THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COLLEGE READINESS AND ACADEMIC PREPARATIONS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

This flashcard set covers the key vocabulary, research variables, and cited studies from the research proposal on college readiness and academic preparation at Saravia National High School.

College Readiness

The extent to which a student possesses the academic, behavioral, and motivational qualities needed to succeed in higher education.

Academic Preparation

The degree to which a student's academic performance and engagement reflect their capacity to meet the demands of college-level work.

Academic Readiness

A student's perceived preparedness in foundational academic skills and confidence to handle advanced coursework.

Learning Strategies

The specific techniques, methods, and approaches that students use to acquire, organize, retain, and apply knowledge effectively such as note-taking, summarizing, and time management.

School Motivation

The internal and external factors that stimulate students to engage in learning, accomplish academic tasks, and achieve educational goals.

General Weighted Average (GWA)

The numerical average of a student's grades across all learning areas within a specific grading period or academic year.

Performance in Core Academic Subjects

A student's academic standing in foundational core subjects, used as an indicator of academic preparation.

Learning Engagement

The degree of students' active participation, interest, commitment, and involvement in academic activities that contribute to meaningful learning.

Behavioral Engagement

A dimension of learning engagement that includes students' attendance, participation, and completion of school tasks.

Emotional Engagement

A dimension of learning engagement referring to students' interest, enjoyment, and positive feelings toward learning.

Cognitive Engagement

A dimension of learning engagement reflecting a student's willingness to exert effort in understanding complex concepts and solving academic problems.

Intrinsic Motivation

Engaging in learning because the activities are found to be meaningful and enjoyable rather than just to obtain rewards or avoid punishment.

Quantitative, Descriptive-Correlational Research Design

The specific research design used to describe levels of readiness and preparation and determine the relationship between these variables.

Saravia National High School

The specific educational institution in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, where the study was conducted.

Vandelannote & Demanet (2025)

Authors who found that senior high school students' college readiness is closely tied to eventual success and staying enrolled in higher education.

Mortiz and Digamon (2023)

Researchers who found that while Mindanao-based graduates displayed adequate personal/emotional readiness, many scored below average in cognitive preparedness.

Guiamalon and Hariraya (2021)

Researchers who examined the implementation of the K-12 Senior High School Program and questioned the effectiveness of resources in preparing graduates for higher education.

SOCCSKSARGEN

The Philippine region (Region XII) where Koronadal City is located and where local literature on college readiness remains limited.

Ryan and Deci (2022)

Researchers who emphasized that motivation is essential for promoting engagement, persistence, and academic achievement.

OECD (2023)

An organization whose report suggests that students with strong literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills are more likely to perform well in higher education.