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A Research Study
Presented to the Faculty of Kasuga National High School
Division of Davao del Sur - Department of Education
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In Partial
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JOAN A. DALION
KEMBERLY G. JAVA
RIZZA S. LANDAR
FRANCIS LOYD M. CANITAN
ARIS D. MANTE
March 2019
APPROVAL SHEET
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
ACCEPTED in partial fulfillment of the in English 10 subject for the school year
2018-2019.
March 2019
I.Introduction
However, what remains news is the fact that students performance in mathematics has
not improved significantly despite its importance, not even with the introduction and use
2008;Idowu,2019).
perceived by the students.Many studies have conducted which revealed many factors
Program for International Student Assessment (2012) showed England has a long tail of
Mathematics.In United Kingdom, students avoid taking mathematics classes and avoid
Moreover,in Nigeria, despite the fact that the government has clearly confirmed
junior and senior secondary levels, the invested billions of Naira in the teaching and
learning of mathematics has not yielded any significant improvement due to wasteful
and inadequate spending of the required resources. Numerous factors were identified
many children and adults give up on mathematics learning by withdrawing effort from
from rank 47 in 2001 to ranked 77 in 2007. In 2003, out of 45 countries that participated
on the average scores of High School students that were tested in Mathematics. The
country’s average was significantly lower than the international average both in science
In Kasuga National High School, teachers are in quandary about the poor
Math operations. Just like of the elementary,secondary students are more confused of
,statistics and many more.Students are not motivated to pass their homework due to
difficulties in understanding and applying the concepts of mathematics in real life and
performance of students. Aside from that , this study aims to provide substantial
Mathematics learning and increase their level of awareness how useful Mathematics
Mathematics learning in Kasuga National High School in the school year 2018-2019.
Mathematics?
3. What insights can the students and teachers share to improve Mathematics
learning experiences?
III.Review of Related Literature
helps us to describe ideas and relationships drawn from the environment. Mathematics
enables one to make the invisible to be visible, thereby solving problems that would be
students will not suffer from poor problem-solving skills later in life. Olatunde(2010)
opened that the process of learning depends not only on family factors but also of
students' personal characteristics that are naturally correlated with family characteristics
but have an effect on their own. Therefore, in order to analyze achievement, some
Normah,2009).
Educators and cognitive scientists agree that the ability to recall basic math facts
fluently is necessary for students to attain higher-order math skills. The implication for
developed to the point that they are done automatically. If this fluent retrieval does not
addition and subtraction, long division, and fractions - may be severely impaired.
Indeed, studies have found that lack of math fact retrieval can impede participation in
development of everyday life skills. And rapid math-fact retrieval has been shown to be
a strong predictor of performance on mathematics achievement tests (Math
Fluency,2011)
study intended to determine whether parental involvement and autonomy (mothers and
fathers), and teaching approach can predict public school students’ achievement as
measured by the general average grades of students. In determining which variable has
was significantly related with the students' academic achievement. Of all the predictors
of achievement used by the researchers, it was only mother involvement that had
significantly predicted student achievement. This does not mean that teaching
approach, father involvement, father autonomy and mother autonomy does not
contribute in predicting achievement. This simply implies that their contribution in the
measured by the general average grade of the student from the previous grading
particular factor. Parents' involvement in the child's schooling like assisting the child's in
making their assignments explains much the grade of the child. It was concluded in the
influence on their children's achievement in school and through life. Studies have linked
parental involvement with student benefits of higher grades and test scores, enrollment
in more challenging academic programs, increases in the number of classes passed
With that factors stated above,a study found out that Americans struggle with basic
math related skills (Philips, 2007), and, while it may be a commonly held belief that most
mathematical skills are not important to an individual's life experiences, research would
disagree. Reports have indicated that 58% of American adults do not have the
knowledge to calculate a tip for their waiter when out to eat, 71% cannot calculate miles
per gallon, and 78% do not know how to calculate the interest paid on a loan (Philips,
2007). Murnane and Levy (1996) reported about half of 17 year olds cannot perform the
math needed for a job at a modern automobile plant (as cited in U.S. Department of
Education, 2008). They concluded that without a special talent these late adolescent
individuals do not have the skills they need to earn middle-class wages.
