Issues on

Education
Academic
Performance

Prepared by:
Noche, Jolina Mariz C.

Factors Affecting Academic

Performance of Students

Socio-economic Status
Most of the experts argue that the low
socioeconomic status has negative effect
on the academic performance of
students.
The low socioeconomic status causes
environmental deficiencies which results
in low self esteem of students.

Factors Affecting Academic

Performance of Students

School-related Factors
The school has also been a contributing
factor towards students achievement.
It could either be the teacher, his/her
peers and the school facilities.

Factors Affecting Academic

Performance of Students
Family
A child who is worried and unhappy has
not zest for learning (Victorino, 2011).
White (2001), states that the influence of
an ill-regulated family is disastrous to all
society. It accumulates in a tide of evil that
affects
families,
communities
and
governments.

Factors Affecting Academic

Performance of Students

Technology and Media

The social media has become one of the
most important communication means in
recent times.
According to Khan (2009), Facebook
users often time experience poor
performance academically.

Recommendations

The dependence of the students in new

media has become rampant through the
years.
Teachers need to develop a unique sense
of keeping in touch with the changes in
the technologies so they can guide their
students in filling the gaps of the
educational sector.

Recommendations

Motivation from family members is

encouraged in order for the students to
develop creative and innovative study
habits.
Adequate school resources for teaching
the subjects.

Recommendations

Teacher preparation in both content

and pedagogy.
Instructional materials or visual aids
and review materials should be
improved for them to master different
skills and competencies.