Factors Affecting Academic Performance in Araling Panlipunan among Junior High School Learners of Gingoog City

This study examined factors influencing academic performance in Araling Panlipunan, considering both Learners-Related (study habits, learning attitude, subject interest, and environment) and Teacher-Related (commitment and subject knowledge) factors. It focused on students' academic performance during the 2nd and 3rd Quarters of SY 2022-2023 and assessed the correlation between these factors and academic achievement. The research employed a descriptive-correlational design and involved 204 Grade 7 to Grade 10 students from Alfonso Ang Militante Integrated School and BACKKISMI National High School South 2 District Division of Gingoog City. Sample size determination followed Slovin's formula with a 0.05 margin of error, and participants were selected proportionally by grade level. Descriptive statistics, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used for analysis. Findings indicated that students perceived themselves as having strong study habits, positive attitudes toward learning, and a keen interest in the subject. The students also perceived their teachers as highly committed and knowledgeable in Araling Panlipunan. Moreover, students achieved satisfactory grades during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of SY 2022-2023. Notably, a strong positive correlation was found between student-related factors and academic performance in Araling Panlipunan, while a moderate positive correlation existed between teacher-related factors and academic performance in the subject. The study recommends that students enhance their learning strategies, including active engagement and technology utilization, while teachers should create more engaging learning environments using available technology to benefit students and foster communication with parents.