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CHAPTER I

1.1 Introduction

The study of absenteeism is very important for any universities colleges, schools. The

word absenteeism means the absence of students from class when he is scheduled to

be present at university or school.

When teacher has no information in advance, that the student will not reputed for

class if he has taken leave to which he is entitled or on ground of sickness or in case

of accident. Thus absence may authorize or unauthorized willful or caused by

circumstance beyond teacher’s control.

Absenteeism from lectures by the students appears to be a serious problem that seems

to transcend and defile all the strategies by the university authorities and lectures

efforts to curb it. Investigators reported the magnitude of this phenomenon and its

consequences on the students immediate academic achievement and future application

of skills since students are active participants in their learning experiences and must

take responsibility for achieving their potentials through successful completion of

each stage of their studies, it is common therefore to see many universities coming up

with various measures to ensure students attendance at lecture in accordance with

commitments to encourage and help the students to achieve their potentials to the

maximum capability in their studies and in developing lifelong skills and

competencies. Attendance is a key component is students.

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1.2 Literature Review

Absenteeism in Student affects their School Performances specially written

they are in a group or teamwork for their assignment and projects since grouping will

help develops the student cooperatives and ability to share and gain knowledge from

their groupmates, likewise, the group mates will also miss the opportunity of student

(Koppenhaver, 2003)

-It is said that absenteeism can affect a student school performance specially in a

group work, participate in that activity and can also miss the opportunity to learn, and

to gain knowledge.

According to (reasely, 2004) absenteeism is a period of time when a student

does not attend school student who do not attend school will generaly fall behind their

classmates their academic success (ford & sutphen, 1996) they have fewer

opportunity to learn the materials that will help them to succeed (Epstein & Sheldon)

-it is said that most of the student who do not come to school are the student

that often fail on their academic performance.

-students that doesn’t go to school has the least opportunity fulfill their

academic performance.
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based on research of(marburger,2001)states that the absences create a dead ,tiresome

,unpleasant classroom ,environment that makes students who comes to class

uncomfortable and the lecturer irritable .absenteeism disturbs the dynamic teaching

learning environment and adversely affects the overall wellbeing of

classes(segal,2008).in quality terms ,absenteeism is a waste of educational resources ,

time and human potential ,students absenteeism also cause rework and wasted time

for lecturers (Lalek ,1995 & Rumburger 1997)

-students get tired because of their lifestyle, by wasting time not to do their

school activities and wasting their time doing not important things and not focusing

on their school performance.

According (donka mirthecva,2009) some studies show that students

attendance or absenteeism is closely linked with good student health thus resulting to

higher academic achievements.

-(donka mirthecva,2009) said that the attendance of the students is one of the

basis of a higher grade on academic achievements.

According (Chang and romero,2008moonie, sterling, figgs and castro,2008)

have identified chronic absenteeism as a persistent problem related to poor academic

performances and development issues. There is general agreement among researchers

that being chronically absent places students at risk of negative academic

consequences.
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It is said that oftenly getting absent causes negative effects on academic performance,

being absent recently will cause bad behavior and slow development on school

performance and my cause failing grade and can lead to reputation. (chang and

romeo,2008,moonie,sterling,

Figgs and castro,2008)

1.3 Research Problem

1. What is the reason of being absent in class?

2. What is the effect of absenteeism to the Grade 10 students?

3. Who influence students to get absent?

4. How to avoid being absent?

5. Where do students go when they get absent?

1.4 Significance of the Study

The important of this study is, to get accurate information about the

absenteeism affect through the student performance. These reviews of research not

only help researcher and educators identify the contemporary research topics and

research methodology but also suggest directions for future research as well as some

guidelines for the nature of that research. In additional, to study and rises information
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the information the university can used and will take the positive reaction to further

improving.

1.5 Scope and Delimitation

The respondents of this study are grade 10 students of Alicia National High

School particularly the classroom officers of each section. The study will be

conducted during the second semester school year 2017-2018. The study consists of

investigation of the perception about the effects of absenteeism among grade 10

students.

1.6 Definition of Terms

ABSENTEEISM. It refers to the attendance of students and the influence of their

friends or most commonly known as “barkada”.

UNCOMFORTABLE. It refers to the comfort zone of the students and they are not

participating in their activities.

FAILING GRADE. it refers to the absences of students to affect their academic

performances.
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CHAPTER II

METHODOLOGY

2.1 Qualitative Design and Methodology

This study will use Qualitative descriptive design. It involves the analysis of

study in term of interpreting the data. Descriptive design will used to find the impact

of absenteeism in Junior High Grade 10 student of Alicia National High School in

regards to their academic performance, during the S.Y. 2017-2018.

2.2 Research Site

This study carried out in Alicia National High School (ANHS). It located

along the National Highway of Paddad, Alicia, Isabela. The ANHS is largest school in

Alicia with a largest amount of students.

