Physics Performance of Fourth Year High School Students in Paranas in the NCAE and NAT

Abstract

This study determined to identify the factors affecting performance of fourth year high school students in Paranas in the NAT and the NCAE. This study employed the descriptive-correlation research method which aimed to determine the significant relationship of the students’ performance in the NAT and NCAE and some cited variables. As to relevant extracurricular activities, the school-respondents seldom conducted nor participated in some extra co-curricular activities like Seminar Workshops, science camp, science fair, science excursions/field trips, establishing science museum, science film forum, science film showing, forest reforestation and conservation, environmental protection and conservation, and membership to science organizations. Most of the school-respondents had inconsistent performance in the NAT and NCAE for the last five years. All schools lacked in school facilities and equipment; the performance of the students in the NAT and in NCAE was below the target MPS which was 75.00 percent. It is highly recommended that all science teachers must upgrade themselves professionally. They can do it by enrolling in graduate education, attending more training and workshops to improve their teaching competencies. School administrators should regularly supervise and assess their teachers, so that they know and are aware of their strengths and weaknesses and introduce ways to enhance their teachers’ capabilities.