Legitimizing Interrelationship Of Potent Factors And Mathematics Performance

Abstract

This research determined the interrelationship of the potent factors and Mathematics performance of the Grade 10 students in the West Toledo District, Toledo City Division for the School Year 2017 – 2018 as a basis for a proposed development program. The descriptive method of research was utilized which aimed primarily at gathering data about the study. The researcher–made and validated questionnaire was used to determine whether the identified factors had a relationship with the math performance were answered by the 764 respondents composed of the Grade 10 students of West Toledo District. Of the nine sub-factors which were believed that have a relation to the performance in Mathematics, study habits, attitude towards the subject, lack of information and communication technology (ICT) facilities, and parental involvement were found out to be the influencing factors. It was found out
that there was a relationship among variables. Teachers played a vital role in the academic performance of the students. They should devise a plan on how to develop good study habits among students and a positive attitude towards the subject. It is hereby recommended that the proposed development plan of this research be adopted.