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CHAPTER I
academic performance and accomplishment. According to Đurišić, M., and Bunijevac, M., students who do
well in school frequently come from families that promote a supportive and engaging learning environment
in their homes. On the other hand, students who struggle academically frequently come from homes where
parental support for educational aspirations is limited or where major gaps exist between what is taught at
home and what is covered in the school curriculum. As outlined by Movchan, S., the learning environment
encompasses the physical and psychological backdrop where education occurs, whether within classroom
walls or the comfort of home. This concept covers tangible components like educational materials and
technology, as well as the social dynamics involving educators and family members. Expanding on this
notion, another study highlights the significance of factors such as adequate lighting, a peaceful study area,
and access to educational resources. These elements wield substantial influence over the learning process,
making them vital for fostering successful educational experiences, both in traditional school settings and
One of the causes of students facing difficulties in studying is the poor environment that they learn
in. As stated by Hendrix (2019) “Your study space plays a vital role in how effectively you learn and absorb
new information. Comfort, noise, lighting, and color can all affect your learning ability.”. Home
environments can be noisy, and crowded depending on the amount of people living in the home, and the
community they’re surrounded with, which can be distracting and dirty. Some parents have forgotten to take
note of their surroundings and disregard the fact that it might be a factor that hinders their child’s focus and
limits their learning ability. Due to this, the child may have grown accustomed to these conditions, like (1)
attending online classes in a messy area, (2) settling in a dark space to study, (3) and sticking to a noisy
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environment. A cluttered and untidy classroom is undoubtedly a distraction for students, hindering their
ability to concentrate (Impact of Cleanliness on Student Performance: Jack Laurie Cleaning Services, n.d.).
The cleanliness, noisiness, and crowdedness of their home environment can distract them and eventually
discourage them from their studies. Studies show that parents' educational level has the biggest and most
important impact on a young student's performance. Given that every child is born with different levels of
intelligence; however, a good productive environment accompanied by a proper learning facility will surely
help boost the intellectual capacity and academic capability of the child. However, it is a fact that there is a
great number of parents in the world who cannot provide basic needs, such as a proper learning area for
their children to study. With that said, this research aims to discover the relationship between the home
This study aims to help school institutions, future students, and their parents, better understand the
needs and overcome the gaps that learners face which hinder them from unlocking their full potential.
Studies show that low SES seriously impairs kids' academic performance and pushes them towards lower
levels. As a result, parents are the most powerful influence in achieving their children's academic goals.
Students go to school to learn, but learning doesn’t stop there. It continues wherever they go, so, their parents
must provide them a home that has a space that encourages them to learn and expand their knowledge,
despite the parents’ financial limitations. Mayer, S. E. (2010) found that wealthy parents are more likely to
raise successful children than struggling parents; since investing in a child's education will provide greater
results, wealthier parents may afford to spend more than poor parents. The encouragement of students from
their environment can promote learning and boost his/her capabilities, while discouragement from their
environment only depresses the abilities of students. This research will (1) recall the past knowledge on this
issue and implement it, (2) analyze the frequency of home environment issues in the population of Filipino
Families, (3) define the situation and achieve an in-depth understanding of the topic, (4) classify the
generalization of results, (5) and recognize the facts about this study.
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This study aims to examine the significance of the home environment on students’ educational
achievement.
