A Causal Model for Psycho-social Aspects of Science Learning Environment on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Region X, Philippines (original) (raw)

The study geared to develop a causal model for the psychosocial attributes of the learning environment on Grade 10 students' science performance in secondary schools divisions of Region X, Northern Mindanao. This study utilized descriptive correlational and causal-comparative research design. A random sample of 1,123 Grade 10 students was utilized in this study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Correlation, Regression, and Path Analyses. The results revealed that students' performance in Science was found out of low mastery level. In terms of psychosocial aspects, the students generally practiced their science activities in both laboratory and classroom environments, possessed moderate confidence in their emotion and self-efficacy in chemistry, having average science process skills, and were mentored by science teachers with very satisfactory teaching ability. Classroom environment and teacher ability were the psychosocial aspects that significantly correlate...