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CHANGES OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES
DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS TO THE STUDENTS OF
MERIDIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION S.Y. 2021-2022
BALDUEZA, Nick Romeo Joaquin, P.
GARCIA, Shiela Mae V.
ILAGAN, Carla Mae B.
MAGOTE, Dexter John F.
RONQUILLO, York Uno M.
A Research Proposal
Presented to the Faculty of
MERIDIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION INC.
January 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
The Problem and Its Background
Introduction . . . . . . . . . 4
Background of the Study . . . . . . . 5
Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . 7
Assumption of the Study . . . . . . . 8
Objectives . . . . . . . . . 9
Conceptual Framework . . . . . . . 10
Conceptual Paradigm . . . . . . . 11
Theoretical Framework . . . . . . . 12
Significance of the Study . . . . . . . 13
Scope and Limitations . . . . . . . .
14
Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature and Studies
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . 16
Foreign Literature . . . . . . . . 17
Local Literature . . . . . . . . 18
Foreign Studies . . . . . . . . 19
Local Studies . . . . . . . . . 20
Synthesis . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 3
Research Methodology
Research Method . . . . . . . . 24
Research Design . . . . . . . . 25
Respondents of the Study . . . . . . . 26
Data Gathering Procedure . . . . . . . 27
Research Instrument . . . . . . . . 27
Statistical Treatment . . . . . . . . 28
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Chapter I
The Problem and It’s Background
Introduction
In times like these, we all know that the Covid-19 Virus is affecting a large number of
people. Many people have lost their employment as a result of this. Thousands of school-aged
children who will be confined at home for an unknown and unforeseeable period of time,
including those who are now studying on their own, are expected to become agitated and
restless. This, in turn, would have an impact on their mental health. As a result, it influenced
their academic performance at school as well as their physical health. Many students are now
undecided about whether or not to continue their studies.
We all learn that what we are experiencing right now teaches us more about
ourselves. Students nowadays spend a lot of time on social media, so we decided to create an
online platform group where you can help other students by posting school-related stuff, which
helps reduce their anxiety, and other students can interact with it. In this case, students will feel
that they are not alone in having these thoughts that others do as well. It is only applicable to
students who are having difficulty with their studies and want to improve their academic
performance. Simply clicking the link will take you to the group's online platform. As a result,
we cast all of students votes.
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COVID-19 has had a significant impact on how worldwide education is delivered.
Due to the pandemic, millions of students were affected by educational institution closures,
resulting in the largest online movement in educational history. Universities had to quickly
change to virtual and digital techniques as a result of the unexpected shift away from classrooms
in many parts of the world. Many people believe that after the pandemic, the adoption of online
distance learning will continue. A new hybrid educational paradigm is predicted to emerge, and
given the digital divide, new educational approaches may worsen inequality gaps. This is one of
the first empirical studies to look into the impact of a sudden shift from face-to-face to online
distance learning at one of the universities due to COVID-19 lockdown.
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Background of the Study
Senior is typically the high point of a student's high school career. Seniors this year are
worried about being able to graduate. They're worried about being able to qualify and be fully
prepared for college admission. The COVID-19 pandemic led to numerous governments
deciding to close schools for several weeks in spring 2020. Results indicate a negative effect of
school closures on student achievement, specifically in younger students and students from
families with low socioeconomic status. Education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive
rise of e-learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms. The
transition to online learning has implications not only for teachers, who need to change their
courses but also for students, who need to adapt to the new learning environment. Educators and
parents taking notice and many are considering whether the shift to online education will lead to
lasting changes for students who move out of the classroom.
One of the most important consequences of the transition to online learning is its impact
on students' health and sleeping habits. Students must be organized, self-motivated, and have a
high level of time management to participate in an online program. Online learning methods can
be an effective alternative educational medium for mature and self-disciplined students but are
unsuitable for learning environments that depend on the learner. Students' commitment to time is
often misinterpreted as meaning that online courses require less time an effort than traditional
courses. This shows the effect of not being able to interact with other students and teachers in an
online school, which can result in serious negative effects.
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Online learning can lead to students not developing the necessary communicative skills.
In addition, students must have high-speed internet access at home, which can lead to
complications if it is not available. Impacts include the lack of efficiency of technology, the
difficult for students to understand the concepts taught, and online learning causes isolation and
that causes the changes of academic performance of every senior high student
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Statement of the Problem
This study sought to determine the changes of Senior High School student performance
due to Covid-19 Virus of Meridian Educational Institution School year 2021-2022. Specifically,
this study sought to answer the following questions;
1. What are the effects of this Covid 19 Virus to their academic performances?
2. What are the changes in the class performance of the Senior High School students in
Meridian Educational Institution?
