interest

in terms of:

2.1 Career wanted to pursue

2.2 Professional life

3. There is no significant relationship between Grade 10

SJNHS students’ profile and students’ level of

motivation according to:

3.1 Peer influence,

3.2 Parents pressure,

3.3 Family influence,

3.4 Personal choice,

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 3.5 Passion .

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The findings which study will reveal, may benefit

certain groups and these benefits they may be able to gain

are as follows:

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 GUIDANCE/ COUNCILOR – through this study, they can learn

about student perceptions and they will be able to make

informed decisions about where they can improve and progress

over time.

CGAP (Career Guidance Advocacy Program) – it provides them

with the information on this study of perception, interest,

and motivation of students in choosing a strand and track.

It will give them an idea whether they need to improve their

program in guiding students to their career.

GRADE 10 SJNHS STUDENTS – this study might help them as it

propose program and intervention to help them have full

awareness and understanding in choosing their preferred

strand in Academic Track.

PARENTS – this study will benefit parents to get to know

their children more. They will know the perception, interest

and what motivates their children in choosing a track and

strand.

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 SCHOOL OFFERING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM – this study will

inform them about the different perceptions, interest and

motivation of students. This will be a guide for them to

know what track and strands they should offer or implement

in their schools. And for school to give students a lot of

opportunities and choices in choosing their preferred

strand.

FUTURE RESEARCHER - The result of this research study may be

a basis for the students who plan to explore the same topic.

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

This chapter presented the scope and the limitation of

the study entitled Grade 10 Students Perception, Interest and

Motivation in Choosing Strand in the Academic Track of Senior

High School Department in San Jose National High School.

This study was an investigation of the factors affecting

the choices of students under K to 12 on which strand they

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 would take in Academic Track of Senior High School. The study

was only limited to explore the Grade 10 students’ perception,

interest, and motivation in choosing strands in the Academic

Track. The study was only limited to gathering the data in San

Jose National High School in Bagong Sikat, San Jose Occidental

Mindoro.

The study was only limited to interviewing the Grade 10

students in San Jose National High School. Limited to

determining relationships among variables such as students’

profile in terms of age, gender, socio economic status,

general weighted average, and order of birth in the family;

students perception in Academic Track in choosing STEM, HUMSS,

ABM and GAS Strand; students level of interest in terms of

career wanted to pursue and professional life; students level

of motivation according to peer influence, parents pressure,

family influence, personal choice, and passion.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

To help the academic researchers understand the

intricacies of the research papers, terms relative to the

underlying variables in this paper are being defned.

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 Perception – According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary,

perception is a noun means awareness of the elements of

environmental through physical sensation.

Interest – Defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, interest

is a noun means a feeling that accompanies or causes special

attention to something or someone.

Motivation – According to Oxford Languages, motivation is a

noun that means the reason/s one has for acting or behaving

in a particular way.

Academic track – According to Follett, an academic track

defines a set of possible course selections available to a

specific group of students.

Strands – Stated by UNESCO, the term ‘strands’ is used to

indicate: (a) the disciplines within a learning area, e.g.

history, geography, economics and civics under ‘social

studies’, each with its own associated goals for learning;

(b) domains that group the related general and specific

learning outcomes or achievement aims and objectives within

a particular learning area or discipline.

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 Stem Strand – According to Online Education AMA University,

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics strands. Through the STEM strand, senior high

school students are exposed to complex mathematical and

science theories and concepts which will serve as a

foundation for their college courses.

HUMSS Strand – As reported by Online Senior High, Humanities

and Social Sciences is a strand offered to Senior High

School students under the Academic Track. The HUMSS Senior

High School strand is designed for students who intend to

take up journalism, communication arts, liberal arts,

education, and other social- science related courses in

college

GAS Strand – Based on System Plus College Foundation, the

General Academic Strand (GAS) caters student who are not yet

sure of what course or degree they want to take in college.

This strand was designed so that indecisive learners can

proceed with any college program. Though, learners under

this strand will take/ may not take bridging programs

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 (depending on the school) for the subjects not taken during

Senior High.

ABM Strand – according to CIIT Philippines, Accountancy,

Business, and Management Strand or ABM Strand paves the way

for business- related college degrees. It teaches the basic

concepts of financial management, accounting and corporate

operations. The programs under this strand aims to install

crucial skills that one needs to perform well in their

future career and businesses.

Age – According to Merriam- Webster Dictionary, age is a

noun that means a individual’s development measured in terms

of the years requisite for like development of an average

individual.

Gender – According to WHO, gender refers to the

characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are

socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and

roles associated with being a woman, man, girl or boy, as

well as relationship with each other.

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 Socio Economic Status – According to APA Dictionary of

Psychology socioeconomic status is the position of an

individual or group on the socioeconomic scale, which is

determined by a combination of social and economic factors

such as income, amount and kind of education, type and

prestige of occupation, place of residence, and—in some

societies or parts of society—ethnic origin or religious

background.

