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Chapter 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter deals with the presentation, analysis and interpretation
of data gathered. The discussion was based on the statement of the
problem posted in chapter 1.
Problem 6. Problems Encountered in Teaching and
Learning Mathematics
Table 19
Problems Encountered in Teaching Mathematics
Problems Encountered in Teaching Mathematics WeightedMean Interpretation Rank
- Limited time to prepare visual aids 2 SS 9.
- Low salary of teachers 3 VS 7 3 of teacher’s manual 2 SS 8
- Poor study habits of students 4 ES 1
- Lack of motivation from superiors 2 R 9.
- Large class size 3 VS 6
- Frustration with students’ behavior and academicperformance 4 VS 4
- Lack of seminars and trainings 4 VS 5
- Very low students’ comprehension in English language 10 poor students’ foundation in basic 4 ES 3 mathematics 4 ES 2
Overall Mean 3 VS
Legend:
ES – Extremely Serious VS – Very Serious SS – Slightly Serious
Table 19 presents the problems encountered by the respondents in teaching mathematics with ratings of extremely serious. They are as follows: first in rank is “poor study habits of students” with a weighted mean of 4; “very poor students’ foundation in basic mathematics gained a rate of 4 that put in the second rank; the third one is “very low students’ comprehension in English Language with 4 as the weighted mean. Poor study habits of students are always be the problem of most public school teachers. Most students got low performance in the evaluation of their grades. During the interview, students voiced out their problems that they belong to a poor family wherein they could not concentrate in listening lectures because they come to school with no food from their stomach. They are very hungry. Another problem is “very poor students’ foundation in basic mathematics”. Basic mathematics usually learned in their elementary years. They have less mastery on four fundamental operations and simplifying fractions. When they reach high school, they cannot cope up with the standards for mathematics competencies. High school teachers were forced to review the basic topics before going further and deeper to the actual topics. This situation will affect the time table for each competency. Plenty of time killed for the review on their elementary topics and less time for the actual learning competencies for high school mathematics. The third problem is “students’ comprehension in English language” which is very much important. It will be utilized for lessons in mathematics such as translating mathematical to English sentence or vice versa, and the analysis of solving worded problems. Students should be exposed and trained well in English proficiency so that they could survive and grasp higher topics in mathematics. The overall mean is 3 which mean that the problems encountered in teaching mathematics are very serious. (RESULTS OF THE INTERVIEW WILL BE INSERTED HERE) Moquer (2007) found out from her study the problems encountered by mathematics teachers. They were: (1) inadequate mathematics background of the teachers and (2) inability of students to apply mathematics in real life situation due to lack of communication skills to express their ideas. She suggested solutions to address
The top two problems are related to each other. Mathematics becomes difficult when students have lack of concentration regarding the subject. One of the many reasons is the large class size. Both the teacher and students feel uncomfortable. They cannot concentrate and hear the voice of the teacher especially if majority of the students talking while the lecture is going on, and has no control by the teacher. For this reason, the teacher spends more time by calling students’ attention, rather than teaching the lesson. Financial reasons could always contribute to the failure of learners. It is the main source of all transactions. Without money, all activities will be disabled. The overall mean is 3 which means that the problems encountered in learning mathematics is very serious. (RESULT OF THE INTERVIEW WILL BE INSERTED HERE) Avina (2012) concluded from her findings that the class size fairly affects academic performance of the pupils in Mathematics, Science, English, and MSEP. Thus, class size and academic performance bear significant relationship. She stressed further that performance in Mathematics and English subjects have significant difference in terms of class size. This is the fact that the pupils from small class got higher grades in tests that those in large classes.
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