Unswerving academic scholars : the predictors of their academic performance / by Queene Diane A. Armonia, Cherie Mei S. De Leon and Kienna May V. Perez.

Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Psychology) Cavite State University

Includes bibliographical references.

College of Arts and Science (CAS)

ARMONIA, QUEENE DIANE A., DE LEON, CHERIE MEI S., PEREZ, KENNA MAY V. Unswerving Academic Scholars: The Predictors of their Academic Performance. Undergraduate Thesis Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cavite State University, Indang Cavite, May 2017. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Cecilia B. Banaag.
This study aimed to: a) determine the level of study skills of consistent academic scholars in terms of textbook, note- taking, memory, test preparation, concentration, and time management; b) determine the level of achievement motivation of consistent academic scholars in terms of willingness to try, desire for competition, and desire for accomplishment; c) determine the level of self- efficacy of consistent academic scholars in terms of confidence and truthfulness; d) determine the academic performance of consistent academic scholars; e) determine the extent of relationship between study skills and academic performance; achievement motivation and academic performance; self efficacy and academic performance of scholars; and f) determine which among the related variables can predict the academic performance of consistent academic scholars of Cavite State University- Main Campus.
This involved 30 fourth year students, Batch 2016- 2017. They were consistent academic scholars for the five consecutive semesters (1 st year 2nd semester to 3 rd year 2nd semester) during AY 2013- 2016 at Cavite State University- Main Campus. The study used descriptive- correlational design. The instruments used in gathering data were Study Skills Inventory, Achievement Motivation Scale, and Academic Self-Efficacy and Efficacy for Self-Regulated Learning Rating Scale. The statistical measures employed were frequency counts, mean, percentage, and standard deviation. Spearman's Rank Correlation was used to determine the relationship of the predictor variables with the criterion variable. However, multiple regression analysis used to determine the predictors Of academic performance of consistent academic scholars was not utilized.
The study learned that the level of study skills of consistent academic scholars was high. Academic scholars were active listeners for they were able to take down notes during class discussion and do homework believing this may serve as their exercises before examination period. However, only some of them used lists especially "to do" list to be able to manage time wisely.
The study revealed that the level of achievement motivation of consistent academic scholars was average. Academic scholars were after the willingness to try rather than to completely accomplish their academic tasks and compete with other students even in the nicest way.
The results revealed that the level of self-efficacy of consistent academic scholars was high. Academic scholars tend to be more confident that they can finish any homework/assignments before the given period of time. However, not all the time did they believe in their own potentials.
Consistent academic scholars in general had a very good academic performance. They had attained the required GPA for academic scholarship. Study skills, achievement motivation, and self- efficacy were not significantly related and cannot predict to the academic performance of consistent academic scholars because the variables were not enough to increase their academic performance.

Submitted copy to the University Library. 11/13/2017 T-7083