Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 19 no. 5 (2024)

Level of Mathematics Readiness and Attitudes Among Learners: Basis for an Action Plan

Omilhayr Polala | Erlinda Basmayor

Discipline: Mathematics

 

Abstract:

This study assessed the mathematics readiness of Grade 7 students at Dilausan National High School, employing a descriptive-correlational research approach. The research encompassed a sample of 113 Grade 7 students from both Dilausan National High School and Ganassi National High School, ensuring a diverse representation. The results showed that the majority of students exhibit a moderate level of readiness, the presence of a notable percentage in the low category underscores the need for targeted interventions to address foundational challenges. The commendable overall academic performance suggested a positive academic landscape. Further, this study showed that the students exhibited a pervasive pattern of skepticism and a general lack of confidence in their mathematical skills, as reflected in consistently low mean scores across various indicators related to attitudes toward mathematics. The findings underscored the necessity for targeted interventions aimed at fostering a positive learning environment. Thus, the study concluded that both mathematics readiness and attitudes toward mathematics significantly predict academic performance. A positive association between mathematics readiness and academic performance, as well as the correlation between positive attitudes toward mathematics and higher academic achievement, highlighted the importance of these factors in shaping students' overall success.



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