Mind Wandering in Relation to the Academic Performance of the Grade Six Learners of Marawi Central Elementary Pilot School
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This study aimed to determine the relation of mind wandering in the academic performance of the Grade six learners of Marawi Central Elementary Pilot School during the school year 2015-2016. This study determined the respondent’s extent of mind wandering, their performance to the on the task activity, their reasons why are their mind wandering during on the task as well as the relationship between their extent of mind wandering and their performance on their activity. Using the qualitative and quantitative research design, the researchers employed a survey questionnaire and a follow up interview. It was revealed that the extent of Grade six learners of Marawi Central Elementary Pilot School was few times during the on the task activity. It was showed also that the performance of the learners was just okay. In addition, the result of the interview showed that majority of them were mind wandering. It can be concluded that mind wandering is an internally generated private experience, its frequency can’t be manipulated. After a thorough analysis, it is suggested that the learners should be aware of their mind wandering during any educational performance because this mind wandering has a negative impact in their educational performance especially in reading comprehension. Teachers should use an effective strategy to aid and reduce the occurrence of mind wandering within their classroom not only in reading. Researchers are recommended to conduct a study that could meditate the occurrence of mind wandering for a useful technique in reducing mind wandering.
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