FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS 1

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

AND COLLEGE READINESS OF THE FRESHMEN STUDENTS OF THE
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG PASIG

DIRECTION: Please answer the survey questions as honestly as possible. Supply the needed data for the
items. Print legibly and mark appropriate items with a check (/). Rest assured that all information
will be treated with utmost confidentially.

I. PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS:

1. Name : _____________________ ________________________ ________________________

Last name First Name Middle Name

2. Sex : ________ Male ________ Female

3. Age: _____ 15 years old and below _____ 19 years old

_____ 16 years old _____ 20 years old
_____ 17 years old _____ 21 years old
_____ 18 years old _____ 22 years old and above

4. Course Enrolled in this Semester:

_______ Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd)

_______ Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) – Mathematics Major
_______ Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) – English Major
_______ Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) – Filipino Major
_______ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
_______ Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)
_______ Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Major in Marketing Management
_______ Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSEntrep)
_______ Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
_______ Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
_______ Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE)
_______ Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM)

5. Senior High School where you graduated: ____________________________________________

6. Academic Strand when you were in Senior High School:

_______ HUMMS ________ ABM

_______ GAS ________ STEM
_______ Others, __________________________

7. Place of Residence:
______ Pasig City, Barangay _____________________________

______ Other City, please specify _________________________

8. How long have you been staying in Pasig?

__________Since Birth __________More than 5 years
__________A year __________More than 10 years
__________More than 2 years __________More than 20 years

9. Profile of Parents:

Father Mother
9.1. Name
9.2. Employed? (/)Yes (x)No
9.3. If employed, what is the nature of
employment?
(1) Public or (2) Private
9.4. Present Occupation
9.5. Highest Educational Attainment
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10. Joint Monthly Income of Parents and/or Working Siblings:

_____Less than P5,000 ______More than P21,000
_____P5,000 – P10,000 ______More than P30,000
_____P11,000 – P15,000 ______More than P40,000
_____P16,000 – P20,000 ______More than P50,000

11. Number of Children in the Family Including You:

_____ One ______ Two ______ Three
_____ Four ______ Five ______ Six
_____ Seven ______ Eight ______ Nine
_____ Ten ______ More than ten

12. Number of units currently enrolled in this semester:

_________ 3 units _________ 15 units ________ 27 units
_________ 6 units _________ 18 units ________ 30 units & above
_________ 9 units _________ 21 units
_________ 12 units _________ 24 units

13. General Weighted Average during Grade 12? _____________________________

II. PERCEPTION OF THE STUDENTS REGARDING THE SELECTED FACTORS AFFECTING THEIR ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE

Students-Related Factors. Please check (/) and rate yourself honestly based on what you actually do given
the following statements. CHECK ONLY ONE OPTION.

Statement 4 3 2 1
Always Often Sometimes Never
A. Your Interest
1. I make myself prepared for my subjects.
2. I learn attentively from the lecture of my teachers.
3. I actively participate in the discussion, answering
exercises and/or clarifying things I did not
understand.
4. I want to get good grades on tests, quizzes,
assignments and projects.
5. I get frustrated when the discussion is interrupted
or the teacher is absent.
B. Your Study Habits
1. I do my assignments regularly.
2. I exert more effort when I do difficult assignments.
3. I spend my vacant time in doing assignments or
studying my lessons.
4. I study the lessons I missed if I was absent from the
class.
5. I study and prepare for quizzes and tests.
6. I study harder to improve my performance when I
get low grades.
7. I spend less time with my friends during school days
to concentrate more on my studies.
8. I prefer finishing my study and my assignments first
before watching any television program.
9. I see to it that extracurricular activities do not
hamper my studies.
10. I have a separate place of study at home which I
keep clean and orderly.

