THE IMPACT OF TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCES OF GRADE 10 DA VINCI LEARNERS IN POLOMOLOK

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in

ENGLISH 10

Submitted by:
LISA CEZ CANTO
BEBEBOY BITUIN
ASHLEY BILBAO
GEORGIA FAELDONEA
HEART BACALING
Researchers

March 2024
 Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Throughout the history, there has been great emphasis on the effective and efficient

management of time, which has also been considered the key to success (Pugh & Nathwani,

2017; Nasrullah & Khan, 2015). Frederick Winslow Taylor gave the concept to use time

management for analyzing time and motion studies of employees with aim the decrease time

wasting and unproductive work (Savino, 2016). In this competitive era, for high performance,

the organization and direction emphasize on searching time management tools (Kumar &

Aithal, 2019). It has also been advised to start practicing time management from the early

student life (Valle et al., 2016). Time management has also been defined as a form of self-

management with a clear emphasis on time understanding what activities to do; how to do

them more efficiently; in what time it should be done and when is the correct time to the

particular activity (Savino, 2016). It has also been association with low anxiety and greater

academic achievement in students (Jenaabadi, Nastiezaie, & Jalalzaei, 2016).

Time management is a crucial skill that influences various aspects of life, including

academic performance, personal well-being, and future career success. The ability to manage

time effectively can significantly impact a student's academic journey, especially during the

critical years of high school. This study focuses on Grade 10 students in Da Vinci section of

Polomolok National High School, examining how their time management skills affect their

academic achievements. It aims to uncover the relationship between effective time

management in academic success, providing insights into the potential benefits of cultivating

these skills at an early age.

The influence of time management on academic performance is of interest. Time is an

important factor in measuring productivity, profits and wages. This allows students to

perform work and required tasks and improve their academic performance in accordance with

that predetermined standard. There have been many studies that found association between

greater academic achievement and effective time management as students acquire strategies

that helps them in meeting competing demands (Nadinloyi et al., 2013; Kharadze, Gulua, &

Davit, 2017). The curriculums in higher education institutes are designed in a way that gets to

peak and troughs in the workload of students requiring them to manage between their work-

life balance, often without the support of institution. Students have previously linked negative

educational results with poor time management which could be partially self-serving bias,

however, there have been ample studies that establish this association (Nadinloyi et al., 2013;

Kharadze, Gulua, & Davit, 2017).

Chapman and Rupured (2014) explain the concept of time many ways such as;

People are different in terms of time. Nowadays, the view of other cultures is that time is

flowing in a linear way with beginning and end, there is no reward and there is a limit to life.

Individual concept of time management depends on the nature of motivation, function, and

needs. Human behavior on time is an action taken from values that need to deal with the time

as well as social environments. Human values over time is a complex, where values turn into

this situation and the emergence of new motives process. The appearance of symptoms of

speed, because of the relationship of time to performance, which like tension, anxiety and

other symptoms that became characteristic of time.

 The purpose of the study is to know The Impact of Time Management Skills in the

Academic Performance of Grade 10- Da Vinci Learners in Polomolok National High School.

The study objectives also include to find out the effectiveness of the preplanning and the

instantaneous planning on academic performance. This research will add self-evaluation to

student’s daily habit and plan. Also, it will provide knowledge and recommendation for skills

that can assist student for perfect personal strategic plan. It will also help to overcome the

wrong common rumors statements about time management and will rise awareness about

procrastinating behavior of time management and its effect on academic performance among

Grade 10- Da Vinci learners.

Statement of the Problem

The general objective of this study is to know the impact of time management skills in

academic performance of Grade 10- Da Vinci learners in Polomolok National High School.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the level of Time Management Skills of Grade 10- Da Vinci Learners of

Polomolok National High School?

2. How Grade 10- Da Vinci manage their time in academic performances?

3. What is the impact of Time Management Skills to the Academic Performances of Grade

10- Da Vinci Learners?

Scope and Delimitation

This research focuses on presenting the impacts of time management on students of

Polomolok National High School from Grade-10 Da Vinci learners in the 2023-2024

academic year.
 This study encourages the students of Grade 10- Da Vinci in Polomolok National

High School. The study also seeks to examine students' perceptions and perceptions of the

impact of time management on students.

