Time Management:

Influences on Students’
Efficiency

Balladares, Princess Laborada, Angel Mae L.

Eleijah Monterona, Aigel M.
Barquio, Angelo T. Pasaylo, Sherwin C.
Dela Torre, Glenn P. Tura, Cherry Lou D.
Genilla, Riz Ivannah M.
 CHAPTER I: The Problem and Its Scope

In the view of efficiency, students can only achieve such

adaptability and competency while bearing the responsibilities as
learners in an institution if they manage their time for school
chores accordingly and wisely. With time management, students'
efficiency will be highly possible.

As claimed by Sayari et. al. (2017), time management is by all

means important in all aspects of our lives. Whether in individual
capacities or in businesses and organizations, the use and
management of time are equally important. It was well stated that,
as applied to educational settings, time is precious to students,
teachers, heads, and the institution as a whole.
CHAPTER I: The Problem and Its Scope

Time management, indeed, affects every aspect of a student's

life. However, it might indeed be hard to achieve such efficient
management of time for which students have many tasks to be
done by due dates.

The gap is seen in that there were fewer influences of time

management on students' efficiency, thereafter, there are more
influences to be elaborated on and those influences need to be
given an awareness, substantially for students in the senior high
school department.

In discoursing this gap, this study will address and elaborate on

the influences of time management on students' efficiency and will
help students be more efficient in doing individual tasks and work.
Conceptual Framework
 Theoretical Background

The way people spend their leisure time affects their

behaviour, growth, and life, proving the need to manage free
time. Study shows the need to include time management skills
to reduce psychological stress resulting from untimely
completion of responsibilities and tasks.

Education
Education is critical in teaching people how to manage their
time effectively. It teaches them the value of planning and
organizing their activities in order to achieve their objectives.
 Theoretical Background

Academic Achievement
The success of a student in the educational system is
gauged by their academic achievement. Academic achievement
is influenced by time management since it affects how
successfully and efficiently a student is able to manage their
time, set and meet goals, and prioritize activities.

Academic Tasks
Academic tasks hold immense significance within the realm
of education, serving as invaluable tools for students to broaden
their horizons, expand their knowledge base, and refine their
skillset.
 Statement of the Problem
This study aims to determine the influences of time
management in improving the efficiency of Senior High School
students at St. Cecilia's College-Cebu, Inc.

Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:

1. How does time management affect the students' academic tasks?

2. How does proper time management impact the students' ability

to overcome tasks?

3. What are the benefits of good time management for students?

 Significance of the Study

The findings of the study are beneficial to the following:

Researchers. Researchers will be able to procure

enlightenment in evaluating the influences of time management on
students' efficiency.

Future Researchers. This study will be advantageous and be

of use to future researchers, in which deep comprehension of this
study will be a guide in conducting related studies.

Teachers. This study will be procurable to teachers which could

be an eye-opening of the importance of being knowledgeable on
the influences of time management.
 Significance of the Study

Parents. The study can help identify effective strategies that

parents can use to balance their personal and professional lives.

School. Schools can use data to ensure that resources are used as
efficiently and effectively as possible, benefiting students, teachers,
and the broader community.

Students. To adapt the students on how to utilize their time

management in order to make a personalized schedule.
 Definition of Terms
To clarify the terms used and to clearly understand the study, the
terms included conceptually are defined in the context of this
research.

Academic Achievement – The success of the student in the

educational system.

Education - Refers to the process of teaching people how to

manage their time effectively and acquiring knowledge and skills.

Efficiency - It produces effort, material, energy, or money

without wasting the time.

Students - Students are enrolled in educational institutions and

 Definition of Terms

Time - The measure of duration spent.

Time Management - The process of organizing and planning how

to divide the time between different activities.

Promptness - The quality of arriving quickly or exactly as

supposed to and adhering to the designated time by doing the
tasks without delay.
 Chapter II: Review of Related
Literatures and Studies

According to (Nasrullah & Khan, 2015), in the modern world,

time is seen as an indefinitely divisible and usable commodity. It
was claimed by (Nasrullah & Khan, 2015), the secret to achieving
success in life is effectively managing this resource that everyone
possesses equally and paying sufficient emphasis to planning.