Along with the factors affecting mathematics performance and its effects,this
numerical areas. They may involve several components, including: direct, explicit
mathematical skills. However, there is a growing body of evidence that academic skill
that facilitate their participation in, and capacity to benefit from, academic instruction in
the classroom. (DiPerna, 2006). These attitudes and behaviors are called 'academic
enablers' and involve motivation, engagement, social and behavioral skills that mediate
IV.Theoretical Framework
which could have an impact on students’ achievement such as gender, family structure,
parents’ educational level, socio-economic status, parent and student attitudes toward
school, and parent involvement . Three factors or predictors in math achievement, are
divided into sub factors: Demographic Factors (gender, socio-economic status, parent’s
and techniques, curriculum, school context and facilities), and Individual Factors (self-
make the students feel that Mathematics is pointless and has little value to them in real
life .It becomes a subject they are forced to study ,but one that is useless to them in real
life.
In parallel, Mji and Makgato (2006) pointed out that, few students take
mathematics and those who do so do not perform well because they are not motivated
which ultimately lead to mass failures .Many factors can cause lack of motivation in the
student and it could be how the subject is taught or it’s because of pupils’ ability .If
students know the true value of the subject they would make an effort to understand it.
Yeya (2002) had similar views that many teachers, students and parents have a
negative attitude towards the teaching and learning of mathematics. Chiriswa (2003)
agreed with the issue and recommended that mathematics teachers and students be
Furthermore, the causal ordering of math anxiety and low achievement remains
environment is a considerable risk factor for mathematics anxiety. Indeed, Ashcraft and
Krause (2007) predicted that math anxiety is learned in the classroom in front of the
teacher and his or her peers. In short, lower than average math abilities and/or working
all may be risk factors for developing math anxiety.Thus, there seems to be substantial
The study of poor performance of the student is essential in the provision of quality
achievement. If this continues, students may feel more that Mathematics is pointless
instead of thinking its importance in this digital world. The thrust of this study is to
identify whether Demographic, Instructional, and Individual Factors are the predictors
which could affect on the students’ learning and achievement. This study may also
serve as the foundation of methods and strategies so that student will unfold their
Furthermore, the result of this study may be beneficial to the following groups:
determine if learning environment aids the performance of the students and how the
lack of facilities and instructional materials affect teaching and learning.Thus, this study
may help the stakeholders to provide more facilities and materials needed in
students.
Teachers.This study is significant to the teaching staff as they play the vital role in the
maybe aware of their personality traits enable for the students to become active and
Parents. This study is significant to all parents to widen their minds about the
importance of parental involvement. The noble role of the parents is to provide enough
children. Any negative feelings towards Mathematics and lack of guidance may affect
their childrens’ perspective and performance in Mathematics. Hence, this study may
Students.This study is significant to all students having fear in Mathematics. The result
of this study may boost their self-esteem and can change their thoughts in Mathematics
through developing the ability to learn and analyze the real life problems. This study will
enlighten their minds in the field of related Mathematics career in senior high school and
in college and may also help the students to improve their learning abilities and to be
VI.Definition of Terms
The following terms in this study are operationally defined for clarity purposes:
numbers, quantities, shapes, and measurement that are all applicable in everyday life.
Learning Experience.As used in this study, it refers to the live experiences of
the students upon learning Mathematics; the easiness down to the difficulties and
VII.Method
a. Research Design
The major methodological framework that was utilized in this research was
the nature of the particular phenomenon. Typically, interviews are conducted with a group of
individuals who have first-hand knowledge of an event, situation or experience. The interview(s)
attempts to answer two broad questions .What have you experienced in terms of the
phenomenon? What contexts or situation have typically influenced your experiences of the
phenomenon? Other forms of data such as documents, observations and art may also be used.
