Study Attitude in General Mathematics of Grade 11 Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

It is a common knowledge that mathematics plays a vital role in the daily lives of each and every one. Therefore, mathematics must be given full priority in the teaching-learning process not only by the teachers but also by the students that besides the teacher's role of ensuring quality education, the students' attitude must be given ample consideration. Positive attitude and negative beliefs about oneself or about mathematics can severely limit one's chances of succeeding in mathematics. In view hereof, this study seeks to assess the study attitude of grade 11 students in general mathematics along personal competence, value of learning and learning engagement in relation to their mathematical performance.

METHODS

A descriptive design was utilized in this study using 152 randomly selected grade 11 students in Alangilan Senior High School during the school year 2018-2019.The respondents were obtained using raosoft application. The data covered were the students' academic performance in general mathematics and study attitude along their along their personal competence, value of learning and learning engagement using researcher-made questionnaire. To elicit correct responses and accurate results the questionnaire was subjected to content validation and reliability test.

RESULTS

Majority of the respondents obtained a weighted average in general mathematics verbally interpreted as very satisfactory. The respondents assessed their study attitude as moderately positive along their personal competence,value of mathematics and learning engagement. In addition, it was revealed that there found a significant relationship between the students' academic performance and their assessment of their study attitude. It can be inferred that students' effort, competence and behavior towards its usability are influential aspects and motivators of their performance in mathematics.

DISCUSSIONS

In light of the findings that the academic performance was significantly related to study attitude, the teachers must be creative in presenting lessons to foster students' interests and stimulates their mind; the school must build a safe environment that provides daily experience which may enhance the study and social attitudes and increase family engagement that may have direct, positive effect on students' achievement. A research on the effectiveness of the school activities like math camp, research forum and mobile tournament that may enhance students' study attitude towards mathematics may also be conducted.