FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND STRAND PREFERENCE OF STUDENTS IN LAL-LO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract

The K-12 curriculum was legalized under Republic Act 10533. This study determined the factors influencing Lal-lo National High School students in choosing their Senior High School Track and Strand. It used descriptive-comparative research design to describe what factors among Parental Influence, Peer Influence, Interest, and Job opportunities influence the students. A survey questionnaire was used to gather data from the 149 calculated sample sizes from the Special Curricula at Lal-lo National High School. After gathering the data, it was revealed that learners were greatly influenced by their Interests, influenced by Job opportunities, and somewhat influenced by their Parents and Peers. All factors do not significantly differ when grouped according to age and sex. However, it was shown that Special Program in the Arts (SPA) has a greater significant difference in Parental Influence than Special Science Class (SSC) when grouped according to Special Curriculum. Peer influence among Grade 9 significantly differs when grouped according to grade level. It is recommended that learners should start planning from an earlier grade level and consider other factors too. Further studies can include lower grade levels or research the factors affecting senior high school learners in choosing their careers or course.