Teacher-Related Factors. Please rate each item as to the extent that your teachers in Senior High School
displayed the following traits and behavior using the given scale. CHECK ONLY ONE OPTION.
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Statement 4 3 2 1
Always Often Sometimes Never
A. Personality Traits
My teachers in Senior High School …
1. Have good relationship with the students and other
teachers.
2. Show smartness, confidence and firmness in making
decisions.
3. Impose proper discipline and are not lenient in
following the prescribed rules.
4. Have an appealing personality with good sense of
humor.
5. Are open to suggestions and opinions and are
worthy of praise.
B. Teaching Traits
My teachers in Senior High School …
1. Explain the objectives of the lessons clearly at the
start of each period.
2. Have mastery of the subject matter.
3. Are organized in presenting subject matters by
systematically following the course outline.
4. Are updated with present trends relevant to the
subject matter.
5. Use various strategies, teaching aids/devices and
techniques in presenting the lessons.
C. Instructional Materials
My teachers in Senior High School use …
1. Audio-video in explaining the lessons
2. Workbooks/textbooks/modules
3. Power point presentations
4. Articles
5. Materials for project development
6. Modules
7. Learning Management System
8. Google Meet or Zoom
Adapted from Balbalosa (2010), Modified by Espiritu (2020)

School-Related Factors. Please rate each item as to the extent of your satisfaction on the school facilities and
policies that are evident in your Senior High School using the given scale. CHECK ONLY ONE OPTION.
Statement 4 3 2 1
Very Satisfactory Fair Not
Satisfactory Satisfactory
1. The senior high school has a spacious and equipped
library.
2. There are enough classrooms to handle all the
students.
3. Classroom is comfortable enough for the students
(classroom size, lighting, air conditioning, tables and
chairs).
4. The school has enough toilets for all the school
members and stakeholders.
5. There is a spacious playground, student lounge,
study hall, canteen, and rest area for the students.
6. The school has the learning facilities like computer
laboratories, Science laboratories, gymnasium, audio-
visual rooms, and other facilities in performing our
course work.
7. The school has sufficient equipments like
projectors, computers, laptops, and others.
8. We can easily access the internet in the school
library.
9. There is fast internet access in the library.
10. The time schedule is always being followed in the
school.
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III. PERCEPTION OF THE STUDENTS REGARDING THE TEACHING PERFORMANCE OF THEIR GRADE 12
TEACHERS

Direction. Please rate each item on how your Senior High School teachers displayed the following
descriptions using the given scale. CHECK ONLY ONE OPTION.

4 3 2 1
Statements Very Satisfactory Fair Not
Satisfactory Satisfactory
1. My Senior High School teachers present the
minimum content of the subject matter, tailored to the
students' knowledge.
2. My Senior High School teachers allow the students
to organize and distribute part of the assignments to
be performed in the course/topic.
3. My Senior High School teachers provide clear
information about objectives, bibliography, tutorials,
contents, and assessment methods in the subjects’
curriculum.
4. My Senior High School teachers inform the students
of the competencies they will be expected to acquire.
5. My Senior High School teachers provide me with
scientific information that allows me to gain a better
and deeper understanding of the subject matter.
6. My Senior High School teachers present the
contents following a clear and logical framework,
highlighting the important aspects.
7. My Senior High School teachers allow and
encourage student participation.
8. My Senior High School teachers promote individual
work as well as teamwork.
9. My Senior High School teachers foster research and
a critical spirit in students.
10. My Senior High School teachers facilitate student-
student and student-professor interaction.
11. My Senior High School teachers attend and
respond clearly to questions asked in class.
12. My Senior High School teachers maintain an
objective and respectful position with the students.
13. My Senior High School teachers design and relate
the classroom content to the lab content.
14. My Senior High School teachers efficiently
incorporate and employ ICT (Information and
Communication Technologies) in the subjects.
15. My Senior High School teachers have a good
command of the content of the course.
16. My Senior High School teachers interweave the
content of the subject matter with other courses.
17. My Senior High School teachers apply the
established curriculum with a certain amount of
flexibility for a better class dynamic.
18. My Senior High School teachers use material
resources that facilitate learning.
19. My Senior High School teachers design the content
and develop the course to promote the acquisition of
professional competencies.
20. My Senior High School teachers apply the
assessment criteria of the activities as established in
the subjects’ curriculum.