The data is then read and reread and culled for like phrases and themes that are then grouped
to form clusters of meaning. Through this process the researcher may construct the universal
meaning of the event, situation or experience and arrive at a more profound understanding of
This study involved (10) participants in Kasuga National High School, Kasuga
Magsaysay, Davao del Sur during the in-depth interview who were determined using
purposive sampling technique. The criteria for the identification of the participants were
the following: (1) Students currently studying and striving in understanding Mathematics,
(2) Teachers schooling Mathematics subject, (3) Students and teachers who experience
Upon identification of the research participants for IDI, an Informed Consent was
c. Research Instruments
This study made use of two types of research instrument; the In-depth Interview
(IDI) Questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion. The researchers prepared a semi-
Mathematics performance and to grasp the students’ live experiences such as failures.
d. Data Collection
Before gathering the data, a letter of approval to conduct the study was sent to
research.
research participants. After the consent, the researcher started to gather data from the
participants.
To provide a rich source of data, the researchers had undergone phases of
gathering data.
striving in Mathematics and to identify the factors which could affect on students
Also, before the conduct of the In-depth Interview (IDI), the researchers
conducted a brief orientation to the participants as to with the purpose of the data
collection, and that, each one of them shall had undergone this process. Because the
nature of the study was potentially and highly confidential for the participants involved,
their names were hidden, instead pseudonyms with their participant ID were used, to
smartphone for voice and video recording. This was to make certain that everything
which was transpired during the data collection was obtained. The voice or video
recording of the IDI were done after consent and cooperation was sought from the
participants. Right after the IDI, the researchers immediately transcribed and analyzed
data.
researchers had unforgettable and meaningful experiences especially when going to the
setting of the study and meeting the research participants. These experiences are
In analyzing data of the study, the researchers made use of thematic analysis
utilizing Miles and Huberman Framework. This type of data analysis was considered
appropriate for the present study. There are three main components of the said
framework: data reduction, data display, and drawing and verifying conclusions (Punch,
2005). These components involved coding (or categorizing data, and describing details
and implications leading to themes), memoing (or writing and gathering written notes of
thoughts and ideas and links about concepts and drawing a sketch or graphs), and
developing propositions.
Before qualitative data analysis took place, the researcher transferred first all of
the recorded data to the computer. After the transfer, the researchers made the
transcripts. The researchers ensured that all transcribed data from the IDI and FGD
were recorded in its original form. All Bisayan,Tagalog and English statements, words
and utterances were recorded verbatim. This was to ensure that all recorded data for
The transcripts were printed with wide margins on both sides and with enough
spaces in-between sentences for coding and memoing purposes. The researchers
needed to double check the printed transcripts by going over them while listening to the
voice recorder. This was to ensure that everything that was transpired in the data
gathering had been recorded. After this, the data analysis began.
First, in the data reduction, the mass of qualitative data that the researchers
obtained from the IDI was reduced and organized, for example coding and discarding
irrelevant data. At this stage, the researchers tried and discarded all irrelevant
information, but did ensure that he have access to it later if required, as unexpected
findings may need him to re-examine some data previously considered unnecessary.
Second, in the data display, in order for the researchers to draw conclusions
from the mass of data, it was displayed in the form of graphical formats. This comes in
conclusions were then verified, that is their validity was examined through reference to
Moreover, all throughout the analysis, the researchers went back to the research
questions of the study as a guide. The researchers assigned first descriptive codes to
all participants with corresponding participant ID. IDI-KI stands for In-depth Interview -
Key Informant .Each participant was assigned to the type number for organization and
coding purposes.
major theme and branch code or sub-theme was done by the researcher. Coding was
done while doing memoing, drawing and verifying conclusions all at the same time.