4. What are the STEM (Chemistry) average Periodical scores of the students?
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Home environments are a significant factor regarding a student's academic performance. One
component in a home environment that can disrupt a student's learning at home is noise. Excessive noise
reduces the ability to hear lessons clearly and has a negative effect on a child's ability to learn (Classroom
Noise Pollution and Its Negative Effects | Knauf Insulation, n.d.). Children can work peacefully in a quiet
location at home, away from distractions and noise. The primary goal of having this quiet area is to support
kids in working quietly since it's during these times of silence that learned material is reinforced and new
information takes shape (Keep Calm and Study On Promoting Quiet Spaces around Schools and Homes,
2023). This doesn’t only apply to home environments but also to classrooms. Allowing students to sit
without distractions allows them to absorb content, remember it, and consider additional questions. They
can process their peers' feelings and ideas and consider the importance of other points of view (The Value
of Silence in Schools, n.d.).High background noise levels in the classroom can be detrimental to students'
performance because they may affect hearing and concentration. Another problem is the noise outside the
classroom. For instance, making too much noise in the hallways during exam time can disrupt regular
classroom instruction or distract those taking a test. (Classroom Noise | Control Noise in Schools, Colleges
In addition to this, the SES is another component of a student’s home environment. Higher-income
families are more likely to have access to educational resources such as books, educational toys, and learning
materials. Lower-income families may face challenges in providing such resources, which may have an
impact on a child's early learning environment. Children from low-income families are less likely to be
exposed to experiences that promote the development of fundamental reading acquisition skills such as
phonological awareness, vocabulary, and oral language (Buckingham, Wheldall, & Beaman-Wheldall,
2013). Children from low-income families enter high school with literacy skills that are five years behind
those of students from higher-income families (Reardon, Valentino, Kalogrides, Shores, & Greenberg,
2013). In 2014, the high school dropout rate among people aged 16-24 was higher in low-income families
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(11.6 percent) than in high-income families (2.8 percent; National Center for Education Statistics, 2014).
Low socioeconomic status and adversity have been linked to lower educational success (McLaughlin &
Sheridan, 2016). Career barriers are significantly higher for those from low-income families, people of
color, women, the disabled, and LGBTIQ-identified individuals (Blustein, 2013). Higher-income parents
may have more flexible work schedules, allowing them to participate more actively in their children's
education and extracurricular activities. Lower-income parents may face time constraints as a result of work
demands, which can impact parental involvement in their child's academic and social development. Parental
involvement at home and at school, such as parents reading to their children at home, encouraging and
supporting their children's learning, maintaining high aspirations and expectations for their children's
education and academic success, establishing communication, and discussing school issues with their
children, have all positively impacted children's academic achievement. SES influenced the relationship
between parental involvement and children's school success and acted as a moderator in this relationship.
Children from higher socioeconomic status families made better use of their parents' involvement due to
their parents' greater cultural capital. Nevertheless, the educational involvement that parents with lower
socioeconomic status can demonstrate is important in that it reduces the disadvantages that children from
poor and lower-educated families may encounter and the risk of academic failure. The impact of increased
parental involvement on poor and lower SES children was greater. And, these children made better use of
parental involvement and were able to boost their academic achievement to a certain extent. Nonetheless,
educational involvement by parents with lower socioeconomic status is important because it reduces the
disadvantages that children from poor and less educated families may face, as well as the risk of academic
failure. Increased parental involvement had a greater impact on poor and lower SES children, and these
children made better use of parental involvement and were able to boost their academic achievement to
some extent. Higher-income families frequently have more resources to invest in their children's education.
Access to books, educational materials, computers, and a quiet study space at home are all part of this.
Students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds may have more opportunities for tutoring, extracurricular
activities, and enrichment programs, which can improve their academic performance. Students who live in
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poverty are far more likely to be absent from school, which has an impact on their learning. Students with
higher educational levels and professional careers have stronger language skills than students with lower
educational levels because their parents speak to them more frequently and use a larger vocabulary, longer
sentences, direct and open-ended questions, questions that enhance higher-order thinking skills, and more
encouraging statements. The following are potential obstacles that students may face because of their
socioeconomic status: meeting their basic needs; having few educational resources (books, computers, etc.)
