Track Preference and Influences in the Choice of Track of Incoming Senior High School Students

EasyChair Preprint 6863

Abstract

This study focused on the track preference, factors that affect the choice of track of incoming senior high school students and the extent to which these factors influence their track preference. Descriptive quantitative survey was used to gather data from 269 randomly selected Grade 10 students enrolled in the seven public secondary schools in Mandaon. Data were analyzed using frequency, ranking and weighted mean. Findings revealed that most of the students prefer Academic Track over other tracks. There were various factors in varying extent affecting the track preference of the students. Work opportunity, family income, aptitude, interest, school performance and facilities are highly influential factors, while parents and teachers are moderately influential and peers are slightly influential. Result imply that students’ choice of track is directly influenced by both external and internal factors. Thus, it can be concluded that students would put much consideration on the availability of work in the future and family economic capability rather than considering their innate abilities and interest, thus giving them limited career options which may have adverse effect in the future. From these results, it is recommended that DepEd may consider the availability of teachers, facilities and the offering of all strands in the academic track to accommodate the needs of the students. It is also important to strengthen guidance and counseling program to assist students in making informed choices.

Keyphrases: influences, preference, track

@booklet{EasyChair:6863,
  author    = {Jona Royo and Renee Lamela},
  title     = {Track Preference and Influences in the Choice of Track of Incoming Senior High School Students},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 6863},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2021}}