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2.3 Selection, Criteria, Participant

The respondents of this study are the absenteeism students in Grade 10 of

Alicia National High School, School Year 2017-2018. Purposive or Judge Mental

Sampling will be used to determine the respondents oh this study.

2.4 Data Collection

The study used a camera so that the researcher can gather appropriate proofs

for the participation of the Grade 10 Students as our respondents on thus research.

The researchers will distribute the questionnaire to the respondents and they will be

using a table and pencil or pen in answering the mentioned questions in the

questionnaire
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CHAPTER III

FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

Reason of getting absent

The researchers found out that reason why the Grade 10 student of Alicia

National High School are getting absent because of sickness, lack of money, and

family problem.

Influences of getting absent

The Grade 10 students of Alicia National High School says that the reason

why they get absent is because of the influence of their friends or most commonly

known as “barkada”.

Recover from missed activities due to getting absent

Based on our interview, the grade 10 students of Alicia National High School

says that when they missed some activities / lessons they ask for help on taking

special test, quizzes and remedial to maintain their grades.

Negative effects of getting absent

The grade 10 students of Alicia National High School says that the negative

effects of getting absent results to having a failing grade.

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Student self-vision

The grade 10 students of Alicia National High School says that the getting

absent can affect their school performance, because they will miss their lessons and

they will miss some of the activities and may result to a failing grade.

Parent concern

Based on our interview on the grade 10 students of Alicia National High

School their parent says that sons or daughter should give an excuse letter to their

teacher or adviser will know the reason why his/her student is absent.
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CHAPTER IV

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION

A. SUMMARY

Absenteeism has disadvantages, lifetime disadvantages and negative effects.

Nothing could be more important to a student future than a school education. Yet few

students of Alicia National High School miss out through prolonged absences from

school, their parents unwilling or incapable of ensuring they attend.

Some students don’t attend to school commonly because they are bored or

they don’t like the subject or teachers, and some student are addicted to online games

which they do all night instead of doing their assignments or project, some students

chooses to go up all night visiting their social media.

Because of social media and online games, some students can’t focus on their

studies instead of doing their school works like home works, requirements, project.

They are busy with their phones, laptop/gadgets.

Their adviser will be held responsible on taking to the student parent.

Absenteeism is a termite your dreams/goal in life is a durable wood. Absenteeism

will make your dream weak and soon might destroy it.
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B. CONCLUSION

1. Absenteeism has no good advantage to student, it can affect their academic

performances and their grades as well, getting absent often can lead to

lagging on lessons.

2. Because of getting absent some student can’t cope up on their lessons,

activities, project and quizzes. So they decide not to go to school anymore

and just stay at home or somewhere.

3. Absenteeism can result to a failing grade and can also lead to lifetime

disadvantages. Like what I’ve said on our summarization in every problem

has a solution there are many alternative solutions for this matter. We can

talk to them directly and share or explain to the in the nicest way what are

the negative effects, disadvantages and consequences of their act. We can

also talk to their adviser either. So that their advisers will be held

responsible on talking to the student parents.

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C. RECOMMENDATION

According to the Findings and Discussion, the following recommendation are

given:

1. Parents should monitor their child on going to school.

2. Wake up early.

3. Minimize the usage of online games and social media.

4. Set a measurable goal for improved attendance.

5. Explain the importance of attendance to the entire of community.

6. Set an award in best in attendance to help motivate other student who is

prone to absenteeism.
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APPENDIX A

ALICIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

PADDAD, ALICIA, ISABELA

Dear Respondents,

We are the grade 11 Industrial Arts Students are currently having

research paper entitled “The effect of Absenteeism as perceived by the grade 10
students of Alicia National High School”. In this regard, may we ask you r help to
answering the following questions:

Name: _________________ Grade and Section:______________ Age:____ Sex:___

Questions:

1. What is your reason of getting absent?

2. Who influence you to get absent?

3. Do you think that being absent can affect your school performance?

4. What is the negative effect to your school performance if you are getting absent?

5. How can you recover from missed activities?

6. What do your parents say when you’re getting absent?

7. How many times do you get absent in a week?

8. How can you avoid getting absent?

9. What do you do when you’re getting absent?

10. Are you contented when you get absent? why?

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APPENDIX B
DOCUMENTATION
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Name: Allan T. Neri

Birthday: August 12,2000
Contact Number: 09355470362
Address: Antonino, Alicia, Isabela
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Name: Benjz Alfred Ladinez

Birthday: January 13, 2001
Contact Number:
Address: Calaocan, Alicia, Isabela
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Name: Giovanni Lipor

Birthday:
Contact Number: 09269276364
Address: Linglingay, Alicia, Isabela
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Name: Juluis Cesar Gabriel

Birthday: March 19, 2001
Contact number:
Address: San Fernando, Alicia , Isabela
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Name: Christian Javier

Birthday: December 13, 2000
Contact Number: 09269709419
Address: San Ambrocio, Angadanan, Isabela