Performance in Mathematics Competition in Public Elementary Schools in the District of Binangonan II, Division of Rizal

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Through the years, the Philippines has been actively emphasizing the need to integrate math quiz competition in school to measure its student ability to solve mathematical problems. The Department of Education, as well as other line agencies, completely promotes mathematics as a means of measuring students’ ability by initiating division, regional, and national quiz competitions and eventually sending prospective students to international competition.

METHODS

The descriptive research design was used in this study. The design is believed to be the most appropriate because it involves the collection of data that is in the present condition and looks for any possible relationship between the variables used in the study. Descriptive research uses quantitative methods to describe what describing, recording, reading, analyzing and interpreting conditions to exist. It involves some types of comparison or contrast and attempts to discover the relationship between existing non-manipulative variables.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that the male and female coaches with different educational attainment, position, and length of service do not differ on the strategies they apply in preparing the pupils for Mathematics competition. Different age groups of coaches differ in the use of review materials and problem-solving techniques. Similarly, married and single teacher-coaches differ in their use of review materials.

DISCUSSIONS

Teacher-coaches must be exposed to techniques of training the pupils for competition. The pupils' English language proficiency must be improved for them to better understand directions and the problems thrown at them during competition. Enough review materials including electronic resource must be provided for the use of the coaches. The proposed action plan may be implemented to improve the performance of the pupils in Mathematics Competitions, and further studies may be conducted especially in the best practices of schools with good performance in competition.