Mathematical Proficiency of Grade 10 Students

Abstract

This study aims to determine the mathematical proficiency of Grade 10 students of a Sectarian School in Bacolod City in solving functions. The data gathering instrument used was a validated teacher-made questionnaire. Based on the results and findings of the study and considering the limitations, the following conclusions were drawn: Both male and female students had average proficiency in terms of solving Linear, Polynomial and Exponential Functions. But in Logarithmic Function, the female outdid the male by achieving a high proficiency with the male only on the average. But, in terms of Quadratic Function, both male and female students scored low. Both private and public-school students had average proficiency in solving Linear Functions, Polynomial Functions, and Exponential Functions. Yet, regardless of origin of school, when it comes to proficiency in solving Quadratic Functions, all students got low. Both high- and low-income families had average level of proficiency in terms of solving Linear, Polynomial and Exponential Functions. Both also got a low level of proficiency on the topic Quadratic Function. But in terms of Logarithmic Function, those students who belonged to higher income families displayed high level of proficiency compared to those who belong to the lower income group who only had an average level of proficiency. There was a significant difference in the level of proficiency of students when grouped according to school origin. Lastly, there was no significant difference in the level of proficiency of students when grouped according to socio-economic status.