Current Science Research Bulletin

This study examined language anxiety and academic performance in Senior High School HUMSS at Polanco National High School, Schools Division, in 2021–2022. This research was quantitatively descriptive-correlational. We obtained data from 200 grade 11 and 12 HUMSS students at Polanco National High School using counting, averaging, and statistical tests. The study indicated considerable communication apprehension, exam anxiety, and English classroom anxiety. In terms of dread of negativity, respondents' language anxiety is significant. Standard deviations under 3.0 indicated strong response homogeneity. The respondents' academic performance was extremely good, indicating that senior high school students have modest English anxiety. Standard deviations under 3.0 indicated strong response homogeneity. Sex and age did not affect pupils' English language anxiety, the study revealed. But their grade level affected their English language anxiety. Data showed a strong correlation between English language anxiety and academic performance. This study found that Polanco National High School seniors' academic performance was substantially correlated with English language anxiety. Thus, leading Department of Education officials will teach communicative language learning approaches to lessen pupils' fear and improve their attitudes toward communication.

Academic Performance, English Language Anxiety, Philippines

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