Research Design

This study aims to determine the learning difficulties in Mathematics of Grade 7 students
of Benigno Ninoy S. Aquino High School. This study focus to identify the difficulties of the
students in learning mathematics and determine which teaching strategies are effective for
students. The researchers goals is to give solutions to prevents or minimize students in failing
mathematics. No variables were used by the researchers to manipulate and control neither the
data gathered nor the results in this study. The data consisting the research came from the
surveys answered voluntarily by the respondents.

Setting
The study took place in Benigno Ninoy Aquino High School during the fourth grading
period of the school year 2019-2020. Benigno Ninoy Aquino High School is a public educational
institution located in Aguho St. Brgy. Comembo, Makati City. It was separated from FABC High
School Department - Comembo Annex and became independent high school by the City
Ordinance 74-278 series of January 13, 1995. Benigno Ninoy Aquino High School shall be
proactive institution of learning committing itself towards the task of molding benignians to
become well rounded citizens of our country. The institution envisions students with high
academic performance, technologically competent, physically fit, environmentally friendly,
morally and discipline citizens of the society.