Variates and Manipulative Skills on Computer Operations of High School Students of the University of Eastern Philippines System

Abstract

This study aimed at examining the varieties and manipulative skills in computer operations of fourth year high school students of the University of Eastern Philippines System. A self-structured closed questionnaire with 5-point Likert scale was designed for data collection from a sample of 80 high school students and 6 teachers. This study employed the descriptive –correlational survey type of research design, Statistical tools such as frequency counts, percentages, mean, ranking and multiple regression were used to interpret and analyze the data.  Findings revealed that the students were more skilled in terms with their manipulative skills in computer operations, more favorable attitudes while working in computer operation, and a very good academic performance showed in English, Mathematics, and Computer subjects.