Significance of the Study

This study may benefit the following people:

To the Grade 10 Da Vinci Students. Through this study, the learners of Grade 10-

Da Vinci understanding of their level of time management may be improved, with strong

time management skills often experience increased productivity, reduced stress levels,

improved academic performance, and enhanced overall well-being. Efficient time

management helps students prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and create a balanced schedule,

leading to a more successful and satisfying academic experience. Additionally, effective time

management fosters a sense of discipline and responsibility, aiding students in long-term goal

achievement. It enables them to allocate sufficient time for studying, extracurricular

activities, and personal interests, fostering a well-rounded development. Moreover, students

with good time management skills are better equipped to handle unexpected challenges and

maintain a healthier work-life balance.

To the Teachers. This study may benefit the teachers to enhanced time management

skills empower teachers to optimize lesson planning, allocate classroom time efficiently, and

create a conducive learning environment. This can lead to improved student engagement and

academic outcomes.

To the Parents. This study will benefit the parents to understanding and instilling

time management skills in children can result in better academic performance and overall

well-being. It equips parents to support their child's structured study habits, creating a

foundation for success in both education and future endeavors.

 To the Future Researchers. This study will aid future researchers to Investigating

time management skills provides researchers with insights into effective educational

practices. This research contributes to the development of strategies for fostering time

management in academic settings, benefiting future studies and educational policies.

Definition of Terms

To make it easier and more understandable for readers, we have defined the following

terminology based on how each is used in this paper:

Time management is important to help your priorities better and

increase your productivity. Good time management also makes you more

intentional about how to invest your time. Managing your time helps you

work smarter, not harder so you can get more done in less time and

capture bigger opportunities. Additionally, Time management is the process of

planning how to divide your time between specific activities; effectively managing your time

means you'll work smarter, not harder.

Academic performance simply refers to how well a student performs in their studies

and educational activities. Student consistently earning high grades in their classes,

participating actively in discussions, completing assignments on time, and demonstrating.

 Chapter II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presented the significant readings of the researchers on the different

topics, which were found useful in the development of this study.

Time is endless, and the time consumed by everyone can never be retrieved. Time

may seem to flow constantly, but as it is spent on certain activities, some may find it not

enough to finish the things to be done in a day (Carroll, 2015). Everyone should be able to

manage their time effectively and efficiently in order to complete their tasks. Additionally,

good time management produces better decisions, especially when one is not under pressure.

As a result, by choosing the right choices deliberately, one can lead a successful life simply

by managing their time well.

Furthermore, a person personal approach can be sed to describe their time

management abilities and methods. It, in general, adds to many important qualities (Carroll,

2015). Accordingly, empirical studies frequently demonstrate a significant correlation

between students’ time management and academic performance (Aeon, 2021), as well as

well-being factors such as lowered stress and anxiety (Häfner, 2015). According to Sahito et

al. (2016), time management is a technique for allocating time in accordance with the

demands of various tasks and activities with the aim of assuring organizational performance

and maximizing benefits by using, saving, and not wasting time or energy. Effective time

management entails making the best use of time to boost output and success. To accomplish

organizational objectives through thorough planning, coordination, and implementation, work

schedules must be managed. Since it involves the development and application of effective

ways to complete assignments within a specific time frame and at the requisite quality level,
time management is a crucial asset for both individuals and organizations (Sahito et al.,

2016). However, the only way to create good time management is through effective

application, talents and behaviors needed for professional success.

Due to attending courses, finishing homework, and studying for tests, students

generally have very hectic and stressful lives. They also have distinct daily schedules and

lives, which are essential for striking a balance between their academic and extracurricular

obligations. It can be difficult and intimidating to find the time to complete everything at

once. Here is an example of how to effectively manage your time. Students need to nurture

this skill. For them to be efficient and more effective, they must adopt the essential tactics

and apply them. These abilities enable students to organize their time and prioritize

impending tasks and events. This contributes significantly to academic performance by

helping students stay organized and prevent procrastination. With a student's busy schedule,

time management can be very helpful. It guarantees that students are well-prepared,

organized, and focused to manage their everyday life and complete academic work on time.

Although it can result in more success, this is a skill that students must acquire and hone.

For students to develop effective time management techniques, they must change their

habits. Students must take the initiative to recognize their issues in order for this to occur.

Effective time prioritization is a key component of having good time management abilities.

In the relevant literature there are great number of academic studies focusing on the

relation between time management and academic achievements. The related literature

showed that the time management attitude and skill levels of university students and the

effects of these skills on their academic achievement. The research revealed that a majority

student possesses moderate level time management skills and only a significantly small

portion has high level time management skills (Yilmaz, Yoncalik & Bektaş, 2006). The
literature revealed that the students, time management skills affect their academic

achievement at a significant level and the skills are one of the predictors of academic

performance.