One can use time effectively and adequately by maintaining

time records, setting short- and long-term goals, setting priorities,
making to-do lists and schedules, and managing one's program
workplace, as previous research and an abundance of how-to
guides, suggested (Sabelis, 2001).
 Chapter II: Review of Related
Literatures and Studies
Empirical evidence suggests that effective time management is
associated with greater academic achievement (McKenzie & Gow,
2004; Trueman & Hartley, 1996) as students learn coping
strategies that allow them to negotiate competing demands.

In line with this, Macan et. al. (1990) suggest time management
should include the following components of distinguished
demands, sorting according to their importance, and the
corresponding allocation of time and resources based on the
degree of importance.

It will also help to make some decisions about changes we

would like to make to use our time more effectively (Noftle et. al.,
 CHAPTER III: Research Methodology and
Procedures

Research Method
This qualitative study method analyzed the influences of time
management on the students’ efficiency. It looked on a sample of
students’ academic programs and personal perceived ends of the
influences of time management through the methods followed by
the researchers.

Research Design
The researchers used the in-depth interview and descriptive-
analytic method in interpreting the influences of time management
of students in St. Cecilia’s College-Cebu, Inc., its perceived effects,
and benefits.
 CHAPTER III: Research Methodology and
Procedures

Research Environment
The interview was conducted at St. Cecilia’s College wherein the
said school is ideal to conduct an interview.

Research Respondents
The primary respondents of the research study were the students
in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), Accountancy,
Business, and Management (ABM), and Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
 CHAPTER III: Research Methodology and
Procedures
Research Environment
The interview was conducted at St. Cecilia’s College wherein the
said school is ideal to conduct an interview.

Research Respondents
The primary respondents of the research study were the students
in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), Accountancy,
Business, and Management (ABM), and Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Sampling Technique
In this study, the researchers used the Purposive Sampling in the
selection of the respondents.
 CHAPTER III: Research Methodology and
Procedures

Research Instruments
The questions for interview questionnaire seek to explore the
influences of time management on students’ effieciency.

The questions were in a semi-structured form, and the applied

sampling was purposive sampling, on account of the fact that the
researchers have connections to the participants who were free
and opportune to take part in the research study.
 CHAPTER III: Research Methodology and
Procedures
Data Gathering Procedures

In this study, there are steps used in the data collection, the
following are the:

First, A transmittal letter was made by the Inquiries, Investigation,

and Immersion instructor. The letter was sent specially to the
School Principal to have the permission to conduct the interview for
the study inside the school premise.

Secondly, with the instrument chosen, the researchers started to

conduct the interview and began identifying the perfect
participants that would best fit in the study.
 CHAPTER III: Research Methodology and
Procedures

Data Analysis
The researchers made a well-informed decision to utilize
descriptive analysis as the primary methodology for
comprehensively analyzing the rich dataset that had been
meticulously collected

Through this rigorous analytical approach, the researchers were

able to uncover a multitude of intricate patterns, significant
themes, and profound insights that shed light on the complex
interplay between time management and its far-reaching
implications on students' overall efficiency
 CHAPTER III: Research Methodology and
Procedures

Ethical Consideration
The researchers will inform the participants with regards to the
study, the personal signatures needed, what is the study about, its
purpose, and how the study would be done.

The researchers will let the participants sign the consent form once
they agree.

Additionally, the participants will be asked for their informed

consent before participating in the study and they will be informed
of their rights.
 CHAPTER III: Research Methodology and
Procedures

Another consideration is the need to ensure that the study will not
cause harm to the participants. To mitigate this risk, the interview
questions is designed to avoid sensitive or potentially triggering
topics.

