© IJARW | ISSN (O) - 2582-1008 December 2020 | Vol. 2 Issue. 6 www.ijarw.com IJARW1394 International Journal of All Research Writings 1 THE LEARNERS' STUDY HABITS AND ITS RELATION ON THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Jhoselle Tus 1 , Francis Rayo 2 , Reymark Lubo 3 , Mark Anthony Cruz 4 Faculty Member, St. Paul College of Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines ABSTRACT Study habits are at the core of a learner's academic success. It is an action like reading, taking notes, conducting study groups that students perform frequently, and regularly accomplishing the learning goals. It can be defined as effective or counterproductive based on whether it serves the students well. Thus, the study's primary purpose was to determine the relationship between study habits and the students' academic performance. The descriptive-correlation design was utilized to describe the respondents' profile regarding their study habits and academic performance. A total of one hundred twenty-six (126) Grade 11 senior high school learners participated in this study. Moreover, the main research instrument utilized in the study was the Palsane and Sharma Study Habit Inventory. Its eight sub-scales are budgeting time, physical condition, reading ability, note-taking, learning motivation, memory, taking examinations, and health. The findings showed that the respondents' study habits are at a relatively average level. The result revealed no significant relationship between study habits and academic performance. Also, the results showed that the study habits of the students are at a relatively average level. Additionally, enhancing students' study habits are relevant, especially in note-taking, reading ability, and health, thus improving their academic performance. Keyword: Study habits, Senior High School Learners, Palsane and Sharma Study Habit Inventory, Academic Performance 1. INTRODUCTION Study habits are at the core of academic success. It is an action like reading, taking notes, conducting study groups that students perform frequently, and regularly accomplishing the learning goals. It can be defined as effective or counterproductive based on whether it serves the students well. Thus, study habits are purchasing out a devoted and un-interrupted time to apply oneself to the world of learning (Rabia, Mubarak, Tallat, Nasir, 2017). This affects a student's success in school. Also, academic performance is how well a student performs inside the school; it results from their hard work and studies. Improving academic performance in a student is one of the goals of every educational center (Alimohamadi, Dehghani, Paymard & Khalili, 2018). Arieta, Gementiza, and Saco (2017) highlighted that study habits play a significant role in students' life. The success or failure of each student depends on their study habits. The study also says that study is an art and requires practice and effort. The success of each student depends on the ability, intelligence, and action of the students. Thus, many effective study habits can help a student to improve. According to the study as cited by Fouche (2017), he described good study habits like doing homework, actively participating in class, managing time, staying focused, and working hard showed a significant positive correlation on their academic performance. Further, students need to develop study habits because these are study strategies that are applied in learning. Without developing study habits, students cannot perform and improve their academic performance (Ebele & Olofu, 2017). Further, Sikhwari (2016) stated that cognitive factors such as intellectual ability are regarded as predictors of academic success. Many researches have examined the role of non-cognitive factors such as study skills, motivation, study habits, and attitudes on academic achievement. The study revealed that study habits have a positive impact on the academic achievement of learners. Rabia et al. (2017), in their study entitled "A Study on Study Habits and Academic Performance of Students," results showed that there is a