As being stipulated by Punch (2005), memoing begins at the start of the analysis
along with coding and drawing and verifying conclusions is likely to happen concurrently
with them. During the whole duration of the analysis of information, the researcher
In order to achieve validity and reliability, the researchers made use of credibility,
This study use two method of gathering the data , namely the In-depth Interview
This method ensured the validity of the results of the study particularly the major
and sub-themes extracted from the conducted in-depth interview .Hence, making this
research employing qualitative form of data analysis more credible. Moreover, the
researcher made sure that the whole duration of the discussion was recorded and all
important responses of the participants were taken into account using recording
contextual information was provided to readers to relate the findings to their own
presenting the language data as well as describing each of the participants. Detailed
account of each was evident in the entire study. With these reasons, future researchers
could use the research to unravel new discoveries related to this study.
complete copy of the transcripts of the IDI to be conducted. The participants were
assured by the researchers that they could review the transcripts and make necessary
changes if there is a need to. Through this, the three core principles accepted in
research ethics was attained, namely the respect for persons, beneficence and justice
(Mack, Woodsong, Macqueen, Guest &Namey, 2005). It was assumed then that the
participants did not have any misgivings with regard to the data gathered and
transcribed, given that there was no transcription that was being returned back to the
established all throughout the analysis and presentation of the findings of the data;
hence pseudonyms with their participant IDs were employed prior to the study.
Lastly, auditing of the obtained data was established through the use of audit trail
to attain conformability. Each of the transcriptions of the participants was coded in order
to be easily accessed for reviewing purposes. These codes were indicated in every
Chapter, the researcher presented prototypes of these coded responses. The entire
transcriptions were kept as part of the researchers’ personal files which could be easily
In summary, in gathering the data for this research, the researchers made use
the IDI and FGD. Comprehensive description of data gathering, data analysis and data
presented back to the participants for review and comments. Lastly, an audit trail was
established. All of these were done in order to achieve the validity and reliability of the
study.
g. Role of the Researchers
important in qualitative research as it is the person who is the major instrument of data
In the conduct of this research, the researchers served as the interviewers during
the in-depth interview, and facilitators during the focus group discussion. Lastly, in the
analysis of data, the researchers acted as the transcriber, encoder, coder and
interpreter. All those roles were performed by the researchers all throughout the
h. Ethical Considerations
In the conduct of this study especially before the data were gathered, ethical
issues and considerations were dealt. The researchers ensured the appropriateness of
identified recruiting parties and conducted a review of level of risks and measures to
mitigate these risks (including physical, psychological and social economic. Likewise,
with the result of this study, the researchers were able to yield generalizable knowledge
about the experiences of students and teachers in teaching and learning Mathematics.
The result of the study may be helpful to the student and teachers in constructing
In terms of the avoidance of plagiarism, the researchers had undergone the turn-
work as her own. In the same manner, fabrication was also considered by the
the information included in manuscript. In the same, falsification was also taken into
conflict of interest (COI) wherein no trace of COI, wherein there was no set of conditions
such as financial or academic gains or recognitions. Moreover, deceit was also avoided
in which evidence that the benefit of misleading the respondents outweigh any potential
harm to them.
the data were collected. When getting written permission, the researchers talked to the
School Administration and to the participants to give the permission to be sought and
researches as posited by Berg (2009) who stated that researchers must do no harm to
their respondents.
Results and Discussion
Presented in this section are the results of the in-depth interview by the
particular, this section presents the factors affecting Mathematics learning experiences
and how do they cope up with the learning difficulties. It also discusses the insights
One important objective of this study was to determine the factors that can
depth interview. Data revealed that there are (5) major themes were being extracted, to
wit: (a) math anxiety, (b) peer perception and influence, (c) teachers attitude and
pedagogy, (d) scarcity of learning materials , and (e) lack of parental involvement and
literacy. Table 1 shows the emerging themes and significant statements of the research
participants.
Emerging
Significant Statements
Themes
For me,I don’t just like Mathematics because of the
problem solving and its different formula. Whenever, we
have class or project in Mathematics, I feel inactive and
sleepy or worse it can cause headache to me. I used to
lose my confidence when our teacher started his boring
Mathematic
discussion.(IDI-001/Makmak)
s Anxiety
I feel uncomfortable about my learning because I find
Mathematics as one of the confusing one. I really admitted
I am slow earner in terms of mathematical concepts but I
tried so much in order for me to used it in real life
situations.(IDI-002/Monmon)
I am aware that Mathematics has many problems and
each problem is just so hard to solve. I have this automatic
feeling of nervousness thinking if I can answer it
correctly.(IDI-003/Adrian)
I feel stress of the numbers plus I don’t know how to
perform division so I definitely needs calculator.(IDI-
005/Maria)
There are times when I like Mathematics but there are
also instances where I feel anxious and don’t want to
learn the subject.(IDI-006/Xyrella)
I fear of having quizzes and activities because I think I
can’t answer it.(IDI-004/Jas)
I am influenced especially with my closest friends with their
Mathematics difficulties. Whenever , they tell me that they
Peer don’t appreciate Mathematics I am influence too with their
Perception feelings.(IDI-001/Makmak)
and I am eager to learn in Mathematics but my classmates love
Influence to include me with their nonrelated to Math topics and
because of that I pace my point of attention to them
instead of listening in the class.(IDI-002/Monmon,IDI-
003/Adrian)
Aside from my noisy classmates in our discussion, I hate
when they interrupt me with their another topic because I
miss some of the steps in solving and with that I am not
able to answer our quizzes.(IDI-004/Jas)
When my classmates bully me about being idiot in
Mathematics and my teacher got angry with me, I feel
hopeless and I tend to lose my self-esteem in participating
in the class.(IDI-002/Monmon)
I did not tell all my difficulties to my parents because I am
afraid of negative feedbacks from them.(IDI-003.Adrian)
My basis in understanding Mathematical concepts is how
the teacher discussed the lessons. I learned more when
the teacher well explained the topics.(IDI-002/Monmon)
Boring discussion happens when the teacher is too fast
Teachers
in explaining the topic. I want how my previous teacher
Attitude and
teaches Mathematics because I immediately understand
Pedagogy
the topics.(IDI-005/Maria)
I am afraid to participate in Mathematics class sometimes
when out teacher in not in his/her mood or he/she will not
interact or entertain us.(IDI-006/Xyrella)
I am more on entertaining way of teaching .(IDI-
006/Xyrella)
In teachers way of teaching I want step by step in order for
me to understand and reflect my learnings.(IDI-001-
003/Monmon-Makmak
The first factor which affect my Mathematics learning and
achievement is the lack of learning materials in our school.
Scarcity of I can study in advance of our topics if we have enough
Learning books in Math.(IDI-001/Makmak)
Materials I could say that learning materials are important
specifically books and calculators because in book i can
review the steps in solving problems while calculators are
useful in solving higher Mathematics but we lack of
materials in our Mathematics classes.
I try to express all my difficulties to my parents but my
parents also struggle in this subject.(IDI-001/Makmak)
Lack of I did not try to open up with my parents with these
Parental difficulties because they are busy in our sari-sari store and
Involvement to my younger sister and brother. But I think it is helpful for
and my development if my parents help me.(IDI-002/Monmon)
Literacy
I want my parents to help me with my studies and project
especially with my Mathematics learning difficulties.(IDI-
003/Adrian)
I tried to ask my parents about the different mathematical
concepts but they also don’t know the lessons because
they did not finish their studies. If my parents are good in
Mathematics and able to finish their studies , I think it’s a
big help for me because they encounter all these lessons
in their previuous studies.(IDI-005/Maria)
Mathematics Anxiety. In the In-depth Interview most of the participants are afraid to
participate in the class that cause poor interest in learning a certain topic in
class or doing things related in Mathematics. Their responses are mostly they feel
inactive and sleepy in the class, feel stress of the numbers and different formula and
bear uncomfortable feeling about their learnings because they find Mathematics as one
nervous thinking if he can answer the activities and quizzes correctly. With that, they are
not able to perform well in the subject that result to poor performance and achievement
in Mathematics.
