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

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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
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JACKIE V. BORRES
Prk. Rambutan, Talandang, Tugbok District
Davao City
jackyvillaluzborres@gmail.com
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