Lastly, any interventions or recommendations resulting from the

study will be based on the best interests of the participants and
will be aimed at improving their academic and personal lives,
rather than causing harm or distress.
CHAPTER IV: Presentation, Analysis and
Interpretation of Data
1. How does time management influence you in doing your daily academic
tasks?
“When I manage my time, I would be very effective in doing or executing the specific task
that I need to do and I can finish a lot of tasks.”
“It influences me through doing prioritization. It allows me to prioritize my tasks based on
their importance and deadlines.”
“It helps me manage the pressure of academic tasks and daily chores.”

“Helps me prioritize my tasks based on their importance and deadlines. I can identify which
assignments and projects that require immediate attention.”
“It influences me to stick to a routine, manage my academic tasks, and enhance
productivity.”
“It will be easier for me to do my tasks, the tasks will not get messy, and I won't get
confuse.”
 2. How does time management help/influence you in obtaining academic
achievements?

“It is a very big help to me in becoming an achiever since I did all the tasks that were assigned
to me. Time management, it serves as a way for me to become an achiever.”
“It increases my productivity: by managing my time effectively, allocating specific time slots for
studying, completing assignments, and preparing for exams.”
“It helps me to become efficient and effective in my daily task because I can do the task
without pressure, and that enabled me to obtain academic achievements.”
“By focusing on these high-priority task/s, I ensure that I allocate my time and energy
efficiently, maximizing my chances of achieving outstanding results.”
“Time management helps/influences me in obtaining my academic achievements for the
following reasons: (1) helps me organize my academic tasks effectively, (2) time management
enables me to focus, (3) time management enables me to work efficiently and deliver a better
output.”
“If I have time management skills, I will be able to manage the tasks, so that I won't be busy.”
“It helps me by doing the task/s on time and prevent myself from cramming or procrastinations
 3. Do you think that having proper time management helps you in becoming
efficient/effective? (open ended question)

“Yes, because you can really make all your tasks right. You really have to maintain your time
management, you indeed have to do it because you’re an achiever.”
“Yes, having proper time management is essential for becoming both efficient and effective.
Proper time management helps me overcome procrastination, which can significantly hinder
efficiency.”
“Yes, it helps me to become efficient and effective in my daily task because I can do the task
without pressure. I can handle the pressure and finish the task efficiently through managing time.”
“Yes, I strongly believe that having proper time management helps me become more efficient and
effective. These undivided attention enhances my efficiency and enables me to complete tasks
more effectively.”
“Yes, I do think that having good time management helps me to be more effective or efficient for
the reason that it enables me to be more productive and to produce better outputs and meet
deadlines.”
“Yes, I discovered that I could finish the task/s on time. I can pass them before the deadline. That's
 4. How does time management help you in prioritizing tasks to maximize
efficiency?
“I am able to efficiently management my time. I could be able to prioritize the tasks given in
school rather than prioritizing unnecessary things.”
“I am able to efficiently management my time. I could be able to prioritize the tasks given in
school rather than prioritizing unnecessary things.”
“It helps me to finish the task in time or the time allotted for the specific task. Benefits of time
management it helps you to reduce stress, better work-life balance, and more.”
“As an individual, time management plays a crucial role in helping me prioritize tasks and
maximize efficiency. I can ensure that I allocate the right amount of time and attention to
each task based on its importance and urgency.”
“Time management enables me to prioritize my tasks effectively, knowing these, help me
work more effectively by allowing myself to concentrate on the task at hand.”
“It can increase my academic performance because it can relax my mind after I have done
everything.”
“It helps me to enables my work, my goals and make effective to-do-list.”
 5. As a student, what do you think are the benefits of utilizing/managing
time?
“Some benefits are: (1) the outcome of your projects are good and impressive, (2) you can now
have time for yourself and doing your leisure activities, and (3) you could be able to get high and
good grades.”
“As a student, there are numerous benefits to utilizing and managing time effectively. Time
management reduces my stress due to looming deadlines or unfinished tasks.”
“As a student, it is a great help of being productivity even in a short period of time.”

