STUDENT'S ATTITUDE AND EFFICACY TOWARDS MATHEMATICS UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM AT TISA II ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

This study intended to determine the relationship between students’ attitude and efficacy towards Mathematics under the Alternative Learning System at Tisa II Elementary School with an end-view of proposing recommendations that might address the phenomenon. This study utilized the descriptive research design using the survey technique. It is a descriptive correlational study to gather data on the attitude and efficacy towards mathematics among the students under the Alternative Learning System. Furthermore, it also made used of a documentary analysis on the Efficacy as reflected by their Grade Point Average in Mathematics. There is no significant difference in the respondents’ level of attitude towards mathematics when grouped based on their sex and age. Hence, the attitudes of the respondents towards mathematics subject are perceived to be identical or in the same level across sex and age status. Furthermorehere is a significant positive relationship between the respondents’ level of attitude towards mathematics in four dimensions. This implies that when the respondents’ level of attitude in terms of value towards mathematics increases, their levels of attitude in terms of motivation, enjoyment, and self-confidence towards mathematics will also increase, and vice versa. In other words, the respondents’ level of attitude in terms of value towards mathematics positively affects their self-confidence and enjoyment towards mathematics as well as how they become motivated in learning the subject.