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A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF SECTIONING: HOMOGENEOUS SECTION AND HETEROGENEOUS SECTION TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, STUDY HABITS AND SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT OF XUHS STUDENTS

Teresa BagaipoCamille MagnanaoLairyll PriceMartin SantiagoIv-Horacio de la costaIntroductionThe most commonly used sectioning for schools is the homogeneous grouping. This method groups the students by their similarities and abilities. Do you ever wonder why this method of sectioning is used? This research study was conducted in order to identify the effects to the academic performance, study habits and social involvement of such groupings; homogeneous and heterogeneous. This research used a descriptive type of research. The instruments used to gather data include a researcher made questionnaire. Frequencies and percentages were used as statistical treatment to interpret and analyze the data gathered.

Statement of the Problem

This study will attempt to determine the relationship and effects of sectioning XUHS students (Grade 8 4th Year) in different categories namely Homogeneous, General, Heterogeneous sectioning according to academic performance, study habits and social involvement.

1. What is the profile of the respondents when grouped according to:

1.1 Year Level1.2 Section: (Honors, Semi-Honors, General and Heterogeneous)1.3 Q.P.I.: (From the previous quarters)

2. What is the effect of sectioning XUHS students homogeneously and heterogeneously in terms of?2.1 Study Habits2.2 Academic Performance2.3 Social Involvement

3. What is the effect of sectioning XUHS students homogeneously and heterogeneously when grouped according to:3.1 Year Level3.2 Section (Honors, Semi-Honors, General and Heterogeneous)3.3 Q.P.I. (From the previous quarter)

Data and resultsProblem 1: What is the profile of the respondents when grouped according to:

Problem 2: What is the effect of sectioning to the XUHS students in terms of:Studies at homeFrequency of Study Advance study for examTime of Study

Analysis and interpretationAccording to Crilly (2000) student are able to balance their study habits together with their social involvement. Student are diverted from studies to have interesting talks and they get to bond with their peer. His study show that every student should have a minimum of an hour to divert herself/himself to talk and hang out with peers. Part of good study habits is to provide yourself a time to unwind. So when students get back to studying their minds are set productively processing information. We can see from the graphs shown that student who are from the heterogeneous sections have better study habits than those from the homogeneous. Honor Studentsfor the1st QuarterHonor Students for the 2nd Quarter Failing MarksAnalysis and interpretationIn a study conducted by Baer (2003), it focused on the academic progression of college students studying educational courses. The first examination of the students were the basis for his conclusion. The result of his study shows that the homogeneous groups outperformed the heterogeneous groups. Active Club MembersParticipation in Group Activities Number of FriendsAnalysis and interpretationAccording to Kruse (2011) heterogeneous grouping or mix ability-grouping is most beneficial to students in terms of social involvement. The purpose of mix ability-grouping is to create a realistic work environment for students because diversity is inevitable in the real world. This type of sectioning prepare students to be aware and help them to interact with people with various abilities and skills. Moreover, if you go to different institutions and firms, you will find out that employers would staff people with various expertise. Again the motive of heterogeneous is to make students interact with different kinds of people whether in gender, age, race, ability and more factors. Problem 3: What is the preferred sectioning of XUHS students?Analysis and interpretationConclusionBased on the findings and conclusions of the study, it is not certain which sectioning is preferable, there are many factors which should be considered. It is recommended that when grouping students many factors like academic performance, study habits, social involvement and the like should be a basis for grouping students, based on the results we found out and concluded.