Perceived Factors Affecting Academic Performance in Mathematics at Inicbulan National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is one of the indispensable tools to the student's development of academic, intellectual, technical and manipulative skills. It occupies a central part of the school curriculum. Poor scholastic performances should be seen as "symptoms" reflecting a larger underlying problem in the student performance. In every educational program, the study of mathematics helps to broaden and hone individuals, intellectual capability for effective participation in everyday living. This study looked into the student's study habits, attitudes toward Mathematics, knowledge about the topic, family support and teachers' attitudes and methodologies.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in presenting the study. The instrument used in gathering data is a questionnaire that are questions inquiring personal information, question item elicited information on study habits, students attitudes about Mathematics, knowledge about the topic, family support, and attitudes of the teacher toward the students. Also presented are the average grade obtained by the students during the sixth grade. Weighted mean was used to determine the perceived factor that affects the performance of the students in mathematics, the following scale, and verbal descriptions were used.

RESULTS

The academic performance of the students in Mathematics is quite low based on their grades. Most of the students have a grade of 75-78. Attitudes of the students toward Mathematics and poor study habits affect performance. They do not read materials related to their lessons. Students believe that Mathematics is difficult and only brilliant students can understand it. Knowledge about the subject, poor foundation and study habits also affect the performance of the students. Students do not know how to apply the process involved, understand the mathematical term or phrases, and make the mathematical equation.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for encouragement to develop self - confidence and good study habit. Working cooperatively with other students will help improve learning. Recognize every student's concerning the topic and background of the study. Future researchers who will conduct studies that are similar or related to the present study may use the findings of this study as reference and basis for more improve studies.