The Teaching of Junior and Senior High School Mathematics in the Division of Quezon: Basis for Policy Review in the Selection and Hiring of Mathematics Teachers

Authors

  • Arzel John Q. Ruedas

Keywords:

K to 12 mathematics, curriculum, teaching, TPACK, hiring

Abstract

The study determines the significant relationship among Content Knowledge (CK) of K to 12 Mathematics to Pedagogical, Technological Knowledge. It utilized descriptive survey method to provide a general picture of the teaching of the K to 12 Mathematics in secondary schools in the Third Congressional District. Findings revealed that the respondents are belonging to the age group of 18 to 35. There are 44 males and 40 females, married (48 or 57.14%), The respondents were serving for 1 to 38 years in school. Most of them are pursuing graduate studies (34 or 40.48%) while 16 (19.05%) have master’s degree. Almost all of them (79 or 94.05%) have major in Mathematics. On Content Knowledge by Grade level, Mathematics teachers handling Grades, 7, 9 and 10 indicated that they have a very good grasp or knowledge of the content subject. PK, TK, PCK, TCK, TPK and TPACK of the Mathematics teachers, it is usually true that they have PK in teaching the subject together in blending used various technologies. Content Knowledge in Mathematics of Grade 7 to Grade 10 significantly related to each other. On the other hand, CK of Grade 11 is not significantly related in any of the previous grade level. Content Knowledge in Mathematics of Grade 7 to Grade 10 significantly related with Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge. While Grade 11 Content Knowledge in Mathematics is not significantly related to any content part of TPACK. This study concludes that the teacher-respondents typically in-line to their area of specialization, some of teachers in small school they force to teach other leaning areas. Mathematics teachers handling Grades, 7, 9 and 10 have a very good grasp in Content Knowledge. The teacher-respondents with regards to PK, TK, PCK, TCK, TPK and TPACK have smooth relationships. Mathematics teachers have a good to very good grasp pertains toward the subject. However, there is a decreasing progression across grade levels. Grade 11 Content Knowledge in Mathematics is not significantly related to any content part of TPACK.Based on the conclusion, this study recommends to prepare a guideline in handling/giving teaching loads, enhancing the content knowledge of the Mathematics teachers, provide examination to certify for Mathematics teachers, review the content areas of Mathematics curriculum, hiring of teachers in the senior high school should have specific expertise on the strand offered by institution.

Published

2018-10-18