CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION AND ITS BACKGROUND

I. Introduction

Making decisions implies that there are choices to be considered, and in such case we
want only to identify as many of these alternatives as possible but to choose the one
that fits with our goals, objectives, desires, values and so on (Harris 1980). Decision
making in the best way to get one’s satisfaction, and considered as the best-required
thing to do to have a successful and a very satisfying life.

Decision making happens in people, and some are for their future. This career choosing
requires mature and severe discussion since their choice will decide what their future
will be. Selecting an upcoming course consists of different factors that will influence
their decisions.

II. Statement of the Problem

This study is to determine the different factors influencing the students in choosing a
strand in the secondary level of Infanta National High School in Ruanto St. Infanta,
Quezon during the school year if 2017-2018.

Specifically, it answered the following question:

1. What factor has the greatest influence on the Grade 11 students in choosing a
strand.

a. Academic Experience;
b. Educational Aspiration Expectations;
c. Advice and advice of others;
d. Friends/peer influence; and
e. Family background?

III. Objectives of the Study

Students make the wrong decision because they do not take time in thinking what to
choose. This research will be a big help for the students who are confused on what to
take.

This paper is not only benefited to the students only but also for the parents and etc.,
because as observed, most students who chose the course which is not really the
course that they want affects their performance in school, mostly because they will lose
their interest and they will find it boring which causes their grades to be little. This study
helps them to be aware that choosing college degree should not be taken for granted
and should consider the different factors to avoid conflicts.

IV. Importance of the Study

These studies have significance to several areas.

To the students. The study will be beneficial to them especially those students who
are incoming senior high school to determine the considerations in selecting college
degree. They must consider their interest, natural skills, abilities, aims and rewards. This
study will help them to develop their decision-making ability. Many students make the
wrong decision because they don’t take time in thinking what to choose. This research
will be a big help for the students who are confused on what to take.

To junior high school students and senior high school. The students career
success can best attained if proper guidance was given in choosing the right course in
college, suited to student’s personality, ability, and intellect. Helping student chooses the
career that suits them can finished by integrating career plan with the curriculum enable
the students can make a worthy decision in what course to take in college. A
collaborative effort of the high school guidance counsellor should also be made to end
with the better career plan for every individual student.

To the parents. Parents serve as the main influence in their children’s career
development and career decision-making. They want their child to find their happiness
and success in life, and one factor which influences happiness and success is a career
 choice. The research also indicates that when students feel supported and loved by
their parents, they have more confidence in their ability to research careers and to
choose a career that would be interesting and exciting. This is a significant because
studies display that adolescents, who feel competent regarding career decision-making,
tend to make more satisfying career choices later in life.

V. Scope and Limitation

The study deals with the factors influencing students in choosing track in senior high
school in Infanta National High School during the school year 2017-2018. The study will
focus to grade 11 students in that school.

The data was gathered using the questionnaire on the factors influencing students’
decision in choosing strand. This questionnaire will be given to 50 Grade 11 students in
Infanta National High School.

VI. Conceptual Framework

Academic Factor
experience
That

Educational aspirations/ Influence

expectations
On Student’s

Advise and advise of Decision GRADE 11

others
In Choosing a STUDENTS
Friends/peer Senior High
influence
School

Academic Track
Family
Background

VII. Hypothesis
 VIII. Definition of Terms

Senior High School-

Factors-

Track-

CHAPTER 2

RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

 CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY AND THE SOURCE OF DATA

This chapter will present the research design, locale of the study and the respondent of
the study, sampling procedure, research instrument, the administration instrument,
scoring procedure, and the treatment of the data.

Locale of the Study

The study was conducted during the school year 2017-2018 in Infanta National High
School.

Sampling Procedure

Qualitative Qualitative
Score Limits description statement
5 4.21-5.00 Strongly agree Very influencing
4 3.41-4.20 Agree Influencing
3 2.61-3.40 Neither Moderately
influencing
2 1.81-2.60 Disagree Less influencing
1 1.00-1.80 Strongly disagree Not influencing

The Variables

Research Design
This study uses a descriptive-causality research design. The research findings are
described based on data gathered and analyzed. The findings are tested to determine
the factorial variables affecting the career preferences of senior high school students in
Infanta National High School.

The Respondents

The respondents of the study were the senior high school students who were officially
enrolled in the school year of 2017-2018 in Infanta National High School.

Research Instrument

Gathering and Validation

Interpretation

CHAPTER 4

Summary

Conclusion

Recommendation

Bibliography

Appendices
 Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Name:

Age:

Birthday:

Address:

Year Level:
 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
NAME OF SCHOOL YEAR COMPLETED

ELEMENTARY Mabini Elementary School 2013-2014

SECONDARY Infanta National High 2016-2017

(GRADE 10) School