Study Habits
STUDY HABITS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THIRD YEAR STUDENTS OF SANTA ROSA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012
A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Santa Rosa Campus
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree
Master in Educational Management
By
JESUSA G. HABIG
August 2011
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Effective study skills are necessary for a high school student to excel academically. The student must develop these skills in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefit. Study skills can be a combination of several techniques, including time management, note taking, self testing, and being wise in the test, to name a few. There is no one best way to study, therefore, techniques can be tailored to the needs of the students to achieve the most optimal result. However, diagnostic testing is also available to assist students in assessing their weaknesses in their learning behaviours and study habits. Research has shown that effective study skills lead to improved academic performance. The habits that students develop during their college years will remain with them long after graduation and will be reflected in their performance in college. This paper will provide insight into the different techniques that improve study skills, and in turn, improve academic performance. The Merriam – Webster Dictionary defines the word study as "the application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge, which can be in a particular field or to a specific subject." The dictionary then defines skill as "the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance." A rather general combination of the two terms would yield, "learning and motivational strategies considered essential in being successful in college" (Tuckman, 2003 page). A more in depth conceptualization of the term
SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012
A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Santa Rosa Campus
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree
Master in Educational Management
By
JESUSA G. HABIG
August 2011
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Effective study skills are necessary for a high school student to excel academically. The student must develop these skills in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefit. Study skills can be a combination of several techniques, including time management, note taking, self testing, and being wise in the test, to name a few. There is no one best way to study, therefore, techniques can be tailored to the needs of the students to achieve the most optimal result. However, diagnostic testing is also available to assist students in assessing their weaknesses in their learning behaviours and study habits. Research has shown that effective study skills lead to improved academic performance. The habits that students develop during their college years will remain with them long after graduation and will be reflected in their performance in college. This paper will provide insight into the different techniques that improve study skills, and in turn, improve academic performance. The Merriam – Webster Dictionary defines the word study as "the application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge, which can be in a particular field or to a specific subject." The dictionary then defines skill as "the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance." A rather general combination of the two terms would yield, "learning and motivational strategies considered essential in being successful in college" (Tuckman, 2003 page). A more in depth conceptualization of the term
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