Factors That Affect Grade 7and 8 Students' Behavior Towards Mathematics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This paper aims to understand certain problems about students' behavior in their Mathematics subject. The following factors are to be considered; teacher-factor, student-factor, environment or school-factor. It is important to know the factors so that the teacher can develop appropriate activities for the students to enjoy the subject while learning.

METHODS

For the conduct of this study, validated questionnaire comprised of 15 items, and were given to students. The respondents were the Grade 7 and Grade 8 students of Looc Integrated School, SY 2018-2019. With 150 Grade 7, 50 learners were randomly chosen to answer the questionnaire. From 100 Grade 8 students, 50 were chosen randomly as respondents.

RESULTS

Result from Grade 7 shows that 40% is for teacher factor, 36% for the environment or school factor and 24% for student factor. While based on the findings from Grade 8 level, 42% agrees that teacher factor plays an important role towards the behavior of the students in their Mathematics subject. 38% favors for the environment or school factor and the remaining 20% settles with student factors.

DISCUSSIONS

The results prove that teacher factor has a great impact on students' behavior with their Mathematics subject. The decrease in behavior towards Mathematics can be associated with the decrease of an effective motivation. Lack of student's motivation and engagement of work are the main issues amongst teachers. The teacher needs to look at effective motivation and strategic lessons in Mathematics.