LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENTAND
ATTITUDES OF STUDENTS TOWARDS MATHEMATICS
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A Thesis
Presented to
The Faculty of the Graduate School
University of the Immaculate Conception
Davao City
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In Partial Fulfilment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Arts in Education
Major in Mathematics
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JACKIE V. BORRES
March 2017
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher wishes to recognize and extend her warmest gratitude to
the following individuals who made this research possible.
Mrs. Lolly Jean C. Simbulas, her thesis adviser, for her ideas and support
to the researcher.
Dr. Sylvia J. Pidor, VP for Academics and Dean of the Graduate School,
Chairman of the panel, Dr. Felix Chavez and Mrs. Grace O. Aoanan, the
members of the panel for their expertise and for giving their time and valuable
comments for the completion of this study.
Dr. Felix Chavez and Mr. Danilo G. Baradillo, for sharing their knowledge
and expertise.
Dr. Maria Ines C. Asuncion, CESO VI, the Department of Education –
Schools Division Superintendent, for giving the researcher her permission to
conduct the study, and also the principals of the three secondary schools in
Cluster 6; Dr. Lea M. Camelotes of Tugbok National High School, Engr. Redilon
Morales of Biao National High School, and Dr. Zenaida R. Batingana of
Talandang High School for accommodating the researcher during the conduct of
the study.
Dr. Zenaida R. Batingana, the Principal of Talandang High School where
the researcher is currently teaching, for the support and understanding.
Ms. Precious Gem G. Jabello, the friend and co - teacher of the
researcher, for the help and for sharing her material resources.
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Mrs. Revelyn P. Diaz, Mrs. Aileen S. Orion, Mrs. Juvelyn R. Geltura, Mrs.
Janice S. Banghal, Ms. Marileen O. Pahilanga, and Mr. Jean Reymart A.
Libardos, the co - teachers of the researcher in Talandang High School, for the
encouragement, understanding and moral support.
Mr. Jay – ar B. Ulanday, Ms. Bernamil B. Malintad, Mr. Francis Kenneth D.
Canono, and Mr. Ruben B. Infiesto, the friends of the researcher, for the shared
experiences and support.
Mr. Vincent C. Suniega, for the help, support, encouragement,
understanding, and for giving inspiration.
Mr. Rogelio and Mrs. Tessie Borres, the parents, and Jean and Joan,
sisters of the researcher, for their support, concern, encouragement, and prayers
for the completion of the study.
Above all, the Almighty God, for the strength, guidance, wisdom, for giving
determination, grace and the outpouring of blessings He bestowed upon the
researcher.
JVB
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ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to determine the influence of the learning
environment and parental involvement on the attitude of students
towardsmathematics discipline in the secondary schools of Cluster 6, Tugbok
District. The researcher made use of the descriptive-correlation design to
investigate phenomena where respondents were selected from three public high
schools. The data were gathered with the use of questionnaires were statistically
analyzed using mean, Pearson r and multiple regression. The study revealed that
mathematics teacher exhibits high level of creating a learning environment inside
the classroom. This showed that students recognize the efforts of the teacher to
get students interested in different activities in the classroom. Also,
parentsdemonstrated a high level of parental involvement in their students’
learning.This means that parental involvement to student’s learning is very
important. It was also revealed in this study that students have showed a positive
attitude towards mathematics. Additionally, it was found out that there was a
significant relationship between learning environment and attitude of students
towards mathematics. This means that the increase in perception of the learning
environment would also likely increase attitude of students towards mathematics.
Similarly, parental involvement was found out to be significant in relation to the
attitude of students towards mathematics. This implies that the increase in
parents’ involvement in students’ learning would also likely increase the attitude
of students towards mathematics. Lastly, results in this study revealed that the
learning environment and parental involvement were found to be significant
predictors of attitude of students towards mathematics.
Keywords: Education, Mathematics, Learning Environment, Parental
Involvement, Attitude, Descriptive – correlational, Philippines
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
ABSTACT vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS vii
LIST OF TABLES x
LIST OF FIGURES xi
CHAPTER
1 INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 4
Review of the Related Literature 6
Theoretical Framework 13
Conceptual Framework 14
2 METHODOLOGY
Research Design 18
Research Locale 19
Respondents of the Study 20
Research Instrument 20
Data Gathering Procedure 22
Statistical Tools 24
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Ethical Consideration 24
3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Level of Learning Environment 26
Level of Parental Involvement in
Students’ Learning 29
The Level of Attitude of Students towards
Mathematics 34
The Relationship of the Learning
Environment and Parental Involvement
to the Attitude of Students towards
Mathematics 37
The Influence of the Learning Environment and
Parental Involvement to the Attitude of
Students towards Mathematics 40
4 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Findings 41
Conclusions 42
Recommendations 44
REFERENCES 45
APPENDICES
A Letter of Permission to the Superintendent 49
B Letter for Validation 51
C Validation Sheets for the Research 52
D Letter Request for Pilot Testing 58
E Result on Reliability Index of Survey 59
F Informed Consent Form 60
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G Compliance Certificate for Research Ethics 62
H Survey Questionnaires 63
I Certificate of Originality 68
CURRICULUM VITAE
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1 Level of Learning Environment 27
2 Level of Parental Involvement in Students’
Learning 31
3 The Levelof Attitude of Students towards
Mathematics 35
4 The Relationship of the Learning Environment
and Parental Involvement to the
Attitude of Students towards Mathematics 38
5 The Influence of the Learning Environment
and Parental Involvement to the Attitude of
Students towards Mathematics 40
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LIST OF FIGURE
Figure Page
1 Conceptual Framework Showing the Relationship
of the Variables of this study 15
CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE
JACKIE V. BORRES
Prk. Rambutan, Talandang, Tugbok District
Davao City
[email protected]
09433218908
Personal Details
Date of Birth: September 30, 1992
Place of Birth: Davao City
Civil Status: Single
Educational Background
Elementary: Talandang Elementary School
Prk. Mangga, Talandang, Tugbok District, Davao City
High School: Calinan National High School
Calinan, Davao City
College: University of the Immaculate Conception
Fr. Selga Street, Davao City
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in Mathematics
Cum Laude
Vocational: Philippine College of Technology
Calinan Branch, Calinan, Davao City
Computer Programming leading to NC IV
112 hours
AMA Computer Learning Center
Matina Branch, Matina, Davao City
Computer Animation
60 hours
Graduate Studies: University of Mindanao
Bolton Campus, Davao City
Master of Arts in Education
Major in Mathematics
36 Units
University of the Immaculate Conception
Fr. Selga Street, Davao City
Master of Arts in Education
Major in Mathematics
Work Experiences:
Brgy. Paid Teacher Talandang High School 2012 - 2013
Teacher I Talandang High School 2013 - Present
