FACTORS AFFECTING THE STUDY HABITS OF SENIOR

Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
FACTORS AFFECTING THE STUDY HABITS OF SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF DON HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE UNIVERSITY --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
An Undergraduate thesis presented to the Faculty of Laboratory High School of the Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University Bacolor, Pampanga --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Researchers:
Ariel Rivera
Laurenz Manalili
Jose Lorenzo Vergara
Orñina Espinosa
Tana Carla Lazaro
Chapter 1
Introduction
Education in today’s life plays a vital role in the development of a learner. The acquisition of new knowledge, information and the way one responds to the learning environment makes him a holistic learner. One of the most important in shaping the mind and the heart of a learner is to train them on how to grow independently, how to apply what they learned inside the classroom in their real life situations, and how to understand things and make them useful to one’s life. To make it this possible learner should have their own ways on how to practice study habits. People’s personalities are based on their good and bad habits. Good and bad habits can influence everyone’s personal and social life, they can also help better on your life and bad habits can make it worst. In school, student creates his own image for a better life. However, many of the habits needed to truly be successful are learned outside the classroom. Developing good habits that will help students of all ages succeed can never start too early. These routines will help students in school and for the rest of their lives. It will give them the tools they need to live life to the fullest. On the other hand, there are many factors which may affect good study habits. Study habits can be affected by the environment in which the student studies, the family condition where the child starts to begin his journey and the amount of time used for studying is another affecting factor. To address to his problem, we need to have an effective study habits that will serve as a sole weapon and strong assurance that they can be successful through the obstacles of education.
Statement of the Problem This study was conducted to describe and to assess the different factors affecting the study habits of Senior High School students of Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University during the school year 2013-2014. More specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions: I. Time Management
Always
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
II. Your Study Environment
Always
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
III. Test Taking/Preparation Skills
Always
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
IV. Note Taking Skills
Always
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
V. Reading Skills
Always
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely

VI. Writing Skills
Always
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
VII. Math Skills
Always
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely

Significance of the Study The significance of the study can be seen right away with the title. We want to know the factors affecting the study habits of the senior high school students. This study will hopefully be helpful for the students to be focus on what is on their hand right now which is education. The findings of the study would be at great value to the following:
Parents. Through this study, parents would probably be reminded of why they enrolled their son/ daughter in school. And of course the parents will be of a great hand in the study, because technically speaking they are the ones responsible for their child’s being.
Teachers. The teachers as we all know acts as our second parent in our considered second home. It is they who will be responsible with the students while in school. And it will also be beneficial for them because this study clearly states “distraction-free class” wherein they could discuss teach and discuss without any disturbances.
Respondents. This study was specially made for the students, which will act as our main respondents. They are the ones who will give us the answers to our findings. After all they are the ones who will greatly benefit from this.
Future Researchers. This study is useful for future researchers as it will serve as a reference. This study would provide them information about the study habits of students.

Conceptual Framework
Input

Factors affecting the study habits of the Senior High School students

Process

Questionnaire

Output
Time Management
Study Environment
Preparation Skills
Note Taking Skills
Reading Skills
Writing Skills
Math Skills

Scope and Delimitation The respondents of this thesis work would be the Senior High School students of Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University. The analysis would be conducted in the Laboratory High School only. Questionnaires, books, internet, reading materials and consultation from the expert will be used to gather the needed information of the study.
Definition of Terms
Study Habits- the behaviors used when preparing for tests or learning academic material
Beneficial- something that has a positive effect or achieves a good result
Distraction- something that takes your attention away from something on which you should be focused
Disturbance- an interruption of what should be going on or a bothersome intrusion
Source: http://www.yourdictionary.com/

