Utilization of Artificial Intelligence and its Relationship to Students Academic
Performance
A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Assumption College of Nabunturan
Assumption College of Nabunturan
Nabunturan, Davao De Oro
In Partial Fulfilment
Of the Requirements for the Subject
Methods of Research
By:
RANDOLF L. LIBRON
RICA B. CONCEPCION
GRESE P. ALERIA
VJ JAVINEZ
MAY 2025
APPROVAL SHEET
This Thesis entitled “UTILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ITS
RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE” was prepared and
submitted by RANDOLF L. LIBRON in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the
Subject Methods of Research has been examined and is recommended for acceptance
and approval for Oral Examination.
KIMBERLY JANE D. NARVASA
Adviser
Approved by the Panel of Examiners on Oral Examination
Engr. Anjie L. Cabahug, MATRe, Med.
Chairman
Jomarie G. Turtoga, LPT,MSRD,CRS,MAED Jodelyn N. Pasagad, LPT,MA.
Member Member
Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Subject Methods
of Research.
DELFIN J. ENARGAN
Dean of College
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The researchers would like to express their gratitude to those who helped
them in this study. It would not have been possible to finish this thesis if it weren’t for the
.help, support, and guidance of people around them
The researchers express their sincere gratitude to their research adviser,
Kimberly Jane D. Narvasa, professor of Assumption College of Nabunturan, for her
thoughtful knowledge in research. She has patiently guided them all during their research
.study and her careful inspection of their paper made it more calculated and correct
The researchers would like to thank the panel members of this study, Engr.
Anjie L. Cabahug, MATRe,Med, Jomarie G. Turtoga, LPT, MSRD, CRS, MAED and Jodelyn
N. Pasagad, LPT, MA for their resourceful and informative advice and comments to keep
this research on the right path
To their passionate statisticians, Illyet R. Silva, PhD professor of Assumption
College of Nabunturan, for helping them understand the statistics results in their data
.collection
Lastly, the researchers want to show their gratitude to their families for always
being supportive in all academic struggle that they have. Their presence and supports
.keeps the researchers motivated and inspired
Randolf, Rica, Grese & Vj
DEDICATION
The researchers thank the Almighty God, the provider of all wisdom, strength, and
guidance. The researchers are grateful for His divine presence in their life throughout
their research journey. With God's unconditional love, kindness, and blessings, they had
a strength to overcome every struggle in their research journey and finish their thesis.
The researchers dedicate this work to their families, who have been their source of
motivation and inspiration throughout this research journey, with their huge support and
love. Your support and love have been a reliable source of motivation and inspiration,
and they are forever thankful for your unconditional love in their life.
The researchers also dedicate this work to themselves for being strong and healthy
despites struggling to finish this thesis, if it weren’t for themselves, they will not finish
this thesis, and for that they are thankful for themselves to be mentally healthy and
strong.
Lastly, to the students of Assumption College of Nabunturan, particularly in all the
Department, for their willingness and participation to make this study possible and
successful.
Randolf, Rica, Grese & Vj
ABSTRACT
Utilization of Artificial Intelligence Tools and its relationship to Students
Academic Performance
Randolf et, al.
This study investigated the relationship between the utilization of artificial intelligence
(AI) tools and the academic performance of college students at Assumption College of
Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Employing a descriptive research design, 218 participants
across all college departments were selected through stratified random sampling. Data
were collected via structured questionnaires to assess students’ AI tool usage patterns
(e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly) and academic performance metrics such as study habits,
time management, and grades. Statistical analysis using Pearson’s correlation revealed
a low, non-significant correlation (r = 0.044, p = 0.522) between AI tool utilization and
academic achievement. While students acknowledged AI’s benefits in personalizing
learning experiences, improving task efficiency, and clarifying complex topics, its direct
impact on measurable outcomes like test scores or GPA was minimal. Instead,
traditional academic behaviors such as goal setting, proactive resource utilization, and
effective time management emerged as stronger predictors of academic success. The
findings suggest that AI tools, though valuable as supplementary aids, do not replace
the foundational role of student-driven strategies in achieving academic excellence. The
study recommends integrating AI responsibly into curricula while prioritizing skill
development in critical thinking, self-regulation, and ethical technology use. Future
research should explore discipline-specific AI applications and longitudinal impacts to
optimize AI’s role in education.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI tools, students’ academic performance, relationship,
quantitative study, descriptive study
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
TITLE PAGE…………………………………………………………………………. i
ACKNOWLEDGMENT……………………………………………………………. ii
DEDICATION………………………………………………………………………… iii
ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………………………... iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………………………. v
LIST OF FIGURES…………………………………………………………………. vi
I: INTRODUCTION
The Problem and Its Background ......................................................................... 1
Review of Related Literature and Studies ........................................................... 2
Theoretical Framework ...................................................................................... 22
Statement of the Problem .................................................................................. 25
Scope and Delimitation ...................................................................................... 26
Significance of the Study ........................................................................... ........ 27
Definition of Terms .................................................................................... ......... 28
II: METHODS ........................................................................................................... 29
Research Design ................................................................................................. 29
Research Locale .................................................................................................. 30
Research Participants ......................................................................................... 33
Research Instruments ......................................................................................... 33
Data Collection Procedure .................................................................................. 34
Statistical Treatment of Data ............................................................................... 36
Ethical Considerations .......................................................................................... 37
III: RESULTS ......................................................................................................... 39
Level of Students' Utilization of AI Tools ........................................................... 39
Level of Students' Academic Performance .........................................................45
Analysis Between AI Utilization and Academic Performance ..................... ……51
IV: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................... 52
Summary of Findings ........................................................................................ 52
Conclusions ...................................................................................................... 53
Recommendation...............................................................................................54
LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................... vi
Purpose and Goals for Using AI Tools ............................................................... 39
Effectiveness and Benefits of AI Tools ............................................................... 40
User Experience and Satisfaction ....................................................................... 41
Impact of AI Tools on Academic Achievement………………………………………43
Level of Students’ Utilization of Artificial Intelligence Tools………………………...44
Study Habits and Learning Strategies…………………………………………………45
Motivation and Goal Setting…………………………………………………………….46
Time Management……………………………………………………………………….48
Use of Technology in Learning…………………………………………………………49
Level of Students in Academic Performance………………………………………….50
Analysis Between the Utilization of Artificial Intelligence and Students’ Academic
Performance………………………………………………………………………………..51
REFERENCES ....................................................................................................... 55
APPENDICES ........................................................................................................ 60
A Endorsement Letter…………….................................................................... 65
B Request Letter to Dean…………… …………………………………………….66
C Survey Questionnaire…………………......................................................... 67
D Ethical Clearance…………………………………………………………..…….69
E Summary of Validation Results……………………………..…………………..70
F Statistician Certification……………………………………………………………71
CURRICULUM VITAE………………………………………………………………………72
LIST OF FIGURES
Figures Page
1. Conceptual framework…………………………………………………………..24
2. Map Showing the location of Assumption College of Nabunturan………….32