3. How do students cope with the changes in their academic performance?
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Assumption of the Study
This study is conducted base on the following assumptions:
1. That there is a change in the academic performance of the students due to pandemic.
2. That having this Covid-19 pandemic has a great effect to the students.
3. Other researchers will use this research as a guide for them.
4. Determines the changes of academic performances of students.
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Objectives
Our objectives is that we need to determine the respondent demographic profiles of
Senior High School students in Meridian Educational Institution and also their answers about our
survey questionnaires.
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Conceptual Framework
Input Process Output
Conducting Data Collection
Demographic
Profile Questionnaires Analyzation of
Collected Data
Student’s Name
Action Plan
Student’s Age Online Surveys
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Conceptual Paradigm
We the researchers conducted a survey to the Grade 11 students of Meridian Educational
Institution. After we made the survey, we researchers performed the data analysis and we
gathered the exact percentage of those Grade 11 students' opinion. After the data analysis, we
provided the action plan and that action plan has included the right information, and also the
results of the survey.
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Theoretical Framework
Theory of Academic Performance
The theory of academic performance (ToP) was developed by Elger (2007). The theory
emphasizes six foundational concepts to form a framework that can be used to explain
performance as well as performance improvements. To perform is to produce valued results. A
performer can be an individual or a group of people engaging in a collaborative effort.
Developing performance is a journey, and level of performance describes location in the journey.
Current level of performance depends holistically on six components: context, level of
knowledge, levels of skills, level of identity, personal factors, and fixed factors. Three axioms
are proposed for effective performance improvements. These involve a performer’s mindset,
immersion in an enriching environment, and engagement in reflective practice.
The theory of performance is a challenge to educators: by improving our own
performance, we empower ourselves to help others learn and grow. As advocated by Harvard’s
Project Zero, performance is closely related to learning-for-understanding (Wiske, 1998). When
people learn and grow, they are empowered to create results that make a difference. Working and
learning together in ways that make the world better has been a primary goal of higher education
throughout the ages.
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Significance of the Study
The importance of this study is:
Future Researchers - This study will also serve as a useful reference and guide for
future researchers.
Parents - This research will be helpful for them to know why their child/children school
performance change due to the Covid-19 Virus.
School - They will have information why there is a change in the student's performance.
The respondent's answers can help them to adjust their learning system.
Students - In the title, it indicates there that we are scoping students as the research
respondents. Students can receive the information when they are going to talk about the
changes of the student's performance due to the Covid-19 Virus.
The Researchers - As the researchers, while doing the study, they will learn something
new and informed as they do the research.
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Scope and Limitations
The study will not cover other problems that are not consider as reason why students
change their academic performance due to covid-19 pandemic, each of the respondents is given
the same questionnaires to answer. The results of this study will be applicable only to the
respondents of this study and not be used as a measure to the effects of Covid-19 to the academic
performance of the students who do not belong to the population of this study. The main source
of data are the questionnaire, which is prepared by the researchers.
Furthermore, the study only revolved to Senior High School student of Meridian
Educational Institution.
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Definition of Terms
Academic Performance - the extent to which a student, teacher or institution has
attained their short or long-term educational goals.
Covid-19 - a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2.
Pandemic - a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole
country or the world at a particular time.
Research - the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in
order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Researcher - a person whose job involves discovering or identifying information
for use in a book, program, etc.
Study - the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an
academic subject, especially by means of books.
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CHAPTER II
Review of Related Literature and Studies
This chapter contains the related literature and studies that will serve as a relevant
guide and information to the study of Changes in Senior High Schools Academic Performances
due to Covid-19 Virus.
Review of Related Literature
Foreign Literature
The COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sumitra Pokhrel and Roshan Chhetri
(2021), has caused the greatest disruption of education systems in human history, affecting
almost 1.6 billion students in over 200 nations. More than 94 percent of the world's student
population has been touched by school, institution, and other learning facility closures. This has
resulted in significant changes in every part of our life. Traditional educational techniques have
been considerably disrupted by social alienation and limited movement policies. The reopening
of schools once the restrictions have been lifted is another challenge, as many new standard
operating procedures have been implemented. Many scholars have shared their work on teaching
and learning in various ways in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak. Face-to-face
instruction has been phased out at a number of schools, colleges, and universities. There is an
issue.
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According to (Laura Guisti 2021), during the covid 19 lockdown studies, half of
the students reported difficulties with concentration and learning abilities. On March 11, 2020,
the World Health Organization declared the pandemic a public health emergency, closing all
schools, universities, and workplaces, locking down the entire country, and prohibiting people
from leaving.
