Chapter 3

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the different components of the research. These are; The

Research Design, Research Environment, The Respondents, Instrumentation,

Statistical Treatment of Data, Scoring Scheme and Questionnaire.

This study uses descriptive-correlation method of research. This involves

description, recording analysis and interpretation of conditions that then exist. It’s

descriptive because the academic performance is described. The research attempts to

find out whether or not certain independent variables such as respondents educational

backgrounds, parents monthly income, mental ability, study habits, peer influence and

teachers competence are significantly related to the student’s academic performance.

Research Environment

The study will be conducted at Nothern Bukidnon Community College (NBCC).

This school is a Government school which implements a high learning to the students.

.This school is under the Local Government Unit of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, (LGU).

NBCC is a pet project of Dr. Nereus O. Acosta and Soccoro O. Acosta. It is the First

District of Bukidnon established in 2005 and duly recognized by the Commission on

Higher Education (CHED). Currently, the school offers Bachelor of General Education,

Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Pre-school, Bachelor of secondary

Education Major In English, Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics,

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Business

Administration. 13
 The college is located at upper Kihare, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. NBCC is

conducive for learning, it has peaceful and tranquil environment.

Respondents

The Respondents of this study are the first year Local Government Unit Scholars

for the second semester school year 2014-2015. These are the 42 first year students

enrolled in the second semester.

COURSE MALE FEMALE TOTAL

TEACHER 6 10 16

EDUCATION

PROGRAM

BUSINESS 4 9 13

ADMINISTRATION

INFORMATION 8 5 13

TECHNOLOGY

TOTAL 18 24 42

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Research Instrument

This study uses the questionnaire which will be accomplished by the

respondents. This instrument had two parts: Part 1 describes the profile of the

respondents. This includes name, age, gender and educational background of the

respondents, socio-economic status of the respondents in terms of family income,

parent’s educational background and parent’s occupation. Part 2 talks about the study

habits of the respondents. This part gives us information about the respondent’s time

management in terms of their study habits.

Scoring Scheme

To determine the respondents interest in studying in this research , the

questionnaire uses the following interpretations:

4 – Strongly agree

3 – Agree

2- Strongly disagree

1 – Disagree

Data Gathering Procedures

The researcher will ask the approval of the College Administrator, Rizaliana

B.Oliver Ph.D through their English 2 Professor Mrs. Teresita C. Ponio to conduct the
study in the school premise if the approval is granted, they will set time to meet the

respondents after their respected classes or during their vacant time to explain to them

the purpose of the study.

Statistical Analysis

The following statistical tools will be used.

1. Frequency (F). This will be used to summarized statistical counts and arrange

data in categories.

2. Percentage (%). This will determine the percent rate of the respondents answers

in different categories.

P=f/n

Where: f=frequency

n= number of respondents

3. Range (R). This will determine the difference of the higher score and the lower

score.

R=HV-LV
 Bibliography

I. Books

Korat , The Educational Electronic Book, 2008

Cebu, rex Bookstore

Lindsay Schell, The Academic Library EBook , August 05,2010

Manila; C and E Bookstore

II. Internet

www.chanrobles.com/leagl1localgovernmentsmunicipalities.html

www.about.com/scholarship

www.coa.gov.ph/index.php/2013.../163-for-local-government-units
 Questionnaire

Name:____________________________________________________-

Last Name First Name M.I

Direction: Please answer the following questions with the appropriate answer of your

choice by putting a check mark on the box provided.

I. Background Information

A. Type of Community: ( ) Rural ( ) Urban

Gender ( ) Male ( ) Female

Age________

B. Family Income

( ) 2,000-3000 ( ) 6,000-7,000 ( ) 10,000-11,000

( ) 4,000-5,000 ( ) 8,000-9,000 Others Specify________

C. Parents Educational Background

Father Mother

( ) Elementary Undergraduate ( )

( ) Elementary Graduate ( )

( ) Secondary Undergraduate ( )

( ) Secondary Graduate ( )
 ( ) College Undergraduate ( )

( ) College Graduate ( )

D. Parents Occupation

Father: Mother:

( ) Employed ( ) Employed

( ) Unemployed ( ) Unemployed

( ) Government Employee ( ) Government Employee

QUESTIONNAIRE II

Directions: Read the question carefully and put a check on the space for your answer.