General Weighted Average – is used to evaluate students’

overall scholastic standing. Computation of GWA at a

particular level (i.e., undergraduate, master’s, doctoral)

is based on grades in all subjects taken at that level

including those taken in previous programs or subjects taken

outside taken outside of the curriculum for enrichment

purposes.

Peer Influence – from The-definition.com, peer influence is

the ability to influence individual behaviour among members

of a group based on group norms, a group sense of what is

the right thing or right way to do things, and the need to

be valued and accepted by the group.

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 Passion – Britannica Dictionary definition of passion is

it’s the strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for

something or about doing something. Merriam-Webster

Dictionary adds that passion is a strong liking or desire

for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept.

Intervention – According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary,

intervention is the act of interfering with the outcome or

course especially of a condition or process (as to prevent

harm or improve functioning).

Influence – According to Oxford Languages, influence is the

capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or

behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

In doing this research study entitled Grade 10 Students

Perceptions, Interest, and Motivation in Choosing Strands in
the Academic Track of Senior High School Department. It
shows perception, interest and motivation of Grade 10 San

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 Jose National High School Students in choosing their
preferred strand in academic track. As we conduct this
study, we got some learning and ideas reviewing recent
research study closest to our topic, and here some of them:

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Figure 1. Theoretical Framework 1

Morgan(1987) stated that perception refers to the way

the work, sound, feel, tastes, or smell. In other works,

perception can be defined as whatever is experienced by a

person. While Fieldman (1999) stated that perception is

constructive process by which we go beyond the stimuli that

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 are presented to us and attempt to construct a meaningful

situation.

Figure 2. Theoretical Framework 2

James(1890) pointed out that interest plays an

important role in directing attention and behaviour, and

Dewey(1913) asserted that interest boosts learning and

elicits effort. Also according to Schiefele(1996), meta-

review on studies that have quantified influence of interest

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 on learning, about 10% of the variability in learning can be

accounted for by factors related to interest.

Figure 3. Theoretical Framework

Jenkins & Demaray(2015) motivation is the force which

provides the impetus for human behaviour, causing

individuals to initiate and sustain goal-directed actions.

Schunk, Pintrich & Meece(2008); Weiner(1992) stated that

motivation is related to the person’s will to embrace or get

involved in a task or process of action and serves to

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 explain why individuals pursue some courses of action but

avoid other.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

The relationships between and among variables being

explored in this research are best illustrated through the
research paradigm

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 -

Figure 4. Research Paradigm

LOCAL LITERATURE

Soriano et al.(2015), revealed that students career

interests are in the areas of Mathematics and Science,

Health Services, Educational Services and Sales Management.

Most of the student preferred STEM Strand. And that students

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 base their career interests and degree of likeness to the

course when choosing a strand. The study also revealed that

some of the students will take courses that they’re not

interested in and they least prefer. A career guidance

program is needed to address this concern.

Ragojos et al. (2016), revealed that students had false

perception about vocational courses. Students consider this

as tiring and costly. And parents influence is the main

factor affecting Grade 10 students in not choosing

vocational education. Parents want their children to pursue

Academic Track more. The study recommends schools to make an

action to correct the misconceptions of the students and

parents towards Vocational Track.

Alcantara (2019), revealed that Math subject influenced

students in choosing their strand. Students found Math

subject difficult. And students who have difficulties in

learning math tend to avoid strand with Math subjects. The

research also showed that the career they chose was based on

their interests. The study recommends career guidance for

students to avoid wrong career perceptions.

Reyes (2019), concluded that family income is the most

effective factor in influencing the students. Interests,

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 ability to support oneself financially, and consumer demand

are factors with high importance, while social influence is

a factor with fairly high value. The result of this study

indicated that each factors have different levels of

significance to students.

Hernandez et al. (2019) shows that Career Guidance

Program is a big help to Grade 10 students in choosing their

real goal in life and it boost their confidence to hold on

to their own decision. In Senior High School personality is

the greatest factor that affects Grade 10 students in

choosing their strand. Also most of the student preferred

HUMSS Strand for they believe it will help them in improving

their skills and knowledge.

As explained by Nino et al. (2019), majority of the

Grade 10 respondents choose the ABM strand when they step in

Senior High School because they believe that the courses

aligned in this strand is highly in demand. Students who

chose HUMMS Strand thinks that it will help them to improve

creativity and imagination. Students chose STEM Strand

because some of them want to be an engineer. The reason of

students who chose TVL Track is because they want to apply a

job abroad. Students who are undecided with their course in

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 college chose GAS as their strand in senior high school. And

few respondent choose CSS, because they find this track

challenging.

Albarico (2019) revealed that the Grade 10 CNHS

Students are well aware of the K-12 program. And most of the

students are enrolling for Academic Track with STEM as their

track. For the reason that the course they’ll take on

college is aligned with the track and strand they’re

enrolling to.

Magdadaro (2020), concluded that there is a significant

relationship between students’ passion and practicality in

choosing a strand in Senior High School. Students also tend

to seek advice from teachers and parents to know what strand

will be good for them.

Rafanan (2020), discovered that the main reason why the

participants enrolled in STEM Strand is that it is aligned

with their preferred course in college and because of

personal aspiration. And most of the students wanted to

pursue careers related with STEM strand. The study

recommends schools to improve career guidance to students.

To expand the knowledge of students about the career they

wanted to pursue.

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 Magnaye (2020) according to self-perception, the

student was academically, socially, and emotionally prepared

for college. However, there are several aspects of their

academic and social-emotional preparedness that need to be

improved. It also revealed that there is no difference in

the various construct of academic, social, and emotional

preparedness based on age, type of school, family income, or

birth order. The sex and social preparedness of the

interviewees varied significantly, while academic and

emotional preparedness did not. The multiple conceptions of

academic, social, and emotional preparation varied

significance depending on the kids’ GWA in high school, in a

similar manner.

FOREIGN LITERATURE

Avargil et al. (2020) discovered that choosing

chemistry as a major and profession decreases from high

school to higher education. Women choose chemistry more than

men in high school and university. The factor that

contributed the most to chemistry career choice was the

task-oriented self-efficacy.

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 Kibirige and Modjadji (2020) revealed that many girls

in rural schools in Limpopo did not choose STEM subjects in

Grade 10. Self-determination, anticipated value, the class

environment, home influence, and social influence are the

five themes emerged regarding Grade 10 girls’ experience in

choosing to study STEM subjects.

CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methodologies and procedures

on how the study was conducted. It includes the Research

Design, Research Population and Sample, Sampling Procedure,

Research Instrument used, Validity and Reliability of

Instruments, Research Intervention.

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 RESEARCH LOCALE

Figure 5. Research Site/Locale

RESEARCH SITE

This study will be conducted in San Jose National High

School located in Barangay Bagong Sikat, San Jose Occidental

Mindoro. San Jose National High School is the Division

Leader School in the Division of Occidental Mindoro. It was

founded in 1989 and also known as Medalya. Former governor

of Occidental Mindoro, Hon. San Jose, took the effort to

establish San Jose National High School in 1989. On July,

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 1989, the school began operations as a “border” at Devine

World College because it lacked any facilities of its own.

Ten (10) teachers and 127 students are employed there under

the direction of Principal I, Ms. Sonia A. Dantis. Classes

were held in the San Jose Parish Hall for the following

academic year (1990-1991). Governor Peter O. Medalla, Jr’s

persistent efforts paid off, and by the start of the school

year in 1991-1992, the school had a permanent place that had

been approved by the provincial government. It is a 3.3 acre

lot located in Barangay Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occidental

Mindoro, 3 kilometers from the town. Selected teachers from

this school participated in various trainings and seminars.

Thus, Division Leader School was given to San Jose National

High School. The school administration opted to start

extension classes in Barangay Central in the 1999-2000

academic year due to the massive influx of students from the

community. This gradually led to the establishment of San

Jose National High School Annex, currently known as Central

National High School. There are more students at that school

than there are classrooms available. Temporary solutions

were implemented to address the lack of classroom space,

including: (1) accommodating four sections in the school

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 gym; (2) switching the principal’s office, laboratory,

industrial arts building, and library into classrooms to

accommodate more students; and (3) implementing double-

shifting of classes. The school’s many achievements and

successes in the years that followed gave the impression

that they were more productive and progressive. A highly

notable accomplishment is the acquisition and construction

of a gymnasium and twelve (12) classrooms from diverse

sources. Additionally, students have been performing

admirably in both academic and extracurricular activities.

In contrast to the initial enrollment of 127 students served

by ten (10) instructors in 1989, San Jose National High

School already has a total enrolment of 2264 students with

91 teaching and non- teaching personnel. Dr. Mariphe M.

Dusaran is the current school head of San Jose National High

School Division Leader School. She is the Principal III of

San Jose National High School. She is expected to lead more

than 180 teaching and non- teaching personnel, and around

4,500 learners from Junior and Senior High School

departments.

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 RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY

The respondents chosen for this study are restricted to

Grade 10 Students of San Jose National High school. Those 30

individual students from grade 10 section Amethyst to

section Zircon, a total of fourteen(14) section cluster by

sampling procedure and gave time to answer the survey

questionnaire given by the researchers.

SAMPLING PROCEDURE

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 The study has involved individuals; 30 individuals from

the Grade 10 San Jose National High School students who will

choose Academic Track in Senior High School department.

Table 1. Sample Size

Respondents N (n)
Grade 10
Students in San
Jose National 745 30
High School

TOTAL 745 30

The researchers used random sampling procedure in

sampling the respondents. It was deemed worthy that; random

sampling should be used. Random sampling ensures that

results obtained from your sample should approximate what

would have been obtained if the entire population had been

measured (Shadish et al., 2002). This allows the researchers

to produce better results that are more representative of

the overall population. This sampling procedure also allows

all the population of the Grade 10 students of San Jose

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 National High School to have an equal chance of being

selected.