The relevant literature suggested that students should start to acquire time

management senses on their own in their primary school years by reading materials on the

issue or via the framework of psychological counseling and guidance studies applied in

schools and adopt effective time management attitudes and techniques to determine how and

where they spend their time (Lisa & Robert, 2008). The various group of students who

exploited time-saving proficiencies notably had rich academic achievement. They

accomplished those students who do not use time saving techniques in their educational

surrounding having significantly lower academic as compared to results students who employ

time-management tactics have considerably higher achievement (Mercanlioglu, 2010).

To calculate the cumulative time spent working during a week, these objects were

also added. Time management practices have been proven to be some of the top indicators

toward achieving a high level of academic success and performance. They not only influence

on the achievement but using time management techniques also serve only one reason

meaning that there are multipurpose fulfilled by time management (Fazal, 2012). Taking part

in proceedings and being engaged in other outside class activities, not inevitably a job, but

being energetic in institution also has a strong correlation to reaching high academic

achievements. Various studies showed that time management practices serve for many

purposes not only for challenging performance of the students. Time management practices

show the way not only to a high level of academic performance, but to good physical

condition and lower levels of stress. The foremost purpose of the present study was

educational competency, using time managing techniques, test pressure, and test proficiency

(Faisal, Miqdadi, Abdulla & Mohammad, 2014). Academic competence scores were
established to some extent improved in the current sample indicating that students found

course material/content encouraging and enjoying their classes.

The Impact of Time Management on Student’s Academic achievement Author(s)

Siti Noor Asyikin Mohd Razali, Mohd Saifullah Rusiman, Weiqun Gan, Norazam Arbin

(2018) Journal of Physics Resource type Journals, IOP Publishing time management is very

and it may actually affect individuals overall performance and achievements. Students

nowadays always commented that they do not have enough time to complete all the tasks

assigned to them. In addition, a university environment’s flexibility and freedom can derail

students who have not mastered time management skills. Therefore, the aim of this study is to

determine the relationship the time management and academic achievements of the students.

The factor analysis result showed three main factors associated with time management which

can be classified as time planning, time attitudes and time wasting. The results also indicated

that gender and races of students show no significant differences in time management

behaviors.

Meanwhile, all the time management behaviors are significantly positively related to

academic achievements of the students although the relationship is weak. Time planning is

the most significant correlated predictor. Subjects academic achievement, affects(linguistics),

applied psychology, communication, computer science, economics, flexibility (engineering),

management, mathematics education, operating system, psychology, time management

Language(s) English.

Improving student’s performance with time management skills Author(s) Robert

Wilson, Keith Joiner, Alireza Abbasi (2021) Journal of University Teaching and Learning

Practice, Resource type, journals, publisher. University of Wollongong Research at the

University of New South Wales with Defense Force Academy students found that time
management skills significantly improve the academic results of male students but not female

students when controlling for the usual effects of prior academic ability.
 CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY

This chapter shows the research design, the research locale, the respondents of the

study, the sampling technique, the research instrument, and the data gathering procedure of

the study.

Research Design
This research utilized quantitative methods related to phenomenology, where the

impact of time management skills is contained in the academic performance of the students in

Grade 10 Da Vinci. The phenomenological method in quantitative research is the design that

is appropriate to the problem that a researcher is investigating. Using this design, the

researchers would be able to achieve the results that they were aiming for in this study.

This study used the questionnaire method as the problem, which was made up of quantitative

research questions about the impact of time management on the academic performance of

Grade 10 Da Vinci students.

Sampling Method

In this study, a survey questionnaire was used with the sampling technique of

purposive sampling in choosing the sampling. The study aimed to discover the impacts of

time management on academic performances of Grade 10-Da Vinci students at Polomolok

National High School. The data gathered from this study provided information for the school

student to be aware of time management skills in academic performances.

Data Procedure
Procedure: This study was conducted by giving questionnaires to be answered by

35 participants in Grade 10 Da Vinci at Polomolok National High School.

Research Participants

The participants of the study consist of thirty-five (35) participants from Grade 10 Da Vinci

at Polomolok National High School. The participants were remarkable because of their time

management skills that they uphold relating to their ongoing performance tasks.

Research Locale

This study was conducted at Polomolok National High School, located in Octavio

Village, Barangay Cannery Site, Polomolok, South Cotabato.

