Comparative Analysis of Performance Levels in Different Topics of Radicals and Exponents of Grade 9 Boys and Girls of Makiling Integrated School S.Y. 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Learning Mathematics is indeed necessary. It is the building block for everything in our daily lives including mobile devices, architecture, art, money, engineering, and even sports. Considering that mathematics has been around since the beginning of history, the need for Mathematics arose based on the complexity of the society. Moreover, Mathematics knowledge is important for life, culture, career, and as a personal source of satisfaction. Mathematics is used globally, the competition between the different countries are undoubtedly perceivable.

METHODS

Quantitative research design was used to have a concrete and unbiased result. It is a formal, objective, and systematic process in which numerical data was used to obtain information about the world (www.health.herts.ac.uk). Using simple random sampling, participants was taken from the list of certain section of Grade 9 students specifically 30 students and took examination consisting three different topics under Radicals and Exponents.

RESULTS

The aim of the study, which was to compare the performance level of Grade 9 boys and girls, was achieved. The study revealed that there is no significant difference in between from different topics under Radicals and Exponents which are: Zero, Negative and Rational Exponents, Radicals and Solving Radical Equations.

DISCUSSIONS

The study proved that in terms of gender both boys and girls failed in all topics in Radicals however in Exponents girls performed better. The study was opposite with Mutai's (2016) study that in terms of gender, boys always dominate girls. As revealed in the study, low performance in Rational Exponents was not affected by gender. The future researches may specify the cause of having low performance level of Grade 9 students. The study recommends that teachers may use more interacting teaching strategies that boost the interest to learn Radicals and Exponents.