Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 40 no. 5 (2025)

Classroom Environment and Its Influence on Learners’ Academic Achievement

Reyjay Adolfo | Lutchie Ducot

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between classroom design and its influence on student performance in San Fernando I District, Division of Bukidnon, School Year (SY) 2024-2025. This study was performed by applying descriptive-correlational research design. The researcher utilized a self-made survey questionnaire to gather the data needed to answer the questions in this study, which was validated and got a Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient of .944. The respondents were the Grade VI learners in the large school, medium school, and small school of the locale. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency count, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson r Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. This study revealed the following findings: There was a great extent of implementation of the classroom environment in San Fernando I District, Division of Bukidnon, School Year (SY) 2024-2025. The highest percentage of learners achieved a Satisfactory rating. There was no significant relationship between the extent of implementation of classroom environment and learners’ academic achievement.



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