127

Chapter 5

SUMMARY, FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

This chapter presents the summary of the study pointing out the important findings with its conclusions and recommendations.SummaryThis study determined the relationship of National Achievement Test performance of Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental from School Year 20112012 to 2013-2014.Specifically, this study sought to answer to answer the following specific questions:1. What is the profile of grade 6 pupils when grouped according to gender, economic status, study habit, attitude towards Mathematics and technological gadgets in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental from School Year 2011-2012 to 2013-2014?

2. What is the profile of grade 6 teachers when grouped according to gender, educational qualifications, length of service, seminars and trainings attended, and styles and strategies in teaching Mathematics in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental from School Year 2011-2012 to 2013-2014?

3. What is the level of the National Achievement Test performance of Grade 6 pupils as a whole and when they are grouped according to pupils profiles such as gender, economic status, study habit, attitude towards Mathematics and technological gadgets and teachers profile such as gender, educational qualifications, length of service, seminars and trainings attended, and styles and strategies in teaching Mathematics in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental from School Year 2011-2012 to 2013-2014?

4. What is the level of the National Achievement Test performance of Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics from School Year 2011-2012 to 2013-2014 as a whole and when grouped by school in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental?

5. Is there a significant relationship between the profile of grade 6 pupils when grouped according to gender, economic status, study habit and attitude towards Mathematics and the National Achievement Test performance in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental from School Year 2011-2012 to 2013-2014?

6. Is there a significant relationship between the profile of grade 6 teachers when grouped according to gender, educational qualifications, length of service and seminars and trainings attended and the National Achievement Test performance in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental from School Year 2011-2012 to 2013-2014?

7. Is there a significant difference between the National Achievement Test performance among the eight schools (8) in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental as a whole and when they grouped by School Year 2011-2012 to 2013-2014?

This study made use of descriptive survey type of research. The research instruments used in the gathering of data was a survey questionnaire composed of: students profile, teachers profile and the National Achievement Test (NAT) for school years 2011-2012 to 2013-2014 results of Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics. The questionnaires were reproduced and distributed to 523 Grade 6 pupils and 11 Mathematics teachers in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental.

The responses gathered were classified, tabulated and analyzed using frequency and percentage distribution, mode, mean, chi-square test and F-test for descriptive statistics.

In the analysis of the data, the level of National Achievement Test (NAT) for school years 2011-2012 to 2013-2014 results of Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics, students profile such; gender, economic status, study habit, attitude towards Mathematics and technological influence; and teachers profile such as gender, educational qualifications, length of service, seminars and trainings attended, and styles and strategies in teaching Mathematics, frequency and percent distribution, and weighted mean were used.

In determining the significant difference between in the National Achievement Test (NAT) for school years 2011-2012 to 2013-2014 results of Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental, F- test and Scheffes test of variance were used.

In determining the significant relationship of National Achievement Test (NAT) for school years 2011-2012 to 2013-2014 results of Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental; students profile such gender, economic status, study habit and attitude towards Mathematics; teachers profile such teachers profile for seminars and trainings attended, mode was used and teachers profile such teachers profile such as gender, and educational qualifications, length of service, the chi- square test of significance was used.Findings

The findings of the study were specified as follows:1. For the profile of Grade 6 pupils:1.1. Among the schools, School B Elementary School obtained the lowest number of male pupils and School D has the lowest number of female. For the highest number of male pupils, School B has the highest number of female pupil and School D has the highest number of male pupils.

1.2. It shows that majority of the Grade 6 pupils of eight (8) elementary schools in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental belonged to the low family income per month with the range of Php 5,000 and below.1.3. The schools with pupils who have good study habits are School D while School C has poor study habits.1.4. The result shows that Grade 6 pupils in School G obtained the highest percentage as to their positive attitude towards Mathematics, whereas, School C obtained the lowest.1.5. The results revealed that cellular phones obtained the highest gadget used by Grade 6 pupils among eight (8) schools.2. For the profile of Math teachers:2.1. There are more female Math teachers than male teachers in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental.2.2. There were more Math teachers earned units in Masters Degree. Only School G that has Math teacher with a Masters Degree.

2.3. There are more Math teachers who taught Mathematics for 25 years and above. It was followed by 5 to 9 years in eight (8) schools, District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental.2.4. More Math teachers attended seminars and trainings within Division Level. Likewise other teachers attended seminars and trainings in Mathematics within Provincial Level, Regional, and National Levels.2.5. Majority of Math teachers used manipulative style. It was followed by lecture method, memorization, competitive, portfolio, instructional and grouping. Teacher centered approach obtained the lowest number among styles and strategies used applied by Math teachers.

