The Impact of Learning Approaches in Elementary Mathematics and their Relation to Administration and Supervision

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this work is to determine the learning approaches in Elementary Mathematics instructions in the District of Tanauan City South, Division of Tanauan and their relationship to administration and supervision of the school management. This also seeks to determine the factors that affect the quality of education that every learner deserves.

METHODS

This study wants to investigate the nature of learning in relation to administration and supervision of teaching. Questionnaires were used to determine the reported strength and weaknesses in line to this study.

RESULTS

Findings show that there is a significant relationship between the administration/supervision and the teaching strategies and approaches of the teachers. The results were based on the following categories: 1.) The learning approaches used by the teachers in teaching Mathematics as perceived by the respondents; 2.) The perception of the teachers as they encounter the problems in teaching Mathematics; 3.) The attitude and the behavior of the pupils towards Mathematics and 4.) The extent of the school heads perception based from the problems encountered in teaching by the teachers in the utilization of learning approaches in Mathematics.

DISCUSSIONS

Mathematics is one of the most difficult subjects to teach. The learning approaches used by teachers and tracking learning process and progress affirm the critical role of teachers and the school administrator in achieving quality education.