at home; having less access to enrichment (tutors, museums, etc.); having limited transportation options;
being homeless or transiency; having poor nutrition; receiving inadequate healthcare; having less help with
homework; delayed language development; being read to less frequently at home; having more
responsibilities (childcare, cooking meals, etc.) because parents work longer hours; and getting less
supervision at home. Due to this, students will struggle to do things like stay awake, focus, stay engaged,
attend class regularly, arrive on time, respond appropriately to authority figures, finish or turn in homework,
bring materials to class, communicate with other students, perform on grade level, stay in school, and
graduate. In a study, those who slept well compared to those who didn't used creative solutions twice as
frequently when faced with challenging math problems. Students who didn't get enough sleep had a one-
year or longer risk of failing their classes. People who sleep during the day are more likely to be involved
in car and workplace accidents. Sleep efficiency has been shown to be important for healing, cognitive
function, and memory integration. Students are especially vulnerable to sleep disturbances in this regard,
and the onset of the disorder among them has a detrimental impact on their academic performance in all
Historically, environmental factors have been overlooked in discussions about their impact on
academic performance in secondary schools. The school environment, however, emerges as a crucial
domain that demands attention for the improvement of students' academic outcomes. As identified by
Farooq et al. (2019), various factors contribute to student underperformance in Nigeria. These influences
can be broadly classified into home, school, and peer-related factors. Mangle (2017) used a multi-
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dimensional perspective to analyze learning outcomes in a comprehensive study. According to the findings,
students' aptitude, interests, home environment, peer interactions, and the quality of learning materials all
Notably, studies by Parveen (2017), Codjoe (2017), and Muola (2017) all confirm that, of these
factors, the home environment has the greatest influence. Home is considered the first institution where a
child begins the learning journey, and is emphasized as a critical determinant of academic success. In this
context, the mother assumes the role of the first teacher, and familial members collectively act as peers,
shaping the initial learning experiences of the child. The term "home environment" encompasses both the
physical and psychological aspects of the surroundings where a student resides. Recognizing and
understanding the specific elements within the home environment that contribute to, or, hinder academic
achievement is crucial for devising targeted interventions and support systems for students in secondary
education.
The study looks into how home circumstances, with a particular focus on emotional support and
cognitive stimulation, affect the academic achievement of kids connected with Child Protective Services
(CPS). The goal is to ascertain whether higher levels of these attributes are associated with subsequent
academic performance. And, whether placement type—biological/adoptive parent care, kinship care, or
non-kinship foster care—influences this relationship. 1,206 children ages 2 to 7 who participated in the
National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being are included in the study. The impact of placement
type on the link between Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) scores and later
Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement (WJ-ACH) scores is examined through moderation analyses
As a result of the impact of household income as a variable, the results show that although there
were statistically significant connections between HOME scores and WJ-ACH scores in bivariate analyses,
these relationships became statistically insignificant in multivariate analyses. The WJ-ACH scores of
children in non-kinship foster care were higher for some subscales. However, the placement type did not
seem to modify the relationship between academic achievement and HOME scores. The result highlights
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that the relationship between home surroundings and academic achievement is probably influenced by
characteristics at the child and caregiver levels as well as by the availability of financial resources.
According to the study, in order to reduce the likelihood of adverse outcomes for caregivers of children
associated with CPS in the future, measures that offer training and support to them should be given top
priority.
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This research will provide a new vision for approaching student’s educational achievement through
Students – This study will provide information to students regarding how to have a home environment that
provides material that is organized in a way where it can be easily assimilated into the student’s cognitive
model.
Educators – This study helps them know and understand how they can enhance the learning experience in
the classroom. To successfully give them a learning environment where they can learn without any
Future Administrators – Research on the significance of home environment on student groups equips
administrators with valuable insights for crafting policies and allocating resources effectively. These
findings enable administrators to develop targeted interventions addressing the diverse needs arising from
Students' Parents — This study can help parents better support and facilitate their children’s learning at
Future Researchers — The study's findings can be used to guide interventions, regulations, and
instructional strategies. It can be used to investigate particular aspects of the household setting that
encourage academic achievement, enabling focused assistance. As a result, develop techniques for creating
CHAPTER II
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
The survey method will be used in the study. The survey method is a kind of data collection where
people fill out arranged queries to provide information about themselves. Hard copies of the surveys will be
given to the respondents by the researchers so they may complete it. After that, the researchers will compile
Research Environment
This study will be conducted at Southwestern University PHINMA. The school is located at Villa
Research Respondent
This study involves fourth-year students in the JHS department of Southwestern University. The
respondents will provide us with the knowledge we need, based on their previous academic school year
Research Instrument
This study will utilize a research-made tool, a survey, to be validated and to be checked by the
Faculty of the Student of Education. The survey questions will be conducted face-to-face and will consist
