Motivational Factors and Academic Performance among Learners in Tagoloan District, Misamis Oriental

The Department of Education's main aim is to ensure top-tier education for every Filipino student. This study in Tagoloan District assesses motivational factors and academic performance to support this goal. The study aimed to determine the motivational factors, academic performance, and their relationship among 563 students from three public high schools in Tagoloan District, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, using a descriptive-correlational research design and a questionnaire adapted from Lepper (2005). The study found high levels of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors, marked as "True for Me." Academic performance in Filipino, English, Mathematics, Science, and Araling Panlipunan for the 1st and 2nd Quarter was very satisfactory. There was no significant relationship between motivational factors and academic performance, except for intrinsic curiosity and independent mastery. Most participants were internally motivated, yet their external motivators mirrored their intrinsic drives. Teachers should clearly communicate goals and expectations to students for better understanding.