Initial Assessment of Strengths and Weaknesses of Mathematics K to12 Curriculum as Perceived By the Grade 9 Students and Teachers in Rosario West District: Division of Batangas: Basis for Curriculum

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

It is crucial that classroom goals be based on the current curriculum. Knowing its framework enables the teacher to develop and adapt lessons to suit the needs of learners in this globally competitive world. This study was undertaken to find out the Initial Assessment of Strength and Weakness of K to 12 Mathematics Curriculum as perceived by Grade 9 students and teachers of Rosario West District, Division of Batangas.

METHODS

To attain the cited purpose, the quantitative and descriptive methods of research through survey techniques were used. The respondents of the study are the mathematics teachers and grade 9 students of Rosario, Provincial Division of Batangas which is composed of two hundred forty-seven (247) grade 9 students and seventeen (17) Mathematics teachers for a total of two hundred sixty-five (265) respondents.

RESULTS

Findings reveal that the majority of the student composed of 62 percent females and 38 percent male respondents. Another group isthe teacher’s majority which are in the youngest age bracket comprised of 94 percent female and 6 percent male. The perceived strength of the two groups of respondents was the "Mathematics curriculum" for being at the highest rank, while the "Technology Integration" was perceived as the weakness of the k to 12 curricula for being at the lowest rank. There is no significant difference as perceived strength and weakness between the two groups of respondents. At the same time, there is also no significant difference to profile in terms of age and gender.

DISCUSSIONS

The two groups of respondents perceived Mathematics Curriculum, Diversity of Learners, Teachers/Learners Behavior in the Classroom and Planning Assessing Reporting Learning Outcomes are the strengths of K to 12 Mathematics Curriculum. In addition, among the six indicators "technology Integration" got the lowest ranking by the two groups of respondents. It is considered as the weakness of the K to 12 Mathematics Curriculum. The proposed curriculum enhancement aims at improving the areas with low ratings based on the respondents' perception.