The data-gathering instrument will be structured with a scale ranging from 1-5. Where in (5)
Always, (4) Often, (3) Occasionally, (2) Rarely, and the last one is (1) Never. This legend will help the
Research Procedure
Gathering of Data
A letter was submitted to the Principal of the Junior High School through the subject
coordinator to request authorization to formally conduct the study. Additionally, the researcher-
made instrument must be submitted side by side for validation and verification to a knowledgeable
faculty member at the School of Education. The adviser of the grade level that was selected as
Educational Achievement, will receive the same letter when it has been approved. Ultimately, the
Treatment of Data
The researchers used the Likert Scale with 4 points to calculate the data they received from
the respondents, and the options of their questionnaire “Never, Sometimes, Often, Always”. They
also used the DepEd grading system as a reference and created an FDT to interpret the scores of the
Chemistry 3rd Periodicals. The statistician gave the following formula to calculate the grand mean:
Definition of Terms
To enhance the reader's comprehension of the current study, the following terminology were
Disturbances refer to disruptions or interruptions within the home environment that adversely affect
students' ability to concentrate, study effectively, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
Educational Achievement refers to the level of academic success attained by students as a result of their
Home environment refers to the physical, social, and emotional setting within individuals' households,
Learning environment is the space in which students feel safe and supported in their pursuit of
knowledge.
STEM is An educational program to help primary and secondary students prepare for college. It's also an
Students are individuals who are engaged in formal learning within educational institutions such as
Student’s Parents are individuals who have legal guardianship and responsibility for the upbringing,
Well-being is the psychological, cognitive, social, and physical functioning, it is the satisfaction
CHAPTER III
The purpose of this chapter is to interpret the data, making it understandable for studying relationships,
testing hypotheses, and drawing conclusions. Included are the studies findings summary, data-driven
Table 1
Learning Areas
Statement Total Mean Interpretation
In the learning areas table it shows that it has a grand mean of 2.74 (often), it shows that the
respondents have sufficient learning materials and a comfortable learning area for them to work in. The data
interprets the comfortability their learning space gives them to achieve good academic performance.
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Particularly, the response "I am comfortable in my home setup for virtual or online learning." with 61 tallies,
highlights the importance of the want and need of a comfortable learning environment for the respondents.
Although, the statements "I engage in learning activities in the outdoor spaces of my home." , “I engage in
learning activities in my living room.” and “I have group study sessions or classes held in the dining area.”
receive tallies below 40, suggest public spaces that are not specifically designed for learning do not benefit
the respondents. It tells us that a private and quiet space is the way to go for a learning environment.
Furthermore, we can see that in the statements “I have a designated study or workspace at home.” and “I
use my bedroom for educational purposes, like reading or online learning.” with tallies over 50 prove that a
private and quiet environment is the key to a beneficial aspect for a students learning area. It emphasizes
the importance of a learning area in the home, as not having a specific area for learning hinders the
concentration and performance of the student. Meanwhile, the statement “I use technology for learning
purposes at home.” with 51 tallies, imply that the respondents use their devices often for learning purposes,
whether it is for research or simply playing music for concentration, a private and quiet environment
enhances their success rate of concentration and motivation with the use of their devices. The analysis is
also in line with other studies that highlight how important the learning area is to students' general wellbeing
and academic success. According to Wendy Hargreaves (2021) A well-considered study space has a
surprising amount of power to impact your academic success. That is extremely true because one of the
most important reasons for having a dedicated area for study is that it sharpens the mind and improves
concentration. A separate study area is better than using a bedroom, kitchen or living room. The student in
a dedicated study space is much less likely to be under disturbance by other people at home (Tips to Create
a Dedicated Study Space, 2019). Overall, the data and analysis shows the significance of a learning area in
Table 2
Home Environment
Statement Total Mean Interpretation
2.28 Often
Grand Mean:
In the Home Environment Table it shows that it has a grand mean of 2.28 (often), indicating frequent
disruptions at home, the data illustrates the challenges many students encounter in maintaining focus and
diligence among disturbances. Particularly, responses such as "I receive sufficient educational materials and
supervision upon returning from school" and "My family environment impacts my academic achievement,"
with tallies of 50 and 50 respectively, highlight the significance of consistent home support for better
academic outcomes. Although, the statement "My parents display indifference toward my education"
receives a tally of 40, suggesting occasional neglect that can disturb academic progress. Additionally, the
presence of parental discord, indicated by a tally of 45, further underscores the disruptive influence of family
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dynamics on academic success. The passage emphasizes the importance of addressing disturbances in the
home environment, as consistent disruptions hinder concentration and performance in school. This aligns
with the findings, where the "Always" category, with 32 tallies, signifies a significant number of individuals
consistently facing disruptions without exception. In contrast, the "Sometimes" category, with only 4 tallies,
respondents. The analysis also relates to existing research, which emphasizes the critical role of the home
environment in students' academic success and overall well-being. Creating a quiet space at home, according
to (2023, February 9) Monash Lens, is significant because this space in the home is one of the ways to allow
children to experience “flow” while fully engaging with their activity, further emphasizing the importance
of a supportive home environment. Overall, the data and analysis shows the significance of addressing
disturbances in the home environment to promote students' educational achievement and well-being.