The parameter that the researchers have utilized in

order for the Grade 10 students of San Jose National High

School to qualify in answering the questionnaires are as

follows; 1. They will choose Academic Track and Strand in

Senior High School Department, and 2. They should be a Grade

10 student.

RESEARCH DESIGN

Figure 6. Explanatory Sequential Research Design

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 The researchers will use Explanatory Sequential Design.

It involves the procedure of gathering quantitative data

first and then gathering qualitative data to help explain or

elaborate the quantitative data gathered. The reason behind

this method is that the data and results obtained through

quantitative means offer an overall understanding of the

research issue. However, further examination, utilizing

qualitative data, is necessary to improve, broaden, or

clarify this general understanding.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

The research study will be conducted by giving the

survey questionnaire to the respective respondents and will

respond to answer. The researchers utilized the descriptive

method using qualitative and quantitative approaches in

gathering information about the present condition defining

by descriptive research as a purposive process of gathering,

analysing, classifying, and tabulate data about knowing the

Grade 10 Students Perception, Interest, and Motivation in

Choosing a Strand in the Academic Track of Senior High

School Department.

VALIDITY OF THE INSTRUMENT

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 The researchers sought the assistance of our research

adviser in order to validate the questionnaires. To validate

the questionnaire in terms of the consistency of reviewing

the content of each element with the achievement of the

desired research objective.

RELIABILITY OF THE INSTRUMENT

The study used test-retest reliability to assess the

consistency of scores among group of 30 students. This

method involved administering the same test twice and

comparing the results to determine the stability of the mean

measurement. This allowed researchers to establish the

reliability of the test.

The equal-length Spearman Brown formula was utilized in

examining the strength of the consistency of ___ items for

all groups of participating respondents.

Items Reliability Rating

Coefficient
VARIABLE 1
A. _____________ _______

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 B. _____________ _______
C. _____________ _______
D. _____________ _______
VARIABLE 2
E. _____________ _______
F. _____________ _______
G. _____________ _______
H. _____________ _______
VARIABLE 3
I. _____________ _______
J. _____________ _______
K. _____________ _______
L. _____________ _______
In its entirety, the instrument was found very reliable

as revealed by the coefficients ranging from 0.___to 0.___.

POTENTIAL ETHICAL ISSUES

In this research, the researchers took care to respect

the original sources of the materials used. They used the

American Psychological Association (APA)format to properly

credit the authors in the textual citations and reference

list.

The researchers obtained permission from the school and

explained the purpose of the study to each student

interviewed, ensuring that informed consent was obtained.

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 The researchers took steps to avoid deception and ensure the

integrity of the data collection process. They carefully

selected the research design and tools to ensure that the

results were not compromised.

WORKPLAN

Preliminary Task

A letter will be send to the school principal requesting

permission to conduct the study in San Jose National High

School. As soon as the letter is approved, information on

population profile will be gathered to identify the

respondents of the study.

Development of the Instrument

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 The tool generally used has gone through several stages

of validation and careful analysis of materials and content.

Items are carefully aligned at hitting the objectives of

this study.

Pilot testing and Finalization of the Instrument

The initial output of the instrument will be tested in a

pilot study. The results of this study will be carefully

evaluated to determine if the instrument meets the required

capabilities. If the results of the item analysis are

satisfactory, a final version of the instrument will be

prepared for actual use.

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES

After approving all of the request letters for

conducting the research and all of the tests, the

researchers will work comprehensively addressing all aspects

of instrument validation and data collection.

TREATMENT OF DATA

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 The following respective respondent will be given a

selected five (5) to ten (10) questions. That will be needed

to put a check on their corresponding answer. This research

method of the researchers hope to collect the needed data.

The given questionnaire is a (1) set with it’s (5) content

with various choices.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent

3 - True of Me

2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent

1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA

Since the nature of research is mixed method, the

recent researchers will both utilized descriptive statistics

and inferential statistics. Descriptive Statistics are used

to summarize data in an organized manner by describing the

relationship between variables in a sample or population. In

terms of descriptive statistics, the researchers will use

frequency distribution, median and submission of mean.

Moreover, the researchers will going to use inferential

statistics. And this statistics is named Regression

Analysis, which means a set of statistical methods used for

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 the estimation of relationships between a dependent variable

and one or more independent variables.

FORMULA

X=fx/f

f- the frequency of every points

n- population size

x- mean

This formula aims to find and get mean of data to build

a conclusion base on all the gather data. The statistical

technique was employed in this study to arrive at reliable

results. Weighted mean, frequency and percentage

distribution were employed to describe the relationship

between the respondent’s profile and respondents’

perception, interest and motivation in choosing a strand in

the Academic Track of Senior High School, as predicted by

several variables, Since the questionnaire is Likert-type

scale, responses also given corresponding equivalents to

facilitate easy interpretation for each weighted mean were

presented on the points scale

Unit Weight Weighted Mean Verbal Interpretation

Interval
5 4.20 – 5.00 Very High

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 4 3.40 – 4.10 High

3 2.60 – 3.30 Moderate

2 1.80 – 2.50 Low

1 1.00 – 1.70 Very Low Extent

On the other hand, the relationship between the Grade

10 Students in Choosing a Strand in the Academic Track of

Senior High School will be statistically compute using the

multiple stepwise regression analysis which was set at 0.05

level of significance. The value r is given with the

following indices of interpretation:

1.00 - Perfect Relationship

0.80 – 0.99 - Very High Relationship

0.60 – 0.79 - High Relationship

0.40 – 0.59 - Moderate Relationship

0.20 – 0.39 - Low Relationship

Below – 0.20 - Very Low Relationship

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 A. Validation Sheet

Name of Expert:_____________________________________
Position:___________________________________________
Line of Specialization:_____________________________
Date of Validated:__________________________________

Direction: This tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used in the data gathering
for this research in order to establish its validity. You are requested to give your honest
assessment using the criteria stated below, please put a check (/) only one from the section.

Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
The survey direction and questionnaires are written in a clear and
understandable manner.
The questionnaires are presented and or organized in logical manner.

The questionnaires are designed to determine and examine the variables

that are supposed to be test.

The questionnaires have the ability to gather factual data, eliminating

biases and subjectivity.

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The number of questions is a representative enough of all the needed
questions in the research.

Quick and complete data can be generated by the questionnaires within

the time frame.
The scale adapted is appropriate for the questionnaires.

Proper sentence construction was applied in each question.

The questions in the item measured what is intends to measure.

The research instrument is free from highfalutin words, which makes it

easily understood.

EVALUATED BY:

__________________

INTERVIEW PROTOCOL

Project GRADE 10 STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION, INTEREST AND

MOTIVATION IN CHOOSING STRAND IN THE ACADEMIC TRACK
OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Time of the Interview: 01:40 p.m.

Date: December 03, 2022

Place: San Jose National High School

Interviewer: Ryzza Mae A. Samar

Interviewee: Gem Margaret D. Isidoro

Claudine S. Sinuhen
Melnet P. Marisga

Position of the Interviewee: Grade 11 STEM Students

Semi structure Interview Questions;
1. What do you think Senior High School are for?
2. What do you know regarding Academic Track?

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 3. What are the strands under Academic Track? What do you
know about those strand?
4. What strand in Academic Track you’re going to take in
Senior High School? What do you think are the
advantages of this strand you preferred?
5. Did you consider your interest in choosing a strand?
What are those interest?
6. Did someone influence or motivate you in choosing a
strand in Academic Track? How do they influence you?

7. Did you choose this strand because of your passion or

personal choice? Why?
SAMPLE TRANSCRIBES AND FIELD NOTES

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 CONSENT AND ASSENT FORM

RESEARCH SUBJECT INFORMED CONSENT

To the participants: Grade 10 San Jose National High School

Students

Read this consent form and ask questions and

clarifications before you decide to participate in this

study or not. You are also free to ask questions during your

participation in this research.

.........................................................

Project Information

Research Title: Grade 10 Students Perception, Interest and

Motivation in Choosing a Strand in the Academic Track of

Senior High School Department

Researcher: Ryzza Mae A. Samar

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 School: San Jose National High School

Phone: 09975077629

Department: Senior High School

1. PURPOSE OF THIS RESEARCH

You are asked to participate in this study that seeks

to know the perception, interest and motivation of Grade 10

San Jose National High School Students in choosing a strand

in the Academic Track of Senior High School.

In addition to this, the researchers will propose

program and intervention to be crafted to help Grade 10

Students in choosing their strands in the Academic Track of

Senior High School.

The study specifically seeks to answer these questions:

1.1 Was there a significant relationship between grade 10

SJNHS students’ profile and students’ perception in terms of

Academic Track, Choosing STEM Strand, Choosing HUMSS Strand,

Choosing GAS Strand, Choosing GAS Strand.

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 1.2 Was there a significant relationship between grade 10

SJNHS students’ profile and students’ level of interest in

terms of; Career wanted to pursue, Professional life.

1.3 Was there a significant relationship between grade 10

SJNHS students’ profile and students’ level of motivation in

terms of; Peer Influence, Parents Pressure, Family

Influence, Personal Choice, Passion.

1.4 What proposed program and intervention to be crafted to

help Grade 10 Students?

2. PROCEDURES

You will be asked to answer the questions in accordance with

data gathering about the study in assessment of student

perception, interest and motivation in choosing a strand in

the Academic Track of Senior High School. Your response will

be used to obtain information regarding your perception,

interest and motivation about the topic. You will be asked

to answer about the following topics about; Academic Track,

Students Perception, Students Interest, Students Motivation

in choosing a strand.

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 The expected duration of your participation is from 1-3

weeks.

3. PEOPLE RISKS OR DISCOMFORTS

No possible risks can pose danger to you in any form during

the conduct of this study. The implementation of the method

may last for 3 weeks and the actual survey will last for 30

minutes.

