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Home⇛Uswag Journal: Philippine Journal of Multidisciplinary Research⇛vol. 3 no. 1 (2025)

Determinants of Performance of First Year College Students in Mathematics in the Modern World

Rowena T Tablate

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Mathematics plays a crucial role in academic and professional success, yet its instruction often hinders student progress. This study aimed to identify the determinants of first-year student performance in Mathematics in the Modern World (MMW). A descriptive-correlational design was employed, utilizing a questionnaire as the primary data collection method. Analysis indicated that Senior High School GWA, entrance exam scores, study habits and learning styles, classrooms and class size, and school facilities and equipment significantly influenced MMW performance. Based on these findings, the study recommends improving school facilities and equipment; minimize class size, and encouraging students to develop better study habits. Additionally, it suggests aligning instruction with students’ diverse learning styles to improve MMW performance among first-year students.



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