Impact of 4Ps on Academic Performance

Introduction

• The study examines the effects of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on the academic performance of learner beneficiaries at Desiderio C. Gange National High School.
• Poverty is a major societal concern in the country, hindering basic needs like education.
• The 4Ps, a conditional cash transfer program, aims to reduce poverty and support families.
• The program provides financial support to poor families in exchange for children's regular health checkups and education.

Background of the Study

• Poverty is a significant societal issue, affecting basic needs and opportunities.
• Education is crucial for personal and national development.
• 4Ps is a national poverty reduction strategy, providing conditional cash transfers.

Statement of the Problem

• This study aims to determine the impact of the 4Ps on the academic performance of senior high school beneficiaries.
• Two research questions are asked:
  • What are the effects of the 4Ps on academic performance, considering socioeconomic status and parental income?
  • Are there significant effects of the 4Ps on academic performance, classified by parental income?

Hypothesis

• There is a significant effect of the 4Ps on the academic performance of learner beneficiaries, categorized by socioeconomic status and parental monthly income.

Conceptual Framework

• The independent variables are socioeconomic status and parental income.
• The dependent variable is academic performance.
• The relationship aims to understand how socioeconomic factors influence academic performance.

Scope and Delimitation

• The study focuses on the academic performance of grade 11 and 12 students at Desiderio C.Gange National High School.
• 40 students were selected from the school using cluster sampling.
• The study uses a quantitative methodology (descriptive analysis).
• The findings are specific to Desiderio C.Gange National High School and may not be generalized to other schools or populations.

Significance of the Study

• Learners: Understand how family finances affect their academic performance, and how to improve their learning.
• Teachers: Learn the challenges 4Ps students face and adjust teaching methods.
• Readers: Gain insights into the effects of 4Ps on student education, supporting students in need.
• Community: Understand the problems, support and initiatives to help 4Ps students.

Definition of Terms

• Academic Performance: Student achievement after completing a course or subject.
• Beneficiary: Person or thing that receives help.
• Learner: Person attending school.
• Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps): The national poverty reduction strategy.

Review of Related Literature

• The chapter summarizes previous studies similar to the current research topic.
• This includes research on the effects of cash transfers on education, health, and poverty alleviation.
• This includes studies focusing on academic performance related to socioeconomic status.

Local Studies

• Studies using the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in the Philippines, focusing specifically on student performance in the context of Calaba, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija.

Foreign Studies

• Studies from Colombia, Brazil, on conditional cash transfers and their impacts, particularly on educational outcomes.

Research Methodology

• Describes how the research is designed and will be conducted.
• This includes details on the participants, data gathering instruments, and the procedure of collecting data.