way of learning in the school .When their friends have negative attitude towards
Mathematics they tend to put it also to their minds that this particular subject is useless
as feeled by their friends. A participant spill that he was really eager to learn but his
classmates interrupt him with nonrelated to Mathematics topics and because of that he
shift his attention to them and miss some important concepts needed in his learning.
experienced from his classmates . He expos4e that he will lose his self-esteem in
learning most especially in Mathematics when his classmates continue to bully him how
Teachers Attitude and Pedagogy. Teachers attitude and art of teaching is one
Teachers are the one who disseminates information from the book to the mind of the
young readers and plays a big role in the provision of meaningful learning of the
students. The student learning depends on how the teacher discussed the topics.
Participants utter that teachers should explained it step by step or in other words not
too fast in supplementing ideas. Others also say that it is better to practice entertaining
way of teaching because it can catch the attention of the listeners. According to the
participants boring discussion happens when the teacher is too fast in explaining the
lessons . In the other hand, positive attitude of teachers also help in motivating the
students in learning Mathematics .Students are afraid to participate in the class if the
is the scarcity of learning materials in the school. Learning materials is beneficial to the
students to further scan the discussed lessons and practice advance study and self-
learning . Participants admit that the lack of learning materials especially books and
Mathematics. For them book is necessary so that they can review the steps in solving
that are not manually solved. Thus, providing enough learning materials is beneficial to
assessment is one of the angles that were determined that can cause high fail rate in
achieve more knowledge in Mathematics. Participants said that they try to express all
thei difficulties but their parents also struggle in this field . They all think that parents
Mathematics. Meanwhile, parents literacy in Mathematics can also affect the learnings
of their children. The range of knowledge and learnings of the parents in Mathematics
are all important in their childrens learning because they all encounter all these lessons
in their previous studies that are also experienced by their children nowadays. With that,
Another objective of this study was to determine the coping mechanisms of the
students to lessen the difficulties they experience-. The perceptions of the students on
their coping mechanism were determined through an in-depth interview. Data revealed
that there are (3)major themes were being extracted, to wit: (a) peer tutoring, (b)
utilizing learning strategies, and (c) developing positive attitude.. Table 2 shows the
Emerging
Significant Statements
Themes
Whenever I have difficulties, I always ask help to my
classmates and teachers because they are the one who
knows the process in understanding our lesson.(IDI-
001/Makmak)
Though some of my classmates are self -centered in
Peer Tutoring terms of learning Mathematics, I still ask help from
those knowledgeable about our topic like my friends and
teachers.(IDI-002/Monmon)
The most simple way to lessen our difficulties is to ask
assessment and assistance from the teachers and
students.(IDI-005/Makmak/IDI-006/Xyrella)
I try reading books and surfing in the internet whenever I
have some difficulties or simply when I am mentally
Utilizing absent.(IDI-001/Makmak)
Learning I manage my difficulties through listening and
Strategies participating to our teachers discussion and scanning
previous notes for coping up with this challenges.(IDI-
005/Maria)
Developing I don’t like Mathematics but I need to change my
Positive perception to gain more interest in learning it.(IDI-
Attitude 001/Makmak).
