Proficiency Level in the Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics of Grade 10 Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics can be personally satisfying and empowering. The underpinnings of everyday life are increasingly mathematical and technological. The Philippines also marks performances internationally when it comes to competition in Mathematics and Science. In contrast with this, locally, according to the Division Bulletin No.6 s.2015, Saguday National High School (SNHS) have an average of 46.63% which is below the standard mean percentage score of 75% during the National Achievement Test (NAT) 2015, and has a mean percentage of 39.18% in Mathematics which shows that Saguday is below the standard proficiency level at 75%. In this study, the researcher described the proficiency level in the fundamental concepts of mathematics of Grade 10 students and at the same time explored the relationship among variables.

METHODS

Descriptive-correlational quantitative research was used in this study. The respondents were the Grade 10 students of Saguday National High School. They were chosen as the respondents because they recently took the topics included in the research. The researcher used the Frequency and Percent Distribution to analyze the data gathered with the profile of the respondents. Also, Mean Percentage Score (MPS) was utilized in determining the proficiency level in the fundamental concepts of mathematics of Grade 10 students, while Pearson-r was used in determining the relationship among the variables.

RESULTS

The data were tallied, tabulated, computed and summarized. Five key findings were obtained, these are: a) respondents are " ̃not proficient' in all the fundamental concepts of mathematics, b) Integers and Laws of Exponent, c) Factors and Laws of Exponent, d) Rational Algebraic Expression (RAE) and Laws of Exponent, and RAE and Factors have significant relationships. Findings also showed that there is a significant relationship between the academic achievement of the respondents and the proficiency test on fundamental concepts of mathematics.

DISCUSSIONS

Thus, these findings indicate that building a strong foundation of basic concepts contributes to the success of students in more advanced lessons. It also suggests that teachers are to conduct an assessment in the fundamental concepts of mathematics of their students at the beginning of a quarter for them to determine the areas where the students struggle the most. Findings also imply that students with greater determination and performance have greater chances of succeeding in higher math courses.