4. POSSIBLE BENEFITS

The findings of this research will benefit you to determine

what proposed program and intervention to be crafted to help

Grade 10 Students in Choosing a Strand in Academic Track of

Senior High School.

5. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

No amount will be required from you during your

participation in this study.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Your identity in this study will be treated with utmost

confidentiality. The results will be published for academic

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 purposes only. However, any data obtained as a result of

your participation in this study may be checked by the

sponsor, by the person conducting this study or by the

research panelists.

7. TERMININATION OF RESEARCH STUDY

You are free to choose whether or not to participate in this

study. There will be no penalty if you choose not to

participate. You may withdraw from your participation at my

time without penalty.

8. AVAILABLE SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Any further questions you have about this study will be

answered by the researchers.

9. AUTHORIZATION

I have read and understood this consent form, and I

volunteer to participate in this research study. I

understand that I will receive a copy of this form. I

voluntarily choose to participate, but I understand that my

consent does not take away any legal rights in the case of

negligence or other legal fault by anyone who is involved in

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 this study. I further understand that nothing in this

consent form is intended to replace any applicable laws.

_________________________________________
Participant’s Signature Over Printed Name
Date: _____________________

_______________________________________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Over Printed Name
Date: ______________________

__________________________________________
Researcher’s Signature Over Printed Name
Date: _______________________
THE INSTRUMENTS

PART I. PROFILE
DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check
the box appropriate to your answer.

NAME (Optional):_____________________

AGE: 14 years old

15 years old
16 years old
GENDER AT BIRTH: Male
Female
SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS IN TERMS OF MONTHLY SALARY OF
THE PARENTS/GUARDIAN:
P 15,000.00 below
P 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
P 30,000.00 – 50,000.00
P 60,000.00 above
ORDER OF BIRTH IN THE FAMILY: Eldest child

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 Middle child
Youngest child
Others

GENERAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE: 90-100%

85-89%
80-84%
75-79%
Below 75

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART II. STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent

3 - True of Me

2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent

1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

A. Academic Track 5 4 3 2 1

1. I think Academic Track is much

better than any other track offered
in Senior High School Curriculum.

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 2. I believe that Academic Track in
Senior High School Curriculum will
help me to improve specific skills.
3. I think Academic Track in Senior
High School Curriculum is the track
that fits my abilities.
4. I believe that choosing Academic
Track in Senior High School
Curriculum will offer me a lot of
opportunities when I enter college.
5. I think Academic Track is not a
good track for me in Senior High
School.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART II. STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent

3 - True of Me

2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent

1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

B. Choosing STEM Strand 5 4 3 2 1

1. I think STEM Strand is much better

than any other strand in Academic
Track offered in Senior High School
Curriculum.
2. I believe that STEM Strand of
Academic Track in Senior High School

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 Curriculum will help me to improve
specific skills.
3. I think STEM Strand of Academic
Track in Senior High School
Curriculum is the track that fits my
abilities.
4. I believe that choosing STEM
Strand in the Academic Track of
Senior High School Curriculum will
offer me a lot of opportunities when
I enter college.
5. I think STEM Strand in Academic
Track is not a good strand for me in
Senior High School.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART II. STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent

3 - True of Me

2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent

1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

C. Choosing HUMSS Strand 5 4 3 2 1

1. I think HUMSS Strand is much

better than any other strand in
Academic Track offered in Senior High
School Curriculum.
2. I believe that HUMMS Strand of
Academic Track in Senior High School

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 Curriculum will help me to improve
specific skills.
3. I think HUMSS Strand of Academic
Track in Senior High School
Curriculum is the track that fits my
abilities.
4. I believe that choosing HUMMS
Strand in the Academic Track of
Senior High School Curriculum will
offer me a lot of opportunities when
I enter college.
5. I think HUMSS Strand in Academic
Track is not a good strand for me in
Senior High School.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART II. STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent

3 - True of Me

2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent

1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

D. Choosing GAS Strand 5 4 3 2 1

1. I think GAS Strand is much better

than any other strand in Academic
Track offered in Senior High School
Curriculum.
2. I believe that GAS Strand of
Academic Track in Senior High School

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 Curriculum will help me to improve
specific skills.
3. I think GAS Strand of Academic
Track in Senior High School
Curriculum is the track that fits my
abilities.
4. I believe that choosing GAS Strand
in the Academic Track of Senior High
School Curriculum will offer me a lot
of opportunities when I enter
college.
5. I think GAS Strand in Academic
Track is not a good strand for me in
Senior High School.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART II. STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent

3 - True of Me

2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent

1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

E. Choosing ABM Strand 5 4 3 2 1

1. I think ABM Strand is much better

than any other strand in Academic
Track offered in Senior High School
Curriculum.
2. I believe that ABM Strand of
Academic Track in Senior High School

