English Language Proficiency and Stem Strands Achievement of Senior High School Students

AUTHOR(S)

Joyce Contillo-Galang

ABSTRACT

Using the descriptive-qualitative research design, this study aimed to determine the relationship between the English proficiency and achievement level of the thirty grade twelve students enrolled in STEM strands of San Pablo National High School. It also aimed to investigate the factors reducing their English proficiency. Frequency distribution and Pearson’s r correlation coefficient were the statistical tools used to treat the data. Findings reveal that half of the students have English proficiency belonging to Very Satisfactory level. Also, less than half of the students have achievement level belonging to the Proficient Level. Meanwhile, low self- esteem, lack of exposure, parents’ low educational attainment, and lack of motivation were identified as factors that reduce their language proficiency. Results further reveal that there is a significant relationship between the students’ English language proficiency and their achievement in STEM Strands.