“Time management enables me to identify and eliminate or minimize time-wasting activities,

make conscious choices, and eliminate activities that don't align with my priorities.”
“It enables me to avoid time wastage, allows me to be productive, to have more time in different
aspects of my life, helps me avoid procrastination, to avoid stress and panic, helps me produce
better outputs, and meet deadlines.”
“I don't have a headache, I don't get confused about what to do first, and then I can rest. My
mind will be relieved when I finish all the work.”
“I able to pass on time, prevent to feel stressed and frustrated, prioritizing task, and have
 6. What strategies or techniques do you use to gain time benefits and to
efficiently manage your time in achieving total efficiency/effectiveness?

“I have to-do-list in my notes and it has alarms. I also have alarms and the deadlines were written
on it. The deadlines were indicated for my tasks. Notes, alarm, and indicating deadlines.”
“I'll identify and eliminate distractions by turning off notifications on my phone, finding a quiet study
environment, or using website blockers to avoid accessing distracting websites.”
“My technique is multi-tasking. Multi-tasking is one of my ways to finish the task in a short period of
time.”
“By identifying my objectives and desired outcomes, I can determine which tasks are most aligned
with those goals and prioritize them accordingly. Additionally, I also do to-do-list and alarms.”
“Having a To-Do List and batching tasks from highest priority to least priority are the two strategies
or techniques that I frequently employ in order for me to achieve total efficiency/ effectiveness. The
next method or approach I employ is batching tasks.”
“For me, it's more effective when I write in my calendar notes that have my to-dos there because
it's more effective for me than making a list of notes on a cell phone.”
“By having a daily reminder on when to do my task and letting myself relax first and think properly
Interpretation of Data

One of the great influences of time management that

greatly impacted them is to become and to stay as an achiever.
Time management had influenced them to improve their
learning outcomes.

The results also show that they have agreed that having
proper time management helps or influences them to become
efficient and effective. Nonetheless of how hard to maintain
proper time management, it still plays an essential role in
overcoming difficulties, mess, and struggles. Especially that
they are in the senior level. Hard and difficult tasks are bound
to happen.
 The data also show the result of how much benefits the
Senior High School respondents get and the strategies they use
in order to improve their efficiency.

Based on the data gathered, some strategies they use in

order to make the tasks accordingly and finish them on time
are: First, taking down notes. Secondly, to-do-list, phone
alarms, turning off unnecessary notifications, and creating a
website blocker to avoid accessing unnecessary websites that
serve as distractions.

According to them, these strategies greatly impact and help

them in so many ways.
 Chapter V: Summary of Findings,
Conclusion and Recommendations
Summary of Findings
The research's main objective is to examine the factors that
impact students' ability to manage their time effectively and
how this influences their overall productivity and academic
success.

Initially, the study explores the concept of time management

and its significance in the lives of students.

It emphasizes the importance of allocating time efficiently for

various tasks such as studying, attending classes, completing
assignments, and participating in extracurricular activities.
 Chapter V: Summary of Findings,
Conclusion and Recommendations

In summary, the study aims to uncover the factors affecting

students' time management skills and their subsequent impact
on productivity and academic success.
 Chapter V: Summary of Findings,
Conclusion and Recommendations

Conclusion
The researchers made a conclusion that utilizing proper time
management techniques, students can greatly increase their
academic and personal achievements.

The study has demonstrated that individuals who make

deliberate efforts to plan their time are more productive and
benefit from improved focus, reduced procrastination, and
improved decision-making
 Chapter V: Summary of Findings,
Conclusion and Recommendations

Recommendations

Researchers will take part in conducting longitudinal studies to

examine the long-term effects of time management
interventions on students' educational outcomes and career
success.

Future Researchers take part in investigating the relationship

between time management and other factors, such as self-
regulation, resilience, and mental health, to gain a
comprehensive understanding of the influences on students'
efficiency.
 Chapter V: Summary of Findings,
Conclusion and Recommendations
Teachers will explore the integration of time management skills
into the curriculum and evaluate its impact on students'
learning and achievement.
Parents will investigate the role of parental involvement and
support in developing effective time management habits among
students.
School will implement school-wide policies and structures that
support effective time management, such as designated study
periods, time management workshops, and accessible
resources.
Students will investigate the impact of time management