Background:

Effective study habits are necessary for high school to excel academically. The student must develop these skills in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefit. Study habits can be a combination of several techniques, including time management, note taking, self testing, and being wise in the test, to name a few. There is no best way to study therefore, techniques can be tailored to the needs of the students to achieve he most optimal result. However, diagnostic testing is also available to assist students in assessing their weaknesses in their learning behaviors and study habits. Research has shown that effective study skills lead to improved academic performance. The habits that students develop during their high school years will remain with them long after their college and will be reflected in their performance. This paper will provide the high school summerians in Misamis University that affect their study habit and improve their academic performance.

Significance of the Study: The study is delimited to the cause of poor study habits among high school summerian. As the year level of students in high school becomes higher, heir study habits differ from time to time. Studying does not only include the preparation of students to excel in class but also the reinforcement of the lessons already taught.

Hypothesis: Study habits in relation to academic performance in high school summerians in Misamis University.

H1 – There are factors do not affect study habits in relation to academic performances.
H2 – There are factors which affect study habits in realtion to academic performances.

Statement of the Problem:

Students now a day are fond of playing computer games, hanging out with friends. Right after they got home from school, they immediately play on their computer, cell phones or even watching television. Instead of reading their books, studying and doing homework, they prefer playing games. They tend to neglect their studies and forget the importance of education. Unrealizing they spend too much in computer, hang out’s with friends and even going to the malls. Aside from that, some of the students engage in relationships that can affect their studies. And not even knowing that it really can affect their mind and instead of studying or focusing on lessons, they prefer texting or calling their boyfriend/girlfriend and even gong ou with them. There are many factors whether good or bad. Influence are hard to solve or manage, especially that technologies are advancing. And all matters are evolving.

Review of Related Literature:

Study habits, it means you are not distracted by anything; you have a certain place to go where it is quiet everyday where you study and do homework. Basically it means that you are doing the best you can to get the grades you want. Lifestyle habits are developed from early childhood and start to become set during adolescence and youth. Various studies have shown that there exists a high probability that habits acquired at tender ages will be maintained in adult life. Entry into high school life else important changes in the lifestyle of these young people. Periodic review and beginning to study for your exams early will save your time in the long run and it will prevent cramming. That way you can be well rested and more motivated and less anxious on test day. The last thing you can do to help get good grades is take advantage of all the academic resources at the school. Learning is central to all our behavior.