Mathematics Review Material for Grade 9

Abstract

Mathematics is considered a complex subject that requires learners to acquire the set of learning standards and competencies. Mathematics Education is spiral in approach, where learning is being continued and upgraded every increasing level. However, there are gaps occuring, causing in low achievements of the learners. This study determines the academic performance of the Grade 9 students of Union Christian College along Patterns and Algebra when they were in Grade 8. Likewise, it assesses their proficiency level as a means to identify the gap that needs to be resolved. The research was participated in by 65 Grade 9 students. The data were gathered through the use of validated test questionnaires. The study employed a Descriptive-Developmental Research. The results disclosed the following: the academic performance of the respondents is satisfactory in both patterns and algebra and geometry; however, their proficiency level did not meet expectations; and there is a significant difference between the academic performance and the proficiency level of the learners. From this, it can be concluded that the respondents forgot their previous lessons and topics, and did not master the competencies that a learner must achieve in the preceding level. Because of the mentioned difference, it can be gleaned that there is really a gap on the competencies of the students. To address this, a Mathematics Review Material for Grade 9 may be proposed to develop and to retain information and competencies on the learners.