IV. PERCEPTION OF THE STUDENTS REGARDING THEIR READINESS LEVEL TO ENTER TERTIARY EDUCATION

Direction. Please rate each item on how your teachers displayed the following descriptions using the given
scale. CHECK ONLY ONE OPTION.
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4 3 2 1
Statements Strongly Agree Somewhat Disagree
Agree Agree
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1. I had sufficient information about the university I am going to

enroll to.
2. I acquired information about my planned degree program that
I will take in the tertiary education.
3. I was informed about the combination of subjects needed to
fulfill the requirements for my planned degree program in
college.
4. I have the ability to be successful in my studies this year.
5. I am a very methodical person.
6. My family has always wanted me to go to University.
7. I feel I made the right decision in choosing to study this
academic strand.
8. It is important to learn about other cultures and ways of life.
9. I like to occupy a leadership position.
10. I enjoy reading books on a variety of topics.
11. I set specific goals before I begin learning for tests/exams.
12. I get more comfortable in a new place as soon as I make
some good friends.
13. I expect to have a harder time to perform academically than
most students here.
14. I was informed about the career possibilities for a specific
degree program.
15. My parents/guardians negatively influenced my achievement
at school because of interference in my affairs.
16. I can easily adjust to different styles of teaching.
17. I prefer to do things on my own.
18. I sometimes wonder if I am really a university material.
19. I will try to make time for outside reading despite the
demands of my course work.
20. I know exactly what I want to major in.
21. I will try to do optional reading even though I know it will not
influence my grade.
22. Grades provide me with an ideal goal to work for it.
23. I am as skilled academically as the best students here.
24. I enjoy working on complex, intellectually demanding
problems.
25. The structure and routine of a person’s work should be
determined by himself/herself.
26. My parents/guardians do not feel I should be at university.
27. I tend to study in spurts rather than at a regular consistent
pace.
28. Reading is one of my favorite pastimes.
29. It is important to always be prepared for class.
30. I am comfortable interacting with people from other races
and cultures.
31. I know what I want and I usually make sure that I get it.
32. I have talked about my career goals with someone who has
worked in that field.
33. I enjoy meeting new people.
34. Getting good grades is mainly related to a person’s
dedication.
35. I feel in control of my life.
36. I have the ability to plan my work (study time).
37. I like to look through the library for books that spark my
interest.
38. My goal is to get the best grade I can without spending a lot
of effort on my course work.
39. My family is a source of encouragement and support.
40. I try to break studying down into smaller steps.
41. My high school grades don’t really reflect what I can do at
university.

Statements 4 3 2 1
Strongly Agree Somewhat Disagree
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Agree Agree
42. I have confidence in sharing my own opinions, even if they
might be different from the way other people think.
43. It is important to have a good university education to make a
success in life.
44. When working on a project, I prefer to work as part of a
team.
45. I expect to do very well in my degree.
46. It is important to have people recognize the work I have
done.
47. I am quick to grasp new concepts and ideas.
48. I find it difficult to accept criticism.
49. I worry about financing my way through higher education.
50. I often don’t see things through to the end.
51. I try to avoid becoming involved with social groups and
organizations.
52. If I run into problems at university, I have someone who
would help me.
53. I will ask for help if I am battling with a complex problem.
54. I am generally satisfied with my life.
55. I expect to be involved in many off-campus activities while
enrolled here (social, sport, etc.).
56. I like to have a routine to follow.
57. I take responsibility for my own intellectual development.
58. I organize my study time to best accomplish my goals.
59. I have the ideal personality to pursue my field of study.
60. I prefer to be spontaneous rather than to set goals when I
study for tests/exams.
61. My friends are extremely important to me.
62. I usually double check things; just to make sure they are
correct.
63. Getting good grades is important to me.
64. I know what I want to be doing 10 years from now.
65. I can motivate myself to study when I need to.
66. I need to undertake paid employment in order to help
support my studies.
67. I will continue working on a complex task even if I do not
succeed at it with the first try.
68. I have clear and reachable goals for my studies this year.
69. I plan my study sessions in advance and pretty much stick to
the plan.
70. I learn things more quickly than most people.
* Adapted from the Dissertation Instrument of Juan-Claude Lemmens (2010)

V. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL INTERVENTIONS.

Direction. Please indicate using a check mark (✓) in the appropriate column to what extent has the following
interventions have assisted you in preparing for your tertiary education. CHECK ONLY ONE OPTION.

Statement 4 3 2 1
To a Great Somewhat Very Not at All
Extent Little
Career Guidance Counselors (School)
Visits from tertiary institutions (Career Caravan)
Aptitude Testing
Open days at tertiary institutions
Orientation before starting the academic year

Thank you very much for your cooperation! – UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OFFICE