Factors influencing the academic achievement of a select group of university students as revealed by standardized tests

Date of Publication

1980

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education major in Guidance and Counseling

Subject Categories

Educational Psychology

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Imelda Villar

Defense Panel Chair

Alexa P. Abrenica

Defense Panel Member

Emilia Del Callar
Salud P. Evangelista

Abstract/Summary

This study determines the factors that significantly influence the academic performance of freshmen commerce students of the University of Santo Tomas (UST).A descriptive research design employing a combination of survey and correlation method was used in this study. Descriptive statistics used were frequencies, mean percentile rank and standard deviations. Correlation method was used to determine the association between academic achievement in terms of Grade Point Average (GPA) as the dependent variable and each of the independent variables. Involved in this study were 175 samples of UST Commerce freshmen students who were enrolled in the school year 1978-1979, comprising 10 per cent of the total population taken through random sampling. Four standardized psychological tests to measure the variables under study were employed. They are: (1) Otis Quick Scoring Test of Mental Ability, (2) Study Habits and Attitudes, (3) California Test of Personality, and (4) Mooney Problem Check List. The student's GPA was used as basis for measuring academic achievement.On the basis of the findings, conclusions were stated as follows:1. The UST College of Commerce freshmen students although belonging to the average level in terms of mental ability are found deficient in their over-all study habits and attitudes and total personality adjustment. Concerning problems, they are most bothered by the problem concerning adjustment to college work.

2. Factors that are found significantly related with academic achievement of freshmen students of the UST College of Commerce indicate that:a. Students who are likely to achieve better in academic performance are disposed to be more intelligent.b. Students having better study habits and attitudes tend to obtain higher academic rating.c. The lesser the student's problems, the better is his academic performance.3. Three variables are found significantly correlated with academic achievement and found predictive of academic success. Arranged from highest to lowest of importance, they are: Mental Ability (IQ)Freedom from ProblemsStudy Orientation4. Among the predictive factors of academic achievement, Mental Ability yields the highest predictor index.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG01006

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

144 leaves, 28 cm. ; Typescript

Keywords

Academic achievement

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