Extent of Influence of MotivatingFactors Towards Learning Mathematics DOCX

Title	Extent of Influence of MotivatingFactors Towards Learning Mathematics
Author	Sheena Mae T . Comighud, EdD
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IJRDO - Journal of Educational Research ISSN: 2456-2947 Extent of Influence of Motivating Factors Towards Learning Mathematics on Pupils’ Academic Performance Maria Gloria A. Puntero, EdD Master Teacher, DepEd-Dumaguete City Division, Negros Oriental, Philippines Abstract This study determined the e...

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IJRDO - Journal of Educational Research ISSN: 2456-2947 Extent of Influence of Motivating Factors Towards Learning Mathematics on Pupils' Academic Performance Maria Gloria A. Puntero, EdD Master Teacher, DepEd-Dumaguete City Division, Negros Oriental, Philippines Abstract This study determined the extent of influence of motivating factors towards learning Mathematics on pupils' academic performance. The pupils studied were from Cantil-e Elementary School in the Division of Dumaguete City for School Year 2016-2017. Some 73 Grade Five Pupils were taken in as respondents. The study was descriptive in nature. It utilized the percentage, mean, and the Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient for the statistical analysis. The study revealed that the following motivational factors are moderately related with the pupils' academic performance: performance goal, achievement goal, and learning environment stimulation. On the other hand, the pupils' academic performance was found to have a "Weak" degree of relationship with self- efficacy, active learning strategies and Mathematics learning value. Findings of this study also revealed that the pupils' profile has a "Weak" degree of relationship to the overall motivating factors. Also, the study found a "Moderate" degree of relationship between the extent of influence of motivating factors towards learning Mathematics and the pupils' academic performance. Keywords: Motivation Factors, Learning Mathematics, Mathematics Performance I. INTRODUCTION The extent of pupils' motivation to any mathematics' classroom learning situation is an important topic to consider. In school, the student's knowledge in mathematics plays a crucial role in understanding the contents of other school subjects such as science, social studies, and even music and art (ICME 2008). As Mathematics is a fundamental part of the human thought and logic, it can help us understand the world and ourselves. To function well in an increasingly complex world, a need for basic level of numeracy is then essential. Nonetheless, even with the usefulness of mathematics, there are factors that adversely affect the students' ability to understand and apply concepts in mathematics. Studies have shown that many students are not well-motivated to learn Mathematics. They find the subject hard to deal with. Records of the Department of Education showed a declining Achievement level of elementary and high school students based on National Achievement Tests (NAT) results from 2005 to 2010 (Ronda, 2011). In terms of the mean and percentage score in the said tests, students feel that mathematics is a difficult subject. As mandated in R. A. 9155 known as the "Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001", Sec. 2 states that "The school shall be the heart of the formal education system. It is where children learn. Schools shall have a single aim of providing the best possible basic education for all learners." It is the role of primary education to ensure the broad-based development of students. This means ensuring that all pupils are able to develop their cognitive, social, emotional, cultural and physical skills to the best of their abilities, preparing for their further school career. And, pupils must be motivated to engage with literacy and numeracy tasks to improve proficiency, instruction and practice. (Irvin, Meltzer & Dukes, 2007). Volume-5 " Issue-8 " August, 2020 1...