The Relationship of Anxieties in Math and the Problem-Solving Abilities of Engineering Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Abstract

Mathematics is a working memory subject; it is a hugely important matter for every student nowadays. Enjoying the beauty of mathematics is the key to motivate the students to study the subject. Math is our guide when we encounter problems, we analyze every strategy that we make. Mathematics is one of the modes that shape our thoughts, the power of reasoning, to be creative individual, critical thinking analysis, and to increase our problem-solving ability. This study assessed the relationship of math anxiety and problem-solving abilities of 4th year Computer Engineering students at Bestlink College of the Philippines during Academic Year 2018-2019. The researchers examined the relationship of math anxiety and problem-solving abilities; the data was gathered from fifty (50) students purposefully chosen in 4th year level. The student was assessed through survey questionnaires, interview, and focus group discussions.As a result, the data shows professors awareness which score to four point fifty six (4.56) is very high effect, followed by moral support of the family which scores four point fifty two (4.52) with a verbal interpretation of very high effect. Boosting, self-confidence results to four point thirty four (4.34) or high effect that tied with counselling sessions four point two (4.02) and based on the conducting seminars were rated as high effect, scaling to three point eighty eight (3.88).To sum it up, the proposal to minimize math anxiety fall back to total of four point twenty six (4.26) and with verbal interpretation of very high effect.The result demonstrates the need for seminar to boost the students’ self-esteem and reduce math anxiety. There must be an anxiety test to the students who are taking a lot of math subjects. Identify the causes of math anxiety and provide necessary intervention, if needed. Implement the innovative teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of the students and improve the student’s insight of math subjects.