Impact of Academic Stress on The Performance of The Grade 9 Students in Mathematics

Abstract

One of the most frequent stressors that students encounter is academic stress. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a significant relationship between the academic performance of grade 9 students at Campagao High School in Campagao, Bilar, Bohol, and their level of academic stress. The study employed the descriptive-correlational survey research design and the complete enumeration technique was used to obtain 63 respondents. The survey instrument was based on a standardized questionnaire and the data gathered were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation at 0.05 alpha level. The major finding of the study indicated that there is a significant relationship between the level of academic stress and the level of mathematics performance. Furthermore, it was revealed that most of the respondents were 14 years old and were female. Majority of the respondents’ female parents were high school level while the highest educational attainment of the male parents was either high school level or elementary level with a combined family monthly income of P10 000 and below. Moreover, the level of academic stress experienced by the respondents in learning mathematics was moderate while the level of the students’ academic performance in math was developing. In line with the findings and conclusion of the study, the researcher recommends that the proposed math performance enhancement plan can be used and monitored.