BS Mathematics Student’s Personal Beliefs in Engaging in and Learning Mathematics

( Vol-2,Issue-4,April 2016 )

Author(s): Ivee K. Guce

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Page No: 184-190
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beliefs, belief-change, engagement, mathematics learning, learning environment.

Abstract:

Belief-change among students in mathematics learning is an elemental source of concern in the field of mathematics education. In the Philippines, BS Mathematics is one of the programs less chosen by many students. In spite of the efforts of the schools to market the program, it remains in the last options for those who are planning to take mathematics in the tertiary level. This study, through a qualitative research, explores the beliefs and feelings of BS Mathematics students of De La Salle Lipa about engaging in and learning Mathematics. It presents the change in beliefs of the students particularly those who did not intend to enroll in the said program. The views and feelings expressed by the subjects during a face-to-face interview reflect the kind of experience they have in school. The findings of the study indicate that (negative) beliefs of the students about pursuing mathematics as a program and learning the subject can change with the sound support of the school to provide an encouraging and learning environment. Such can eventually promote positive reception and achievement in the subject among the students.

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