3. The level of the National Achievement Test performance of Grade 6 pupils the level of achievements of grade 6 was moving towards mastery. It shows that there is an increasing result in the past three (3) years4. As to the significant relationship between the profile of grade 6 pupils when grouped according to gender, economic status, study habit, attitude towards Mathematics and technological gadgets and the National Achievement Test performance in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental from School Year 2011-2012 to 2013-2014, the findings were as follows:

4.1. The gender does not affect the National Achievement Test (NAT) Performance in Mathematics. It shows that girls perform similarly with boys.4.2. Economic status does not affect the National Achievement Test (NAT) Performance of Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics..4.3. Study habit of Grade 6 pupils does not affect their National Achievement Test (NAT) in Mathematics. 4.4. Attitude toward Mathematics does not affect the National Achievement Test (NAT) Performance of Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics. 5. As to the significant relationship between the profile of grade 6 teachers when grouped according to gender, educational qualifications, length of service, seminars and trainings attended, and styles and strategies in teaching Mathematics and the National Achievement Test performance in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental from School Year 2011-2012 to 2013-2014 the findings were:5.1. This means that the teachers gender affected the performance of students in Mathematics.5.2. Teachers educational qualification did not affect the performance of students in Mathematics.5.3. Teachers length of service affected the performance of students in Mathematics.5.4. The teachers teachers seminars and trainings attended affected the performance of students in Mathematics.

6. National Achievement Test performance of the Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics in 8 schools in the Division of Negros Occidental varies.Conclusions

Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn:1. The profile of grade 6 pupils in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental were:

1.1. There are more female pupils than male pupils in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental.1.2. Majority of the Grade 6 pupils of eight (8) elementary schools in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental belonged to the very low family income per month.

1.3. Grade 6 pupils have good study habits.1.4. Grade 6 pupils have good attitude towards Mathematics.

1.5. Grade 6 pupils used cellular phones.2. The profile of Grade 6 teachers in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental were:2.1. There are more female Math teachers than male teachers in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental.

2.2. Most Math teachers have earned units in the graduate school.2.3. Mostly Mathematics teachers taught for 20 years and above.

2.4. Majority Math teachers attended school-based in-service trainings and seminars.2.5. Majority of Math teachers used different teaching styles and strategies in teaching Mathematics 3. NAT results in Mathematics in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental were on upward trends for the past three (3) school years 4. The NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils was moving towards mastery.5. Relationship between the profile of grade 6 pupils and NAT performance:

5.1. There was no significant relationship between gender and NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils.

5.2. There was no significant relationship between economic status and NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils.

5.3. There was no significant relationship between study habits and NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils.

5.4. There was significant relationship between attitude towards Mathematics and NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils.6. Relationship between the profile of Grade 6 teachers:

6.1. There was significant relationship between Teachers gender and NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils.

6.2. There was no significant relationship between Teachers educational qualification and NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils.

6.3. There was significant relationship between Teachers educational length of service and NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils.

6.4. There was significant relationship between seminars, trainings and workshops attended by teachers and NAT performance of Grade 6 pupils.

7. School A performed well among the eight (8) schools in terms of National Achievement test performance of Grade 6 pupils in the District of Valladolid, Division of Negros Occidental. RecommendationsBased on the findings of the study and the conclusions formulated, the following recommendations are hereby forwarded:1. That Schools head would help support programs like MTAP Review and Math Quiz Bee in Mathematics, make use of the National Achievement Test results in keeping track of the Achievement levels of low performing schools. 2. That Education Program Supervisor in Mathematics will encourage more Mathematics teachers in low performing schools to attend seminars, trainings and workshops in Mathematics like Modern mathematics for it is very much a collaborative activity rather than an individual one, strengthen training programs that would enhance the teaching skills and strategies and for professional development. To encourage benchmarking in schools with highest NAT performance.3. That Guidance counselors will provide support to introduce new practices and programs to improve the attitude of students in learning Mathematics in order to achieve desired results in the National Achievement Test performance for the low performing schools.

4. That Mathematics teachers will improve their approach in teaching Mathematics using media and other educational technologies to awaken their interest in Mathematics and provide Instructional materials and equipment to enhance their teaching. They should enroll in the graduate school and attended seminars and trainings to enhance their competency in teaching Mathematics.5. That Mathematics teachers will provide pupils with a venue to hone pupils mathematicalskills in an atmosphere of friendly competition like MTAP challenge, Math Quiz Bee and other related activity.6. That parents will give moral support and close monitoring on the activities of their children with peers or friends.

7. That more pupils will enroll in the Metrobank Foundation, Inc., in partnership with theMathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines and the Department of Education so low performing schools can enhance their mathematical skills. They should develop positive attitude towards Mathematics and improve their study habits. They should improve their knowledge and skills in learning Mathematics with the use of technologies.8. That future researchers would continue to conduct researches pertaining to academic performance of pupils in the field of Mathematics. Through research and investigation, school administrators will be provided with information and data as basis for planning and developing school programs to achieve and improve performance of their constituents.