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 Curriculum will help me to improve
specific skills.
3. I think ABM Strand of Academic
Track in Senior High School
Curriculum is the track that fits my
abilities.
4. I believe that choosing ABM Strand
in the Academic Track of Senior High
School Curriculum will offer me a lot
of opportunities when I enter
college.
5. I think ABM Strand in Academic
Track is not a good strand for me in
Senior High School.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART III. LEVEL OF INTEREST

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent
3 - True of Me
2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent
1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

A. Career Wanted to Pursue 5 4 3 2 1

1. The strand I preferred in the Academic

Track of Senior High School is aligned with
the career I wanted to pursue.
2. I choose strand in the Academic Track of
Senior High School base on my interest.
3. My abilities is fitted with the strand I
preferred in Academic Track of Senior High
School.
4. The strand I preferred in Academic Track
of Senior High School is match with my skills
5. I am passionate about particular field
that is aligned with the strand under

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 Academic Track I will choose.
6. I want to pursue the strand under Academic
track that offers more opportunities in
choosing a career.
7. The level of my interest in choosing a
strand under Academic Track in Senior High
School Department is aligned to my preferred
particular career may change over time as I
gain more knowledge
8. I am highly interested in a particular
career that’s why I will choose the strand
under Academic Track in SHS Department that
is aligned to it.
9. I want to pursue the career and strand
under Academic Track in SHS department that I
am passionate about.
10. My interest does not involve in choosing
a strand in Academic Track of Senior High
School.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART III. LEVEL OF INTEREST

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check
the box appropriate to your answer.
5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent
4 - True of Me at the Great Extent
3 - True of Me
2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent
1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

B. Professional Life 5 4 3 2 1

1. I chose the strand I preferred because I

believe it will benefit me from the future.
2. I chose the strand I preferred because the
career aligned with it have high salary.
3. I choose the strand because I want to have
a stable job or income in the future.
4. The strand under Academic Track I will
choose is aligned to the profession I want in
the future.
5.I believe that if I choose a particular
strand under Academic track in SHS department
or career that I’m interested with, I can
have a greater chance of job satisfaction in

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 that chosen career.
6. I believe that if I choose the strand
under Academic Track in SHS department I’m
highly interested with that is aligned to my
choice of career can lead to better job
opportunities and career development.
7. I will choose the strand under Academic
Track that is aligned with my future goals.
8. I will choose the strand under Academic
Track that I think could lead me to success
in my professional life.
9. I will choose the strand under Academic
Track because professionalism than pursuing
the career I wanted.
10. I am practical in choosing a strand in
Academic Track of Senior High School because
my career depends on it.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART IV. LEVEL OF MOTIVATION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent
3 - True of Me
2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent
1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

A. A. Peer Influence 5 4 3 2 1
1. My friends wants me to pursue specific
strand under academic track.
2. My friends force me to pursue specific
strand under academic track.
3. My friends push me to choose what strand
under academic track I will choose even
though I don’t want that strand.
4. My friends wants me to pursue specific
strand under academic track that similar to
them.

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 5. I will choose a strand under academic
track that is similar to my friends just to
fit in .

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART IV. LEVEL OF MOTIVATION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent
3 - True of Me
2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent
1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

B. B. Parents Pressure 5 4 3 2 1

1. My parents wants me to pursue the career

they wanted for me so I will choose the
strand that is aligned to that career.
2. My parents expect me to choose the strand
that is aligned to a career with high-
paying or prestigious career.
3. My parents pressure me to choose the
strand under academic track in SHS
curriculum that is aligned to a career that
can prioritize the needs of my family.
4. My parents pressure me to pursue a strand

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 that is aligned to the career that favors
our family values and beliefs.
5. I am pressured to choose a strand that is
aligned to the career that will make my
parents proud or fulfill my parents’
expectations.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART IV. LEVEL OF MOTIVATION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent
3 - True of Me
2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent
1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

C. C. Family Influence 5 4 3 2 1
1. My family had a huge contribution of my
chosen career.
2. My family motivate me to pursue the
strand I really want.
3. I am motivated in pursuing a career in a
field that is similar to my parents’
profession.
4. My family provides me with full support
and motivate me to study and choose a career
I really want.
5. My family motivate me to choose a strand

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 under academic track in Senior High School
that they prefer for me.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART IV. LEVEL OF MOTIVATION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent
3 - True of Me
2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent
1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

D. D. Personal Choice 5 4 3 2 1

1. I am motivated to pursue a strand that I

personally choose.
2. I want to choose a strand that is aligned
to the course I will take in college.
3. I feel supported and motivated in
choosing a strand I really want without
encouragement by others.
4. I feel motivated to personally choose the
strand I want to take in entering Senior
High School.
5. I feel supported to personally choose the

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 strand I want to take in entering Senior
High School.

THE INSTRUMENTS

PART IV. LEVEL OF MOTIVATION

DIRECTION: Kindly fill-out the following survey form. Check

the box appropriate to your answer.

