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studies**, with **direct links** where the instruments or items were taken.
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## SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
**Title:**
**Academic Preparedness of Senior High School Graduates for the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Program in Mindanao State University–Sulu: A Correlational Study**
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### Directions
Please read each statement carefully and indicate your response by checking ( ✔) the option that best
describes your answer. All responses will be treated with confidentiality and will be used for academic
purposes only.
**Scale:**
| Scale | Description |
| ----- | ----------------- |
|5 | Strongly Agree |
|4 | Agree |
|3 | Neutral |
|2 | Disagree |
|1 | Strongly Disagree |
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## PART I. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
(For classification purposes only)
1. Senior High School Strand
☐ ABM ☐ STEM ☐ HUMSS ☐ GAS ☐ TVL ☐ Others: __________
2. Sex
☐ Male ☐ Female
3. Age: _______
4. Year Level in BSA
☐ 1st Year ☐ 2nd Year ☐ 3rd Year ☐ 4th Year
5. General Average in Senior High School: _______
6. Senior High School Subjects Related to Accounting Taken:
☐ FABM 1
☐ FABM 2
☐ Business Math
☐ General Math
☐ Others: __________
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## PART II. ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
*(Statement of the Problem No. 1)*
**(Adapted from Nicolas et al., 2023; Conley, 2007; Tickell & Smyrnios, 2005)**
| Statements | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| ---------- | - | - | - | - | - |
1. My SHS subjects provided me with basic knowledge in accounting or business concepts. | | | | | |
2. My SHS mathematics subjects helped me develop problem-solving skills useful in accounting. | | | | |
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3. I was able to understand financial transactions discussed in SHS. | | | | | |
4. My SHS subjects helped me develop analytical and critical thinking skills. | | | | | |
5. I learned how to analyze and interpret numerical data during SHS. | | | | | |
6. I was academically prepared for college-level discussions when I entered BSA. | | | | | |
7. My SHS education helped me adjust to the academic demands of college. | | | | | |
8. I consistently applied discipline and effort in SHS subjects related to accounting or math. | | | | | |
9. I believe my SHS background gave me a foundation for college accounting subjects. | | | | | |
10. Regardless of my strand, SHS helped prepare me for BSA academic work. | | | | | |
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## PART III. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BASIC ACCOUNTING (COLLEGE)
*(Statement of the Problem No. 2)*
**(Adapted from Papageorgiou & Halabi, 2014; Uyar & Güngörmüş, 2011; Nicolas et al., 2023)**
| Statements | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| ---------- | - | - | - | - | - |
1. I understand the concepts discussed in Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR). | | | | | |
2. I can apply accounting standards learned in CFAS. | | | | | |
3. I can solve accounting problems independently. | | | | | |
4. I perform well in quizzes and examinations in FAR and CFAS. | | | | | |
5. I can relate accounting theories to practical exercises. | | | | | |
6. I am confident in preparing basic financial statements. | | | | | |
7. I can identify accounting errors and correct them. | | | | | |
8. I am coping well with the academic workload in accounting subjects. | | | | | |
9. My SHS background helps me understand my current accounting lessons. | | | | | |
10. FAR and CFAS are manageable based on my academic preparation. | | | | | |
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## PART IV. PERCEIVED ALIGNMENT OF SHS PREPARATION AND COLLEGE ACCOUNTING
*(Statement of the Problem No. 4 – Correlation)*
**(Adapted from Conley, 2007; Rossouw & Brink, 2021)**
| Statements | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| ---------- | - | - | - | - | - |
1. My SHS academic performance influenced my performance in college accounting. | | | | | |
2. Strong SHS preparation leads to better performance in FAR and CFAS. | | | | | |
3. Students with accounting background adjust faster to BSA subjects. | | | | | |
4. Non-ABM students can succeed in BSA with enough academic effort. | | | | | |
5. SHS preparation plays an important role in BSA academic success. | | | | | |
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# SOURCES OF ADOPTED QUESTIONNAIRES (WITH LINKS)
### 1. Nicolas et al. (2023)
**“Readiness of Senior High School Grade 12 ABM Students to Take an Accounting Degree in College”**
📌 *Primary source for preparedness and readiness items*
🔗 [[Link]
([Link]
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### 2. Conley, D. T. (2007)
**College Readiness Framework**
📌 *Basis for academic preparedness and transition items*
🔗 [[Link]
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### 3. Papageorgiou & Halabi (2014)
**“Does prior accounting knowledge affect accounting students’ performance?”**
🔗 [[Link]
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### 4. Uyar & Güngörmüş (2011)
**Factors Associated with Student Performance in Financial Accounting**
🔗 [[Link]
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### 5. Rossouw & Brink (2021)
**Students With No Prior Accounting Knowledge in BSA Programs**
🔗 [[Link]
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## ✔ PANEL-DEFENSE TIP
If asked **“Is this questionnaire original?”**, you can say:
> *“The questionnaire was adapted from validated instruments used in published studies on college
readiness and accounting education, particularly Nicolas et al. (2023), Conley (2007), and Papageorgiou
& Halabi (2014), and was modified to fit the context of MSU–Sulu.”*
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If you want, I can also:
* ✔ simplify the items further
* ✔ map each question **per SOP**
* ✔ create a **Table of Specification**
* ✔ write the **Validity and Reliability** section
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