1. What problems did you encounter in your studies?

( ) Financial Problem

( ) Time Management

( ) Nutritional Problem

2. How many hours you spend in your family?

( ) 1-2 hrs. ( ) 3-4 hrs.

( ) 5-6 hrs. ( ) 7-9 hrs.

3.How many hours you spend for your studies in one day?

( ) 1-2 hrs. ( ) 3-4 hrs.

( ) 5-6 hrs. ( ) 7-9 hrs.

4. Do you agree that the problem like financial, time management and family can really

affect your academic performance?

( ) strongly agree ( ) disagree

( ) agree ( ) strongly disagree

 NORTHERN BUKIDNON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MANOLO FORTICH, BUKIDNON

March 9, 2015

RIZALIANA B. OLIVER, Ph.D.

College Administrator/Teacher Education Program Head

Dear Madam,
We, the English 2 students of institution, have the honor to request permission
from your good office to allow us to administer questionnaire to the first year students of
Northern Bukidnon Community College, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon.
The constructed questionnaire serves as an instrument for our study entitled “THE
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE FIRST YEAR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SCHOLAR AT NORTHERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE”. Your kind and favorable
consideration to this request will greatly help in completion of our research.
Thank you very much for your kind response to our request.

Respectfully yours,
Lomore, Cherie Mae
Nacasabog, Manilyn
Paran, Joahna Mary S.
Quito, Maria Fe H.

Noted by: Approved by:

TERESITA C. PONIO CHRISTINE C. ROYO

English Instructor Program Head

 NORTHERN BUKIDNON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Kihare, Tankulan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

March 9, 2015
 NORTHERN BUKIDNON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kihare, Tankulan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

March 9, 2015

Dear Respondents,
Please be informed that we are conducting a study on “THE ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF THE FIRST YEAR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARS AT
NORTHERN BUKIDNON COMMUNITY COLLEGE”. In this connection, we have
constructed a questionnaire to gather information to our study. Your participation by way
of answering the questionnaire is vital. Without it, the research will not be completed as
it should be. Kindly fill out the questionnaires and return it to us on before March 9,
2015. Please feel assured that the information you will give will be treated with the
student’s confidentiality.
Thank you very much for your kind and response to our request.

Respectfully yours,
Lomore, Cherie Mae
Nacasabog, Manilyn
Paran, Joanah Mary S.
Quito, Maria Fe H.

Noted by: Approved by:

TERESITA C. PONIO CHRISTINE C.ROYO
English Instructor Program Head

RIZALIANA B. OLIVER Ph.D.

OIC – President Vice Chair,BOT
 Curriculum Vitae

I. Personal Profile

Name: Paran,Joahna Mary S.

Gender: Female

Date of Birth: July 14,1995

Address: Zone6, Tankulan,Manolo Fortich Bukidnon

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Esmeraldo Paran

Civil Status: Single

II. Educational Profile

Elementary: Manolo Fortich Elementary School

Secondary: Manolo Fortich Natiional High School

College: Northern Bukidnon Community College

III. Work Experience

None

IV. Scholarship Availed

LGU’s Scholarship
I. Personal Profile

Name: Quito, Maria Fe H.

Gender: Female

Date of Birth: February 25, 1984

Address: Blk 11, Lot 23 Belen Executive Homes, Damilag Manolo Fortich,
Bukidnon

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jose and Rosalinda Hamlag

Civil Status: Married

II. Educational Profile

Elementary: Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, Camp Phillips, Manolo

Fortich, Bukidnon

Secondary; Holy Cross High School, Camp Phillips, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

College: Northern Bukidnon Community College, Kihare, Manolo Fortich,

Bukidnon

III. Work Experience

JBC Food Corporation, Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

IV. Scholarship Availed

Tulong-Dunong