You will appreciate Mathematics if you listen well and
realize its importance in this world.(IDI-003/Adrian)
Peer Tutoring. Peer tutoring is one of the most important and simple way of
coping up with the Mathematics learning difficulties of the students. Most of the students
prefer to ask help from more approachable persons like their classmates and mentors
whenever they have difficulties. They ask for assessment and assistance from them to
utilize her/his learning strategies like reading and listening with much appreciation and
comprehension. Students try to read some books and previous notes to cope up with
difficulties and some manage it through listening and participating in discussion. Thus, it
is helpful for the students not just to develop their creative and analytical thinking but
optimistic mind before and after Mathematics classes is a great aid in establishing
strong foundation in Mathematics and study habits. Participants confess that changing
perception about Mathematics is a great remedy to gain more interest in learning it. In
addition, good performance and achievement is possible with burning interest and
the high school students were determined through a Focus Group Discussion. Data
revealed that there are (6) major themes were being extracted, to wit: (a) __application
teaching and learning , (d) provision of enough learning materials, (e) considering the
capacity of the students, and (f) providing qualified teachers. Table 3 shows the
Emerging
Significant Statements
Themes
I suggest to have more group activities because it is
more enjoyable than the traditional way of teaching .
Students can exchange their ideas and help each other
with this kind of activities.(FGDS-001/Ricah/FGDS-
Application
004/Jay)
of
Cooperative Mathematics Club is also more interesting. This serve as
Learning club for teaching Mathematics topics , sharing of
Strategies experiences and difficulties upon learning it and this club
will generate further activities to strengthen their
learnings in Mathematics.(FGDS-005/Cams/FGDS-
003/Chelle?FGdS-002/Marie)
Parents should encourage their children in learning
Improving Mathematics because they play a big role in the
Parental development of their children.(FGDS-005/Cams)
Involvement Parents should show concern of their children’s
achievement in school and not rely on the capacity of a
teacher. Parents must encourage their children to study
at home since study time in school is limited. Therefore,
parents supplementation is necessary.(FGDT-001/Sim)
activities is more enjoyable than any other approaches. It is better for a student to
express and share his thoughts with the large number of person who also experienced
all his experiences. Many studies proved that students will develop their confidence
through exchanging way and ideas on how to improve their learning experiences .
establishing Mathematics club is also compulsive and will serve as the alternative way
the most suggested solutions to amend the rate of students having difficulties in
well the topics and the students in return is able to answer and explained a certain topic
without looking any references . Learning makes better if a student has courage and
will to understand the lessons though it is difficult. Hence, motivative teaching and
meaningful learning can improved the experiences of the students if applied both on
can enhance the students capability in absorbing new topics each day. Several
learning and therefore provision of enough learning materials is one of the key to fix this
continuous phenomena . Students can access information and can advance study if
he must first consider the nature of his learners. There are students which likes of more
visual aid so that they understand the matter well but there are some also which prefer
to have more problem base in learning . We can’t deny the fact that there are
intelligents and weaker one in Mathematics . Intelligent are fast learners and the weak
learning experiences students proposed qualified Mathematics teachers can also help
the students. Teachers can easily explain a topic if it is her major or forte.
Conclusions
Based on the analysis and interpretation of the data, there are numerous factor
that could affect and cause to low performance of the students in Mathematics.
Mathematics anxiety, peer perception and influence, teachers attitude and pedagogy,
scarcity of learning materials, and lack of parental involvement and literacy are the
major factors revealed in this study. In addition, the students way of getting out these
difficulties is through the (1) peers help or asking assistance from fellow students,
teachers and any knowledgeable persons, (3) utilizing learning strategies and (3) lastly
developing positive attitude to gain interest in learning all the mathematical concepts.
parents, and students and therefore a group discussion is possible to spread the
findings of this study. School administration may ask help from the government or to the
students and filing the shortage of qualified Mathematics teachers. Teachers can
propagate new approaches and strategies in teaching so that it is more captivating for
the students, and parents may be aware of the importance of their involvement in the
progress of their children. And lastly, students may be conscious that meaningful
learning is one of the ingredients to make their learning experiences better if not the
best.
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