Difficulties that Grade 11 Students of Kaytitinga National High School Face During Mathematics Class

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This topic deals with the difficulties that Senior High School students have faced during their Math class. It is all about how the students deal with Math problems and methods of solving problems. The objective of this study is to determine the difficulties being faced by Senior High school students during their math class. The researchers would like to find what or in which areas in Math do students encounter struggles through the use of questionnaire respectively. Based on our research, the following were some of the difficulties that the Senior High school students experienced in Mathematics: First, solving equations, second, solving problems, and lastly, memorizing formulas.

In an article published by Maria Ocadiz (September 2017) entitled "Common Problems of Students in Mathematics, she stated that Math requires deductive reasoning, and passive learners often struggle with this kind of active problem-solving. Students with memory and attention problems also may struggle since both skills are necessary for mathematical aptitude. Other problems common to math students include computational weaknesses, difficulty in conceptualizing mathematical principles and language challenges in word problems.

METHODS

This study is descriptive research because it aims to describe/identify the difficulties that KNHS Grade 11 students faced during Mathematics class using a quantitative type of research. Descriptive type is used to describe the phenomenon, an issue, solutions, etc. on the other hand, quantitative research is based on numerical data that shows the exactness or the veracity of results.

RESULTS

The researchers found out that even the respondents encounter difficulties during their Mathematics class, they can still have varying levels of interest, preference for understanding, confidence, and competence towards Math.

DISCUSSIONS

The research study revealed that the participants responded neutrally in most of the situations stated in the survey/checklist. It means that though they encounter difficulties in Math, they could also have an interest, Preference for understanding, confidence, and competence in learning it.