Investigating the Challenges and

Experiences of Grade 11 STEM

Students in STI College with
Mathematics Anxiety in Calculus
Subject
Alcaya, Precious Mae O.
Alo, Janica Rose
Descuatan,
Trish Zharich Descallar,
Fiona Shanteeh
Simpao, Emerlyn
Navarro, Lean
 Calculus
Anxiety

Introduction & Purpose

Calculus is a challenging subject for STEM students in the Philippines,
with common problems including low participation, difficulty in
problem-solving, and lack of mastery. This negative attitude, known as
mathematics anxiety, impairs students' ability to perform mathematical
operations and solve problems. Factors contributing to this anxiety
include teachers, parents, peers, and society. Challenges include
negative classroom experiences, teaching methods, learning
environment, and study habits. This study aims to identify these
challenges using qualitative questionnaires (open-ended question).
 Calculus
Anxiety

Research Questions
1. What are the challenges and experiences affecting academic performance in
calculus subject.
In terms of:
1.1 Teaching method
1.2 Learning environment; and
1.3 Study habits.
2. What is the impact of math anxiety on the students’ engagement in Calculus
learning of Grade 11 STEM students in terms of:
2.1 Behavioral Engagement
2.2 Emotional Engagement; and
2.3 Cognitive Engagement.
 Calculus
Anxiety

Research Questions
3. What coping mechanisms and support systems do students with
calculus anxiety find most helpful in managing their anxiety and
improving their learning outcomes?
 Calculus
Anxiety

Research Instrument
Semi – Structed Interview & Open – ended Questionnaire
Calculus
Anxiety

Research Design
Phenomenology