Research Instrument
The instrument used to collect data is the survey method. The researchers

administered a questionnaire to thirty-five (35) random students who use time management

skills.
 Chapter IV

PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

This chapter presents the data results, analysis, and interpretation of the data gathered

for the study. This chapter contains the interpreted data gathered from the survey

questionnaire of Grade 10 at Da Vinci Learners at Polomolok National High School.

Table 1.1 Age of Respondents

Age Frequency Percentage

15 19 54.28%

16 15 42.85%

17 1 2.85%

Total 35 100%

Table 1.

The table showed that 54.28% of the respondents who were 15 years old participated

in answering the questionnaire, 42.85% were 16 years old, and 2.85% of the respondents who

were 17 years old answered the questionnaire. Therefore, all of our respondents were aged

15–17.
Table 1.2 Gender of the Respondents

Gender Frequency Percentage

Female 29 82.85%

Male 6 17.13%

Total 35 100%

The table shows that 82.85% are female respondents, while 17.13% are male

respondents. Therefore, the majority of the respondents are female, with an average of

82.85%.

Table 1.3

On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you perceive your level of time management skills in

academic tasks?

Question No. 1 Frequency Percentage

Poor 0 0%

Fair 4 11.4%

Average 24 68.6%

Good 7 20%

Excellent 0 0%

Total 35 100%
Table 3.

The table shows that 0% are poor, 11.4% are fair, 68.6% are average, 20% are good,

and 0% are excellent, for a total of 100%. The results showed that most of the respondents

perceived their time management as average. This indicates that the respondents have an

average level of time management.

Table 4.

What specific strategies do you use to manage your time effectively for academic

activities?

Question No. 2 Frequency Percentage

Prioritize tasks by deadline 10 28.6%

and importance
Break down large assignments 6 17.1%
into smaller steps
Create a daily schedule for 14 40%
each subject
Use productivity tools like 2 5.7%
calendars and task apps
Others: 3 8.6%

Total 35 100%

Table 4.
The table showed that 40% of the students chose to create a daily schedule, 28.6%

prioritized tasks by deadline and importance, 17.1% broke large adjustments into smaller

steps, 5.7% used productivity tools like calendars or task apps, and 8.6% took notes.
Additionally, the table shows that most of the learners in Grade 10 Da Vinci manage their

time by creating a daily schedule for each subject.

Table 5.
How does time management skills impact your academic performance?

Question No. 3 Frequency Percentage

Improves focus and efficiency 13 37.1%

Reduce stress through better 6 17.1%

organization
Helps meet deadlines and 13 37.1%
prevent procrastination
Increases overall productivity, 3 8.5%
fostering effective learning
Others 0 0%

Total 35 100%

Table 5.
The table showed that 37.1% of the learners help meet deadlines and prevent

procrastination; 37.1% improve focus and efficiency; 17.1% reduce stress through better

organization; 8.5% increase overall productivity, fostering effective learning; and 0% others.

Furthermore, the impact of time management on the academic performances of students in

Grade 10 Da Vinci is that it helps them meet deadlines, prevent procrastination, and improve

focus.

Chapter V
 SUMMARY, CONLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter includes a summary of the findings that the researcher’s analyzed, the

conclusions drawn from the findings, and recommendations suggested by the researchers.

Summary of Findings
Based on the analysis of the gathered data, the following are the findings of the study:

1. Based on the first question, it shows that the Grade 10 Da Vinci learners perceive

their level of time management skills in academic tasks. It can also help the students focus on

their studies, and it can make the tasks easier. Some are not really valuing their time

management.

2. Based on the second question, the specific strategies that Grade 10 Da Vinci

learners use to manage their time are to create a daily schedule for each subject. According to

our survey, most of the learners in Grade 10 Da Vinci prefer to create a daily schedule for

each subject.

3. Based on the third question, the impact of time management skills on the academic

performance of Grade 10 Da Vinci learners, having these skills gives students the ability to

plan ahead and prioritize upcoming assignments and events. This is an important factor in

keeping students organized and avoiding procrastination, which ultimately leads to academic

success. Time management can be very useful in a student's hectic schedule.

Conclusion

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In conclusion, the survey reveals that Grade 10 Da Vinci learners valued their time

management skills in academic tasks, which helps them to focus and make tasks easier. Most

of the students prefer to create a daily schedule for each subject. These skills also impact their
academic performance, as they help them plan ahead, prioritize assignments, avoid

procrastination, and ultimately lead them to academic success.

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