Problems Encountered by Intermediate Pupils toward Mastering Learning Competencies in Mathematics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This paper aimed to determine the problems encountered by intermediate pupils toward mastering learning competencies in Mathematics. It tried to assess the significant relationship between the problems encountered in terms of personal, emotional and problems on instruction when grouped according to profile.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method of research and the questionnaire was the data gathering instrument. The respondents were the 30 intermediate pupils of Matala Elementary School determined through purposive sampling. The frequency, percentage, ranking, weighted mean and Pearson r were the statistical treatments used to interpret the data.

RESULTS

Based on the data presented, the majority of the pupils' age ranges from 10-11 and 11-12, most of them were females and had a final rating in Mathematics which ranges from 81- 83. The most common problems encountered by pupils are lack of interest, low self-esteem or not believing in one's capabilities and computational weakness. There is a significant relationship between the age of the respondents and the problems on instruction and between the personal problems of the respondents and their final grade in Mathematics.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need to follow the proposed plan of activities to address the problem encountered by pupils toward mastering learning competencies in Mathematics. Pupils must develop positive attitudes toward Mathematics and teachers must do their part of making pupils learn the different skills in Mathematics. This research will provide information to the teachers regarding the performance of their pupils and will serve as a reference in addressing the problems encountered by carrying out the designed plan of activities for each objective.