CELLULAR PHONE UTILIZATION AND THE STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Cellular phone is very common nowadays. Its utilization varies from every walk of life. Among senior high school students, most of the students own the item and it replaces their subtle moments as observed in the locale intently studied Eventually, this study aimed to assess the association of using cellphone among the senior high school students and their level of academic performance of the 241 respondent invited to answer the survey which includes the level of academic performance of the student and the extent of cellphone utilization among the senior high school students. Both are treated together statistically to determine the association. The result of the study shall give the teachers and parents the idea of becoming permissive or not of their students’ use of cellular phones. Recommendations shall be identified in order to maximize the benefits of the use of cellular phones in and outside the classroom as well as making the item as a tool that aids teaching and learning activities of the students.