Strand preferences among grade 10 students of San Francisco National High School
Keywords:
senior high school track, decision-making, interest, influences, academic performanceAbstract
This study aimed to identify the strand preference in Senior High School that is commonly encountered by Grade 10 students in terms of age, sex, favorite subject, preferred strand, and the factors that affect the respondent’s choice in association in choosing a strand on senior high school curriculum in terms of personal interest; academic performance; and parental influence. The research tool was a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire is composed of the respondent’s profile and 15 statements to be rated. The factors fairly influence the preferences of the senior high school. The results showed that strands ICT, SMAW, STEM, and HUMSS were the most chosen strand throughout the senior high school curriculum, as associated with their favorite subjects in relation to the factors affecting their strand choice. Therefore, as this study was conducted, it gave the students a reassessment of their thoughts and awareness, hence making them feel more assured throughout their decisions.
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