BASIC MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN GENERAL MATHEMATICS OF GRADE 11 LEARNERS: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY

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  • Kriseane Mae V. Balansag Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Mabuhay Agro-Industrial High School, Sto. Ni ño, Mabuhay Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
  • John Dave Barte Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Kabasalan National High School, FL Pe ña, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
  • Mat Christopher P. Pasgala Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Kabasalan Science and Technology High School, FL Pe ña, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
  • Analy S. Projo Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Monte Alegre Integrated School, Monte Alegre, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
  • Rezzie Bell S. Bodiogan Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Tambanan National High School, Tambanan, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
  • Diosdado M. Velasco Jr. Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Kauswagan National High School, Kauswagan, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i11.6344

کلمات کلیدی:

academic performance, correlation, mathematical operations, senior high school

چکیده

This study, titled Basic Mathematical Foundation and Academic Performance in Grade 11 General Mathematics Learners: A Correlational Study, sought to determine the basic mathematical foundation skills of Grade 11 learners, their academic performance in General Mathematics, and the relationship between these variables. A quantitative research design was employed involving 69 Grade 11 learners. Data were collected through a numeracy screening test and their recorded grades in General Mathematics. Descriptive statistics were used to describe performance levels, while Pearson’s r was applied to test the correlation between numeracy skills and academic achievement. The findings revealed that learners achieved an average level of numeracy with a mean percentage score of 45.91%. In General Mathematics, the majority were rated as “Fairly Satisfactory,” while only a small percentage attained “Outstanding” and “Very Satisfactory” levels. The correlation study showed a strong linear relationship (r = 0.706, p <.001), showing that students with good mathematical foundation skills performed better academically. The results emphasize the significance of numeracy competence in shaping learners’ academic performance and highlight the need for intervention programs to strengthen foundational mathematical skills.

 

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  • Kriseane Mae V. Balansag، Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Mabuhay Agro-Industrial High School, Sto. Ni ño, Mabuhay Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines

    Kriseane Mae V. Balansag is a Senior High School Mathematics Teacher at Mabuhay Agro-Industrial High School. She earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education degree, majoring in Mathematics, from Western Mindanao State University – Mabuhay Campus. Currently, she is pursuing her Master's degree at Saint Columban College in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. She is a passionate and dedicated teacher. She participated in the Division Research Conference last October 2024, where she presented her intervention to enhance academic performance in General Mathematics.

  • John Dave Barte، Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Kabasalan National High School, FL Pe ña, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines

    John Dave Barte is a Visiting Lecturer at Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University's Kabasalan External Program Delivering Unit, where he shares insights and encourages curiosity in mathematics among his students. He earned his BSEd in Mathematics from Western Mindanao State University, equipping him with the skills and expertise to excel in his profession.

  • Mat Christopher P. Pasgala، Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Kabasalan Science and Technology High School, FL Pe ña, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines

    Mat Christopher P. Pasgala is a Junior High School teacher at Kabasalan Science and Technology High School. He has taught Mathematics there for three years. He earned his Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Mathematics, from Western Mindanao State University–Ipil Campus. He has passed the comprehensive examination for his Master of Arts in Education, major in Mathematics. With a passion for learning and teaching, he sees education as a powerful tool for growth and transformation. This makes him a man of vision, dedication, and purpose in mathematics education.

  • Analy S. Projo، Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Monte Alegre Integrated School, Monte Alegre, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

    Analy S. Projo is a public school teacher under the Department of Education at Monte Alegre National High School. She has taught Mathematics there for five years. She earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics from Western Mindanao State University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Education major in Mathematics at Saint Columban College, Pagadian City. She is dedicated to promoting problem-solving and critical thinking. She creates a classroom that inspires curiosity and confidence. As an educator, she values inclusivity, fairness, and lifelong learning. She makes Mathematics both meaningful and engaging for every learner.

  • Rezzie Bell S. Bodiogan، Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Tambanan National High School, Tambanan, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines

    Rezzie Bell S. Bodiongan is a public school teacher at Tambanan National High School under the Department of Education. She has taught Mathematics for 7 years. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, major in Mathematics, from Western Mindanao State University. She is now pursuing a Master of Arts in Education Major in Mathematics at Saint Columban College, Pagadian City. Her dedication to teaching has created a supportive and inclusive classroom where students feel safe and encouraged to grow.

  • Diosdado M. Velasco Jr.، Department of Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines Kauswagan National High School, Kauswagan, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

    Diosdado Jr. M. Velasco has taught Mathematics for 7 months at Kauswagan National High School under the Department of Education. He holds a Bachelor of Secondary Education, majoring in Mathematics, from Western Mindanao State University and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Education, majoring in Mathematics, at Saint Columban College, Pagadian City. Known for his wit, he fosters an inclusive, positive classroom and makes mathematics enjoyable through interactive games.

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چاپ شده

2025-10-25

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دوره 12 شماره 11 (2025)

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