Socio-Demographic Attributes and Aptitude on Grade 9 Students of Central Mindanao University Laboratory High School as Determinants of Chemistry Performance: A Causal Model
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This paper geared to develop a causal model of the socio-demographic attributes and aptitudes on students’ performance in Chemistry at the CMU- Laboratory High School. The study employed descriptive-correlational and causal-comparative research designs. Results showed that the High School Admission Test score, type of elementary school graduated and the elementary average grade were significant predictors of the students Chemistry performance while gender, parents’ educational attainment and nature of commuting have no effect. The best fitting causal model of high school performance in Chemistry is best anchored on the aptitude levels as manifested by the Admission Test scores and elementary average grade, duly supported with the type elementary school graduated, gender and commuting scheme of students.
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