EFFECTS OF HOME ENVIRONMENT TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE GRADE 10 STUDENTS AT STO. NINO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CAGAYAN, PHILIPPINES

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine the influence of the family environment on the academic achievement of Grade 10 students at Sto. National High School of Nio. The descriptive research approach was applied, and the survey questionnaire was used to collect data. A total of 100 Grade 10 students participated in the survey. The investigation was placed throughout the school year 2021-2022. In terms of academic achievement, this survey discovered that the majority of respondents had good grades and is doing well in their studies. The survey also revealed that the majority of respondents have big families, that their parents' monthly income is less than $10,000, that both father and mother are college graduates, that they have a nuclear family, and that they watch TV and watch videos are always available at their residence. Also, the majority of respondents are content with their lighting and ventilation, study in the living room, use cellular data, have sluggish access, and occasionally conduct home duties. The Chi-Square test found that the following home environment characteristics had a significant link with respondents' academic performance: parents' economic position, father's educational achievement, and availability of learning resources. Contrary to popular belief, family size, mother's educational level, family structure, lighting, ventilation, home space, kind of Internet connection, Internet connectivity, and domestic duties have no bearing on pupils' academic achievement. Furthermore, this study discovered home environment characteristics that make a substantial impact in the student's performance. Also, this study found home environment factors that have a significant difference in the student‟s academic performance. They are family size, parents' economic situation, parents' educational achievement, learning materials availability, Internet connection type, and Internet connectivity. Each of these home environment characteristics has a substantial impact on children' educational lives. According to the conclusions of this study, the following factors are not significant: family structure, illumination, ventilation, home space, and domestic tasks. School performance may be attributed to excellent teaching and learning, as well as the collaborative efforts of the teacher, the school, the kids, parents, and their diverse home settings. It is then recommended that parents should have time to visit and monitor their children and make an effort an effort to encourage and provide adequate time for them. Also, teachers should assist in identifying the student‟s academic problems and conduct PTA meetings. Lastly, future researchers may conduct similar studies to improve the important role of home environment to the students and helps them to perform well in their studies.