Effects of Time Pressure on Academic Performance in General Physics at Young Achievers’ School

This study is focused on the effects of time pressure on the academic performance of 30 Grade 12 STEM students in General Physics at Young Achievers’ School of Caloocan. The students answered the same General Physics test in two conditions: one without a time limit (pre-test) and another with time pressure (post-test). Their scores were then compared to see if time limits made a difference. The results showed that students scored higher when there was no time limit. It was also observed that time pressure affected problem-solving questions more than conceptual ones, since many students made mistakes or skipped steps when rushing. A short survey further revealed that most students felt stressed and distracted under time pressure. From these findings, the study concludes that time limits can lower the performance of students in General Physics. The researchers suggest that tests should provide enough time, especially for questions that require longer solutions.