Factors Affecting Performance in Elementary Mathematics: Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

To most, mathematics is difficult. The researcher identified factors & problems arising from the low performance of the learners in mathematics to enable the teachers to adopt and improve the performance of the learners in mathematics.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive & developmental method of research. The study is concerned with identifying the factors affecting the performance of Grade 5 learners. Data from the study will be gathered through the use of researcher-made questionnaire. The respondents of the study were composed of 26 master teachers, 40 math teachers, and 34 parents (PTA President). This study was conducted in the Division of Imus City comprising 26 Elementary Schools for the school year 2017-2018.

RESULTS

The performance of Grade 5 learners in mathematics for the last 3 years have similar performance level -Average. The assessment on the Factors Affecting the Performance of learners in Mathematics rated as Evident. There was no significant difference on the assessments of the respondents on factors affecting mathematics performance of Grade 5.

DISCUSSIONS

The teachers should exert more time and effort in teaching mathematics to strengthen computational skills of the learners.