Higher Order Thinking Skills Activities in Mathematics for Grade 10 Students in Batangas City

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher sought to assess the performance of Grade 10 Students in Mathematics as regards to the numeracy test, pre-test, and first periodical test results and the extent of respondents' evaluation on the skills development using Higher Order Thinking Skills.

METHODS

The study used questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument. There were 200 students who were selected as respondent using simple random sampling. The statistical tools used on the analysis of data were frequency, percentage, ranking, weighted mean and chi-square.

RESULTS

The results showed that the majority of the respondents were nearly numerates in terms of numeracy level, beginning on pre-test level of proficiency, and proficient on periodical test. However, Higher Order Thinking Skills in learning Mathematics in terms of critical thinking, decision-making, problem solving and creative thinking showed great extent. There is a significant relationship between Higher Order Thinking Skills in terms of creative thinking and first periodical test result of the students; while there is no significant relationship in terms of critical thinking and numeracy test result of the students; there is no significant relationship in terms of decision making and numeracy test result of the students; and there is no significant relationship in terms of problem solving and pre-test result of the students. Results also showed that, generally, students met problems on computational weaknesses, difficulties in word problems, and lack of technology for advanced levels of proficiency in Mathematics.

DISCUSSIONS

On the basis of the findings and conclusions, the researcher recommended that there was a need for the proposed Higher Order Thinking Skills Activities to address the problems encountered by G10 students in learning Mathematics. The researcher also recommended that teachers must understand the idea that every student has a unique way of learning which can be used as a guide in selecting appropriate instructional method, pedagogy and materials.