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Local Literature
According to Bonz Magsambol (2021) the effects of COVID-19 have been felt
all over the world since the beginning of 2020, where schools, malls and other non-essential
business are close. Philippines is one of the five countries in the world that have not started
physical classes since the pandemic began, they use online platforms to continue their schooling
and with that it affects the right to learn of more than 27 million Filipino students. As stated by
Bonz Magsambol (July 2020), the pandemic made the education difficult in financial and mental
problems which the families are struggling to fulfill their children’s needs for distance learning.
Without teachers explaining the lessons to students, the parents had to change their morning
routine so they can guide and motivate their children to answer their learning modules.
According to Chad De Guzman (2021) in the beginning of the surge of Covid 19
at March 2020 after the end of academic year, the Philippines stop face to face classes for the
protection of the students. According to UNESCO 24.9 million students are affected due to
pandemic. In October 2020 the department of education have solution to continue the education
while at home, online platforms, educational tv and radio and printed modules are the new way
of learning but it faces a lot of problem like don't have enough resources of students and
teachers. In March 2021 found that 99% of public-school students got passing marks but the
surveys show over 86% they learned less.
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Review of Related Studies
Foreign Studies
Anshu Narad (2016) stated that the academic performance is the main goal in
education that students must achieve in a specific period of time. It is affected by the
environment that the students have. He concluded that the academic performance of the students
determines the success and failure of the institution they’re in.
As reported by Heather Kauffman (2015), students evaluate online courses differently
than traditional classes. Negative attitudes can result in poor academic performance, such as a
lack of interest and effort. This review will look at a variety of factors that affect adult learners'
performance and satisfaction in online learning environments, including learning outcomes,
instructional design, and learner characteristics, as well as research recommendations and
implications for administrators, instructors, course designers, and students. Online learning may
not be the ideal solution for some students. Identifying key characteristics that lead to online
success versus failure could aid in predicting learning outcomes and preventing students from
enrolling in online courses if they are not suited to this type of learning environment.
Furthermore, knowing these learning traits may assist you in making better decisions.
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Local Studies
According to ( Ragpala, 2021) Covid 19 affected many countries especially the
Philippines and that causes the type of learning to change which affects the academic
performances of students. There are factors that affecting the academic performance of the
students, such as family, internet connection, time, health condition, social media, etc.
In agreement with Jessie S. Barrot et al. (2021), stated that the school system has just
been destroyed by an unexpected health catastrophe that has shook its foundation. Given the
current situation, gaining a more complete understanding of students' online learning experiences
during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial. Despite the fact that countless studies have been
conducted on the subject, little is known about the challenges students confront and the
techniques they employ to overcome them. The findings, which were based on a mixed-
methods approach, showed that online learning challenges among students differed in type and
intensity. Their most pressing concern was their home learning environment, while technical
knowledge and expertise was their least pressing concern.
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Synthesis
As we can see and notice, the Covid-19 Virus really has a major cause in every
aspect of our daily lives. Including office works, church ministries, and even student’s academic
journeys. This pandemic creates mental and physical health issues that affect every one of us.
Due to this our world start developing online meetings and work stuffs at home, in order for us to
be safe from the Covid-19 Virus.
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Chapter III
Research Methodology
This chapter aims to determine the respondent’s background, this also include
how many students participated in our research survey questionnaires. Through collecting data, it
helped us researchers find how the solution would be made.
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Research Method
In this study, we researchers conducted the qualitative method. This method
helped us researchers to gathered information and intellect about our respondent's primary
problems in having changes in Senior High School Academic Performances.
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Research Design
This study uses a phenomenological theory design to see if there are any changes
in the participation of students from Meridian educational institutions in online classes. The
researchers conducted a study to see if students at Meridian Educational Institution S.Y 2021-
2022 saw any changes in their senior high school academic performance as a result of the covid-
19 virus, and to see if they experienced any changes in the midst of the pandemic.
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Respondents of the Study
The respondents of the study conducted at Meridian Educational Institution
(MEI), the grade 11 and 12 students with the track of ABM, ICT and GAS because senior high
students are one of the students experience the changes in education due to pandemic. In grade
11 and 12 Senior High Student of ABM, ICT and GAS track in Meridian Educational Institution
have only 1 section in each track and all of the students are 76. They are the selected students
who answered the question that the researcher provided and to be used in the study.
Slovin’s Formula
N
n= 2
1+ N e
76
n= 2
1+76 (0.05)
76
n=
1+76 (0.0025)
76
n=
1+0.19
76
n=
1.19
n=63.8655= 64
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Data Gathering Procedure
We the researchers conducted a survey to the Senior High School students of
Meridian Educational Institution. After conducted the survey, we researchers performed the data
analysis so we gathered the exact percentage of those Senior High School Students' opinions.
