Performance of Graduates in Licensure Examination for Agriculturists in Bicol Region, Philippines
Abstract
The study assessed the performance of graduates in Licensure Examination for Agriculturists (LEA) in the different state universities and colleges in Bicol Region, Philippines in 2008 and 2009. Central Bicol State University of Agriculture ranked 1st, Camarines Norte State College ranked 2nd, Catanduanes State College ranked 3rd, Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry ranked 4th, Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology ranked 5th, and Sorsogon State College ranked 6th.
Academic variables such as fourth year high school average grade (FYHSG), college general weighted average (CGWA), and the type of preparation tool were found to have significant relationships with the LEA rating. The socio-demographic variables identified (age, gender, type of high school attended, location of high school attended, course and major field, level of accreditation of agriculture programs) had no significant relationship with the LEA rating.
First time LEA test takers with FYHSG of 86 and above, CGWA of 1.97 and above, and good preparation such as enrolment in a formal LEA review class backed up with self-review, tended to pass the LEA.
An agriculture graduate should have a good academic performance during his/her high school and college education and must have good preparation tools to successfully hurdle the LEA
