Parental Influence on Pupils' Achievement in Mathematics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study determined the parental influence on pupils' academic achievement in Mathematics in Lupi Central School, Lupi, Camarines Sur school year 2003-2004. The following specific objectives were pursued: a) Assess the parents' perception on their roles and extent of involvement in school affairs; b) Relate role perception and extent of involvement of parents in school affairs; c) Find out the differences in parental involvement in school by Grade level; d) Identify the factors that influence involvement of parents in school affairs; e)Assess pupils' achievement in Mathematics; and f) Relate parents' involvement in school with academic achievement of the pupils in Mathematics.

METHODS

Descriptive method of research was employed applying comparative and correlational types of research. The respondents were composed of 124 pupils, 124 parents and 19 teachers. The pupils were proportionately represented from grades I to VI together with their parents while census sampling was applied to teacher respondents. The questionnaire, interview, and documentary analysis were used in gathering data. Statistical treatment includes the use of frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, analysis of variance and t-test, multiple regression analysis and chi-square test.

RESULTS

The findings were as follows: 1) The parents believed that they have much to do as school partners in developing their children.2) Between parents' perceived role and extent of involvement only the role as financier where the perception of roles and involvement was found significantly related. 3) Differences among the parents' perceptions of their roles and involvement were not significant among parents by Grade level; 4) Findings revealed that parent-factors were related to their extent of involvement in school affairs. 5) The Pupils have average academic achievement in Mathematics. 6) The pupils' achievement in Mathematics was significantly related to parental involvement as a financier and policymaker.

DISCUSSIONS

The results express the need of parents' involvement in various school activities that enhance the development of pupils. A seminar or lecture be conducted on parents as partners in education to enhance their knowledge of their roles and gain their cooperation in school affairs. Family-homework partnership is organized, and a classroom community is established by the school to enhance Mathematics achievement of the pupils.