After the data analysis, we provided the action plan and that action plan has included the right
information, and also the results of the survey.
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Research Instrument
In this study, the researcher used a set of questions that answered carefully and honestly
by senior high school students that helped our study more realistic and informative. The 1st part
of the question is their personal information and the 2nd part is about their performance changes
due to pandemic. We used Slovin's formula to identify the sample size and google forms for our
questionnaires.
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Statistical Treatment
As soon as the researchers gathered the responses of Senior High School
Students, they we’re analyzed, and organized it. Respondents were subjected to statistical
treatment to answer the questions proposed in the study. We used descriptive statistics like
frequency, count, percent and rank.
Relative Frequency
RF= f/N.100% Where RF – relative frequency
f – Frequency of response
N – Total number of cases
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CHAPTER IV
Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data
This chapter of the study covers presentations and analyses of data acquired by Meridian
Educational Institution's respondents. The presentation explains how the data from the survey
questionnaires we created was interpreted and analyzed. This covers the respondents' age, level,
and strand, as well as the question we provided.
[Link] Profile in terms of age
Age 15-16 17-18 19-older
Number of Response 13 (23.6%) 37 (67.3%) 5 (9.1%)
& Percentage (%)
Table 1.1 The total number of respondents and their age distribution as a percentage
With 37 responses and 67.3 percent, the majority of the respondents are 17 to 18 years
old, according to the age distribution by percentage and numbers. With thirteen responses and
23.6 percent, 15- to 16-year-old came in second. Finally, respondents aged 19 and up received a
total of five responses, accounting for 9.1% of the total. Meridian Educational Institution's senior
high school department provided a total of fifty-five responses.
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1.2 Level and Strand
Level and 11-GAS 11-ABM 11-ICT 12-GAS 12-ABM 12-ICT
Strand
Number of
Response &
Percentage
(%) 19 5 (9.09%) 5 (9.09%) 19 1 6
(34.54%) (34.54%) (10.90%)
(1.81%)
Table 1.2 The percentage and number of responses were distributed based on grade level and
strand
This table shows the number of responses and their percentages by level and strand.
Grade 11 and 12 GAS have the most responses, with a total of nineteen and 34.54 percent,
respectively. While 12 ICT has six responses, with a 10.90 percent response rate. In addition, 11
ICT and ABM tied for the same number of responses, with 34.54 percent. Finally, 12 ABM had
only one response, accounting for 1.81 percent of the total. A total of fifty-five responses were
obtained in Meridian Educational Institution's Senior High School Department.
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Interpretation of Data
Scaling from 1=Strongly Disagree to 4=Strongly Agree
Questions Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Is taking online
classes that hard
despite the 16.4% 60% 21.8% 1.8%
pandemic?
Do you find it
difficult to take
online classes 10.9% 61.8% 23.6% 3.6%
after the
pandemic?
Is academic
education as
essential to you
now as it was
when the 14.5% 72.7% 12.7% 0%
pandemic
struck?
Do you feel
comfortable
studying at 23.6% 49.1% 23.6% 3.6%
home?
Is it worth your
time to study
during this 30.9% 50.9% 18.2% 0%
period of crisis?
Are you
fulfilling your
responsibilities 32.7% 63.6% 3.6% 0%
as a student?
Do you like
studying in this
kind of situation 9.1% 38.2% 43.6% 9.1%
we have?
Would you
abandon your
studies in the 1.8% 14.5% 54.5% 29.1%
midst of the
pandemic?
Table 1. This table includes the Likert Scale questions as well as the percentage answers
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Questions Yes No
44.40% 55.60%
Q1. Are there other important
things affecting your classes
at home?
Q2. Is Covid-19 affecting your 35.60% 64.50%
academic results?
Table 1.1 This table includes the Contingency questions as well as the percentage answers
The majority of respondents from Meridian Educational Institution's Senior High School
Department responded that some of them are undecided and confused about the system of taking
online classes at home, particularly in terms of the Covid19-Virus, which has caused all of us to
be quarantined since March 2020. The students who said yes to the contingency questions said
they were mentally and physically unprepared to take online classes at home, and that it was still
preferable to go to school physically. Also, some claim to be unmotivated and have begun
procrastinating. Others, on the other hand, claim that there are several distractions, such as
family matters, house chores, and even internet issues. Furthermore, this causes students to be
less focused on their lessons at home and put less effort into studying, which can affect their
academic performance and achievement.
