Linking Attitude and Achievement in Chemistry
Abstract
It is the goal of the Philippines to make students globally competitive. With this goal the country must strengthen its science education system. This study was conducted to determine the profile, attitude and achievement of the 3rd year high school students at Cauayan City National High School-Research Annex. A total of 42 students participated in this study. A standardized questionnaire adapted from International General Certificate of Secondary Education (abbreviated as IGCSE) was used for the achievement of students in Chemistry. Encompassing both descriptive and correlational designs, the results obtained were analyzed using frequency and percentage, t-test and Pearson r. Statistical package aided the computation of the statistical parameter. Analyses of data revealed that:(1) respondents had moderately favorable attitude in Chemistry subject; (2)their Chemistry achievement was fair; (3) attitude and Chemistry achievement had changed when grouped according to sex and age (4) and there was no significant relationship between the attitude and achievement of students in chemistry.
