CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics invented by Archimedes (3000 BC) is the science and study

of quality, structure, space, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns,

formulate new conjectures, and establish truth by rigorous deduction from

appropriately chosen axioms and definitions. It is an essential component,

human reasoning and cognition, as well as efforts to understand the world and

ourselves depend heavily on mathematics.

In addition to promoting logical reasoning and mental rigor, mathematics is

an excellent way to cultivate mental discipline. Understanding mathematics is

also essential for understanding the content of other academic disciplines, such

as physics, social studies, and even the performing and visual arts. Mathematical

research is the new curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation and

a stronger understanding of mathematics, according to the DepEd (Department

of Education) (2015).

More importantly, it gives them the best skills and career possibilities

available after high school, preparing them for a global future. Its objective is to

provide Filipino students with the knowledge and life skills they would require as

they go on to the next phase of their education and as citizens of the nation.
 In the SHS, only General Mathematics and Statistics and Probability are

required as core subjects (Commission on Higher Education K-12 Transition

Program, 2016).

A student's time in Senior High School is a fresh experience. As Senior

High School aims to prepare students before entering college, equipping them

with the global skills, competencies, and knowledge needed to achieve

successful career paths in the future, one must know what strand to select when

you enrol at Senior High School for your success in that sector depends on

picking the best strand for you.

Every kid is entitled to make their own decisions. The decision to pursue a

career is one of the most significant and challenging ones, especially for today's

youth because once made, it cannot be changed. There may be factors involved

in those decisions that affect how students decide on their career and includes

peers who might influence a poor career decision.

In order to find out, the researcher looked into the reasons behind

students' senior-year decisions to specialize in ABM. Some students find the

subject of Math to be so enjoyable that they mistakenly think the ABM strand

consists solely of math problems or that the bulk of the session consists of

arithmetic computations.

The Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) strand would

concentrate on the fundamental ideas of these fields. ABM can also guide you

into management and accounting careers, such as those in sales management,

human resources, marketing, project management, accounting clerkships,

internal auditing, and many more. Advantages of Choosing the ABM Strand.

There are a number of benefits to selecting the ABM strand. Learning the

foundational ideas of management, business, and accounting enables you to:

Recognize that the world of business is more complex than merely "buy

and sell." This implies that as an ABM student, you are instantly exposed to the

many business functions. You will gain a better grasp of how businesses function

and how they make money as a result.

Pay attention to how transactions can be used as leverage and how they

occur everywhere, even in the smallest encounters between people. The ABM

strand guides you on how to interact with different types of individuals and

accurately record transactions for future use and analysis as a prospective

business professional.

Learn how various scales of enterprises, firms, and organizations are

microcosms or representations of the world.

This simply implies that as an ABM student, you see businesses as both

organizations with duties to the various societal groups they have an impact on

as well as entities that seek to make a profit.

Recognize that money is the primary motivator for many people and that

math is an exact science in business. Because you are involved in the day-to-day

operations of running a business as an ABM student, you are able to appreciate

the importance of managing funds and keeping track of business finances.

 Develop a mindset that is focused on advancing cultures, people, and

enterprises in good ways. As a result, you gain the advantage of possessing the

capacity for long-term business growth, or business acumen. The ABM strand

equips you to be future-focused and consider the sustainability of enterprises in

comparison to other students your age.

The advantages of choosing the ABM strand as a senior high school

student is numerous and these are just a few of them. Because having the

abundance mindset, rather than just having the actual knowledge and abilities,

can help you frame business circumstances appropriately. As a potential

decision-maker, having a keen eye for business can help you make the right

decisions. Additionally, it gives you a strong foundation for college.

The goal of this study is to address the misconception among incoming

grade 11 students that choosing a strand, particularly ABM, necessitates having

understanding of that strand or demands skill in mathematics. This aims to know

the relevance of Mathematics in this strand and determine the significance of it to

the upcoming Grade 11 Students if it is applicable or extraneous.