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CC The Journal Vol. 13 October 2017

ISSN 1655-3713

Attributes of Teachers and Attitudes of Junior High School Students towards Mathematics Dr. Edward R. San Agustin Dr. David Cababaro Bueno

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Abstract- The study focused on the perceived traits of Mathematics

Teachers and its impact on Grade 7 students’ attitudes towards Mathematics. The researchers utilized the descriptive method of research using a modified standardized questionnaire as the main instrument in data gathering. There were sixty-nine (69) Mathematics teachers and seven hundred eighty-eight (788) Grade 7 students purposively selected from public high schools in the Division of Olongapo City involved as respondents of the study. The data were statically treated using the Percentage, Mean and Pearson product Moment Correlation. Majority of the Mathematics teachers were newly hired, but some have been in the service for over 29 years now. Dominantly were Teacher I, bachelor’s degree holder and some were pursuing graduate studies in the area of specialization; and attended division level and international level seminars. There were still other teachers who have not attended any Mathematicsrelated seminars for the past 3 years. High positive traits of Mathematics teachers were remarkably evident relative to teacher as a person, classroom management and organization, organizing and orienting for instruction, implementing instruction, monitoring students’ progress and potentials, and teachers’ professionalism. The students have moderately high confidence and anxiety levels, and value towards Mathematics. However, they highly enjoyed the subject and motivated to study. Moreover, they have relatively high (positive) regards to their teachers. There was a significant relationship between teachers’ traits and students’ attitudes towards Mathematics. Teachers’ traits significantly influenced students’ confidence, anxiety, value for Mathematics, enjoyment, motivation to learn; and attitude towards teacher.

Keywords: Mathemtics, attributes, attitudes, descriptive study

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