Dear Respondents, This questionnaire is being administered relative to own thesis entitled “Factors Affecting the Study Habits of Senior High School students of Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University”. Please answer this questionnaire as honestly and accurately as you can. Rest assured that your answers will be treated confidentially.
Thank you,
Group 2
Noted by:
Mrs. Anita G. Sibug
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Personal Profile
Name:
Year and Section:
Age (optional):
Gender: □ Female♀ □ Male♂
Write A if your answer is Always, G if Generally, S if Sometimes, R if Rarely and N if Never. Write your answer on the space provided.
I. Time Management
___1. Do you make a Master Schedule for each semester?
___2. Do you update it weekly/daily?
___3. Do you stick to it?
___4. Do you allow time for exercise and socializing with friends?
___5. Do you get at least 6 hours of sleep each night?
___6. Do you study at least 2 hours for every hour in class?
___7. Do you get your assignments done on time?
___8. Do you regularly attend your classes?
NUMBER OF A’s and G’s __________
II. Your Study Environment
___1. Do you regularly study at the same time?
___2. Do you have an area where you always go to study?
___3. Is your study area free of noise and distractions?
___4. Do you have all your supplies near you when you study?
___5. Is your area comfortable?
___6. Can you study for at least a half hour without getting up, walking about, taking snack or TV or phone breaks?
___7. Do your friends leave you alone when they know you want to study?
___8. Do you use your time between classes to study?
NUMBER OF A’s and G’s __________
III. Test Taking/Preparation Skills
___1. Do you study for each class every day?
___2. Do you start reviewing for major exams at least 3 days in advance?
___3. Do you belong to a study group?
___4. Do you attend extra help sessions or office hours provided by the instructor?
___5. Do you know what kind of tests you will take, i.e., essay, multiple choice, and how to prepare for different types of tests?
___6. Can you predict what types of questions will be on the test?
___7. Are you able to finish your tests in the allowed period of time?
___8. If you do not do well on a test, do you review it with the instructor and/or analyze it to see where you had problems?
NUMBER OF A’s and G’s __________
IV. Note Taking Skills
___1. Are you able to take notes in class, keep up with the instructor, and understand the concepts at the same time?
___2. Do you have an efficient system of note taking?
___3. Do you review your notes after each class, preferably right after class?
___4. Do you know what is the “important stuff” to write down and what are the cues that this is important stuff?
___5. In addition to highlighting, do you make notes as you read class materials?
___6. Can you put class notes or notes from texts into your own words?
NUMBER OF A’s and G’s __________
V. Reading Skills
___1. Can you read and learn at the rate of 12-15 pages per hour for history-type material? ___2. Do you keep up with the readings for all your classes and have the material read before the lecture?
___3. Can you concentrate and understand the material you read without re-reading a second or third time?
___4. When reading a text, do you read the headings and chapter outlines first?
___5. Do you adjust your reading styles when you are reading for literature, social science, or science classes?
___6. Do you do your study-reading during the time of day when you are most alert? NUMBER OF A’s and G’s __________
VI. Writing Skills
___1. Are you comfortable with your command of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling? ___2. Do you have a clear idea of what the instructor requires for a writing assignment?
___3. Do you make an outline of your paper, starting with the thesis statement and outlining how the subsequent paragraphs will support your thesis?
___4. If you are assigned a research paper, do you know how to use the library or
Internet to research your topic?
___5. Do you start your research in time to complete it and write your paper without pulling an all-nighter just before the paper is due?
___6. Are you able to communicate effectively in writing? NUMBER OF A’s and G’s __________ VII. Math Skills
___1. Do you have a good command of the prerequisite skills for the math class in which you are enrolled?
___2. Do you always do your homework assignments and work the problems before looking at the solutions?
___3. Do you participate in class and ask questions when you don’t understand a concept? ___4. Do you at most miss only two math classes per semester?
___5. Can you explain to another student how to solve all the problems on a math test?
___6. Do you have enough time after taking your tests to review for calculation errors and “stupid” mistakes like misplaced + or – signs? NUMBER OF A’s and G’s __________

Adapted from:
Virginia Gordon’s University
Survey: A Guidebook and
Readings for New Students

Time Management, Your Study Environment, and Test
Taking/Preparation Skills 6-8 Great
3-5 OK, but improvement needed
0-2 Need help here

Note-Taking, Reading, Writing, and Math Skills 5-6 Great
3-4 OK, but improvement needed
0-2 Need help here