ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
——The feat of the educational system centers on the academic performance of the learners of which the amount of time spent by the learners in studying their lessons is one of the factors being considered in the quest for academic excellence. The main purpose of this study was to determine the correlation of study time to the test scores of pupils and their academic performance of the one hundred sixty-nine (169) Grade Six pupils under Rizal District, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte. The study used the descriptive correlational method of research with quantitative data employing a researcher-made questionnaire. Based on the data gathered and analyzed, it was found out that pupils spent time to study during lunch break and during night time with an average of 26.25 minutes and 41.21 minutes respectively. In terms of test scores, the pupils got high scores in Science, English and Mathematics Subject with a very satisfactory academic performance as reflected in their numerical ratings. Further, it was found out that there is a significant relationship between the amount of study time and academic performance of pupils. Therefore, a plan to strengthen the study time schedule for pupils is given emphasis in order to maintain or even improve the academic performance of the pupils. Keywords — Study Time, Test Scores, Academic Performance, Elementary Pupils