5 - True of Me at the Very Great Extent

4 - True of Me at the Great Extent
3 - True of Me
2 - Not True of Me at the Great Extent
1 - Not True of Me at the Very Great Extent

E. E. Passion 5 4 3 2 1

1. I feel motivated to pursue a strand that

match my passion.
2. My passion is my primary motivation in
choosing strand in academic track in Senior
High School department.
3. My passion inspire me to choose a strand
under academic track in Senior High School
department.
4. My passion influence me in choosing
strand under academic track in Senior High
School department that aligned in the course

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 I will take in college.
5. My passion encourage me to choose strand
under academic track in Senior High School
department.

A. Letter to the School Principal Asking Permission to

Conduct the Research in San Jose National High School

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 B. Letter Asking Permission of the parents respondents-

Grade 10 students to participate in the survey

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 C. Letter Asking Permission to the adviser of the

respondents- Grade 10 students to participate in the

survey

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 D. Letter Asking Permission to the subject teacher of the

respondents- Grade 10 students to participate in the

survey

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 E. Letter to School Heads/ Guidance Councilor for the

Validation of Instruments

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 F. Letter Asking for the Assistance of a Teacher in

Proofreading the Research Paper

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 G. Letter Asking the Assistance of a Statistician in

Testing the Reliability of the Instruments

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 CURRICULUM VITAE

RYZZA MAE ALEJANDRO SAMAR

Masagana B, Bagong Sikat, San Jose,
Occidental Mindoro
sammarryzza@gamail.com

Educational Background

Junior High School San Jose National High School 2022

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occ. Mdo.

Elementary School Bagong Sikat Elementary School 2018

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occ. Mdo.

Personal Information

Date of Birth May 12, 2006

Place of Birth San Jose, Occ. Mindoro
Age 16
Gender Female
Civil Status Single
Nationality Filipino
Religion Catholic
Father’s Name Rex Delgado Samar
Mother’s Name Marita Alejandro Samar

Academic Achievement

Junior High School With High Honors 2022-202

Elementary With Honors 2018-2012

Character reference

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 Name: Ma. Leah Penaflor
Work/Position: Grade 10 adviser
Contact Number_________

CURRICULUM VITAE

GEM MARGARET DELA PENA ISIDORO

San Agustin, Central, San Jose,
Occidental Mindoro
gemmargaretisidoro@gmail.com

Educational Background

Junior High School San Jose National High School 2022

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occ. Mdo.

Elementary School Mangarin Elementary School 2018

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occ. Mdo.

Personal Information

Date of Birth September 12, 2006

Place of Birth Bagong Sikat,San Jose,Occ.Mdo.
Age 16
Gender Female
Civil Status Single
Nationality Filipino
Religion Catholic
Father’s Name Edwin Sales Isidoro
Mother’s Name Emelita Romay Dela Pena

Academic Achivement

Junior High School With High Honors 2022-2019

Elementary With Honors 2018-2012

Character reference

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 Name:________________
Work/Position__________
Contact Number_________

CURRICULUM VITAE

CLAUDINE SANTOS SINUHES

Kaunlaran, Bagong Sikat, San Jose,
Occidental Mindoro
sinuhenclaudine@gmail.com

Educational Background

Junior High School San Jose National High School 2022

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occ. Mdo.

Elementary School Bagong Sikat Elementary School 2018

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occ. Mdo.

Personal Information

Date of Birth October 1, 2005

Place of Birth Bagong Sikat,San Jose,Occ.Mdo.
Age 17
Gender Female
Civil Status Single
Nationality Filipino
Religion Catholic
Father’s Name Candido Pagdanganan Sinuhen
Mother’s Name Edna Santos Sinuhen

Academic Achivement

Junior High School With Honors 2022-2019

Elementary With Honors 2018-2012

Character reference
Name:________________

STEM San Jose National High School

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
43-8742 6811/ 043-8742 6759
Thesis 2023 301599@deped.gov.ph
Mixed Method Research Design San Jose NHS, Leader School, Promoting excellence in education

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Contact Number_________

CURRICULUM VITAE

MELNET PEREZ MARISGA

Mangarin, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
melnetmarisga9@gmail.com

Educational Background

Junior High School San Jose National High School 2022

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occ. Mdo.

Elementary School Mangarin Elementary School 2018

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occ. Mdo.

Personal Information

Date of Birth November 9, 2005

Place of Birth Mangarin,San Jose,Occ.Mindoro
Age 17
Gender Female
Civil Status Single
Nationality Filipino
Religion Catholic
Father’s Name Melchor Palmes Marisga
Mother’s Name Janette Perez Marisga

Academic Achivement

Elementary With Honors 2018-2012

Junior High School

Character reference
Name:________________

STEM San Jose National High School

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
43-8742 6811/ 043-8742 6759
Thesis 2023 301599@deped.gov.ph
Mixed Method Research Design San Jose NHS, Leader School, Promoting excellence in education

94
 Work/Position__________
Contact Number_________

STEM San Jose National High School

Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
43-8742 6811/ 043-8742 6759
Thesis 2023 301599@deped.gov.ph
Mixed Method Research Design San Jose NHS, Leader School, Promoting excellence in education

95