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APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis hereto entitled:

THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE CAREER

CHOICE FACTORS OF THE GRADE 12 STUDENTS AT
TANAUAN CITY COLLEGE
A.Y. 2018-2019

Prepared and submitted by Joyce Ann T. Gonzaga, Leopoldo R.

Morte II, Rina M. Perez, Mikee C. Sarmiento, Marry Chin S. Uno, Ryan A.
Villanueva in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education major in Electrical has
been examined and recommended for acceptance and approval for
PRE- ORAL EXAMINATION.

IMELDA MAGPANTAY, LPT, MAED

Adviser

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of

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JASCELYNN N. OLIMPIADA, LPT, MEM

Chairman

KENAZ PEREZ, LPT

______________________________ SHARA MAY N. JALLORES, LPT
______________________________
Member Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education major in Electrical.

JASCELYNN N. OLIMPIADA, MEM

Program Head, School of Teacher Education

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to acknowledge and give thanks for the

following people who have contributed efforts and supported them

throughout their research project.

Ms. Shara May N. Jallores, the Research Project Teacher for her

unwavering support, guidance and insight throughout this study.

Ms. Imelda P. Magpantay, Thesis Adviser, for her kindness, patience,

and knowledge to make the study possible.

The School Heads and School Administrators, Instructors and Students

of Tanauan City College, for their hospitality and understanding in allowing

the researchers to conduct surveys in their schools.

The researchers would also like to thank their peer-friends and family

who have supported them along the way and for their encouragement

and belief to complete this study.

Above all, Almighty God, who had given the researches His divine

love, grace and guidance, and for making this study more valuable and

possible.

The Researchers

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DEDICATION

The researchers dedicated the research study to God Almighty the

creator, the strong pillar, the source of strength, inspiration, wisdom,

knowledge and understanding throughout the study. They would like to

wholeheartedly dedicate this humble piece of work to their family and

friends. A special feeling of gratitude to their loving parents for their moral

support and passionate encouragement made it possible for them to

complete this project.

For their professor, Ms. Shara May Jallores for her guidance and being

the advisor during the time it took them to complete this project.

For all the members of the paper committee, Joyce Ann T. Gonzaga,

Leopoldo R. Morte II, Rina M. Perez, Mikee C. Sarmiento, Marry Chin S. Uno,

Ryan A. Villanueva, who have given their time to do their best work. They

are all thankful for everyone’s contribution and support.

J.A. T. G.
L. R. M.
R. M. P.
M. C. S.
M.C. S. U.
R.A. V.

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THESIS ABSTRACT

Title: THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO

THE CAREER CHOICE FACTORS OF THE GRADE 12
STUDENTS AT TANAUAN CITY COLLEGE A.Y. 2018-2019

Researchers: Joyce Ann T. Gonzaga

Leopoldo R. Morte II
Rina M. Perez
Mikee C. Sarmiento
Marry Chin S. Uno
Ryan A. Villanueva

Degree: Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education

Major in Electrical

Year: 2018

Adviser: Imelda Magpantay, LPT, MAED

Institution: Tanauan City College

SUMMARY

The primary objectives of this study are to assess the career choice

factors and its relation to the academic performance of Grade 12 students

at Tanauan City College, as a basis for thesis. Specifically, it sought to

address the questions; 1) What are the determinants and factors of

environment and how it helps the student in leading a particular direction?

2) How opportunities might have influenced a student’s career choice? 3)

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Why the perceptions of one’s personality may have determined the route

they took in their career choice process? and 4) How does the interest

influence the career choice of an individual?

Moreover, this study served as a basis used to come up with the career

guidance plan. It benefits all the grade 12 senior high students to decide

effectively and sufficiently on their career path. On the other hand, the

school could also provide appropriate curriculum based upon the selection

of the program of students and the demands of the society. Thus, teachers

and school administrator would be more proficient on providing the needs

of the students on becoming globally competitive individuals.

This study used survey questionnaires on gathering the data from the

grade 12 senior high school students at Tanauan City College. The result of

the data was thoroughly tabulated and analyzed.

Quantitative descriptive correlation research design was used on

testing the significant relationship between the senior high school students’

academic performance and the factors affecting career choice which are

concerned with their future decision making in choosing a career.

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The results of this study interpret the significant relationship of one or

more factors to the academic performance of the students. It entails that

students were particular with their personality traits and the opportunities

with the average weighted mean of 3.90 and 3.66 respectively unlike with

the environment. The null hypothesis for environment with average

weighted mean of 3.16 signifies that students were either agree or disagree

on associating themselves with the society. Thus, the findings of this study

concluded that personality and opportunity were best considered by the

students compared with environment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

Title Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Acknowledgement ii

Dedication iii

Thesis Abstract iv

Table of Contents vii

List of Tables x

CHAPTER

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction 1
Theoretical Framework 4
Research Paradigm 5
Statement of the Problem 6
Hypothesis 7
Scope and Delimitations 7
Significance of the Study 8
Definition of Terms 9

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2 A REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Review of Related Literature and Studies 12

Synthesis 37

3 METHODOLOGY

Research Design 40
Research Locale 41
Population and Sampling 42
Respondents of the Study 42
Instrumentation 43
Data-Gathering Procedure 45
Ethical Considerations 46
Treatment for Quantitative Data 47

4 PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS 49

5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS 61

Summary 61

Findings 63

Conclusions 64

Recommendations 66

6 REFERENCES 68

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APPENDICES

Appendix A: Letter of Validation 76

Appendix B: Research Instrument 79

Appendix C: Letter for Distribution of Questionnaire 80

Appendix D: Computation of Weighted Mean 81

Appendix E: Computation of Significant Relationship 83

CURRICULUM VITAE 84

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List of Tables
Table Pages
Table 1 Academic Performance 49

Table 2.1 Environment 51

Table 2.2 Personality 52

Table 2.3 Opportunity 54

Table 3.1 Career Choice Factors 55

Table 3.2 Significant Relationship between

Academic Performance and

The factors in choosing a career 57

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