Factors that affect the Academic Performance in Algebra of Selected Grade Ten Student of Area III Division of Batangas: Its Implication on Educational Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Today most of the students have nullifying attitude towards mathematics. They had preconditioned their minds that mathematics is a very hard subject. Students show absence of interest during the discussion.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive survey as a research method with questionnaire or checklist as a major data gathering instrument.

RESULTS

It has been found that there is an average Academic Performance in Mathematics based on Year-end National Achievement Test in Area III Division of Batangas Province for Junior high school students, establishing the fact that mathematics is a difficult subject for them. Significant relationship between the academic performance of the students in mathematics and the occupation of their parents was also established.

DISCUSSIONS

Results revealed that teachers can still improve the academic performance of the students through preparing lessons that would stimulate the interest and enthusiasm of the students to learn and discover the proper study habits in mathematics together with other subjects.