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Factors Affecting the Academic Performance of Grade 6 Learners in Buguias, Benguet, Philippines

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Assessing the 217 grade 6 learners, this study determined the extent to which various factors relate to and influence the academic performance of learners across different profiles and contexts in Buguias, Benguet. It utilized descriptive-comparative and correlational research design, which employed both descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient ®, to analyze the data. The findings indicate that Grade 6 learners experience much challenge across socio-economic, psychological, and environmental factors. Additionally, the level of challenge on the factors affecting the grade 6 learners’ academic performance differs across the two clusters. Grade 6 learners in Buguias district exhibit a very satisfactory level of academic performance, reflecting their resilience, dedication, and strong learning capabilities. Regardless of the cluster, Grade 6 learners demonstrate a consistent level of academic performance, highlighting shared challenges and influencing factors. Moreover, in cluster 1, the socio-economic and psychological factors pose significant challenges that impact the academic performance of Grade 6 learners. However, environmental factors do not appear to influence their performance. On the other hand, in Cluster 2, socio-economic factors affect learners’ academic performance, while psychological and environmental factors do not have a notable impact. These findings suggest that tailored interventions are necessary for different school clusters, particularly in addressing the socio-economic and psychological challenges that hinder academic performance.

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Academic Performance Environmental Factors Psychological Socio-Economic

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Journal

Journal of Education, Learning, and Management

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2(2), (2025)

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130-143

Published

10-09-2025

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Segundo, R. C. (2025). Factors Affecting the Academic Performance of Grade 6 Learners in Buguias, Benguet, Philippines. Journal of Education, Learning, and Management, 2(2), 130-143. https://doi.org/10.69739/jelm.v2i2.910

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