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Table 3
Neighbors
The grand mean is represented as 2.14, which affirms that most students often have difficulties
with pursuing their academic studies and educational goals because of their environment’s factors such as
their neighborhood.
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Table 4
Chemistry Scores
Classes Frequency Class Mark F(x) Mean
29 - 31 2 30 60
32 - 34 2 33 66
38.12
35 - 37 2 36 72
38 - 40 6 39 234
41 - 43 3 42 126
44 - 46 2 45 90
The calculated mean score which is 38.12 is converted to its percent equivalent 76.24. The percent
equivalent is then compared to the DEPED’s transmutation table, it is found out that 76.24 is equal to 85
when transmuted. Using the DEPED’s letter grade scale, a grade of 85 means that the students' performances
Conclusion:
Based on the results of the study, the importance of both the learning area and home environment
in students' academic success. A comfortable and private learning space positively impacts concentration
and motivation, while supportive family dynamics contribute to diligence and achievement. However,
challenges such as parental indifference and household discord underscore the need for targeted
interventions to create a nurturing environment conducive to learning. Addressing these factors is essential
Recommendation:
1. Participating actively is the action the parents must take in their children's education by
attending school meetings, monitoring their progress, and providing academic support at
home.
2. Creating a schedule based on which place the student may learn most ef?iciently and
effectively possible.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A
Jerick Duaban
Principal, Junior High School
Southwestern University PHINMA
Cebu City
The undersigned are Grade 9 students of Southwestern University PHINMA - Junior High School
pursuing the SCX 058: Research 3.
In this regard, we will request permission from your office to conduct our research entitled “The
Significance of Home Environment on Student’s Educational Achievement” to Grade 10-Einstein of
this school. Rest assured that these guidelines on health protocol should be strictly followed and are
implemented during the gathering of data, and utmost confidentiality will be maintained.
Respectfully yours,
Group 2 – Researchers
Noted by:
HELIA C. ACSON HELIA C. ACSON
Teacher, Research 3 Adviser, Grade 10-Einstein
Approved by:
JERICK DUABAN
Principal, Junior High School
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APPENDIX B
Survey Questionnaire
This study is a requirement for partial fulfillment of the research of Grade 9 of Group 2, the purpose
of the study is to determine the relationship between the home environment and the educational achievement
of Grade 10-Einstein students. This is an academic exercise and all information will be treated
confidentiality.
Purpose: This survey is conducted to obtain information that will help our study entitled "The
Significance of Home Environment on Student’s Educational Achievement on Grade 10-Einstein students."
Please spare a few minutes of your time to answer the following questions.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
A. LEARNING AREAS
C. NEIGHBORS
CURRICULUM VITAE
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nickname: Shy
Age: 14 years old
Birthday: August 20, 2009
Birthplace: Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Luzon
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: Christian
Civil Status: Single
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Elementary School: Matilda L. Bradford Christian School (2015-2023)
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Nickname: tanin, el
Age: 14 years old
Birthday: July 02, 2009
Birthplace: Dipolog, City
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Civil Status: Single
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: