THE RELATIONSHIP OF G -11 STEM STUDENTS GENDER AND THEIR

PERFORMANCE IN MATH

S.Y 2022-2023

A Research Paper Title Presented To

Mr. Brendo M. Gerangaya

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the

Subject of Practical Research I

By: Group 4 – Grade 11 STEM – Fleming

Baruc, Jesser Mae A.

Detuyatu, Fatima H.

Ebol, Christian James M.

Garcia, Janiel E.

General, Dianne Rain I.

Jayyari, Al-Shabeeb M.

Jubail, Frankhaidar G.

Legaspi, Marco R.

Ramillano, Ethan D.
 Abstract:

Research focuses on the relationship of gender in the academic performance of the

G11 STEM students of Zamboanga City High School MAIN in different field of

Mathematics. In a case study shown that, males are more active than females, it is stated that

despite of the existing gender stereotypes in mathematics where males where generally more

dominant than their female counterparts. It is claimed that males behave differently than

females; in a way of how they read, it’s much lesser, louder, and aggressive to the extent that

the teachers disregard their lack of subject-matter understanding.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page……………………………………………………………………………………i

Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………..ii

Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………iii

CHAPTER 1

 INTRODUCTION

 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

 RESEARCH PROBLEM/ STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

 SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is an essential component of human intellect and logic, as well as it

helps to comprehend and to better understand the world and ourselves. It promotes logical

reasoning and mental rigor while also helping to establish mental discipline. Somehow, as an

individual, how does one’s gender effect their math performance? [1]

A case study was shown that males are more dominant than females in terms in the

field of mathematics. According to the expert in Psychology of Sex Differences, Maccoby

Jacklin (1974) or many newspaper quoting the results of the National Assessment of the

Educational progress to seemingly confirmation that males are superior in mathematics.

Maccoby and Jacklin conclude that “sex differences that (is) fairly well established” is “that

boys excel in Mathematical ability” (pp. 351-352). [2]

 CHAPTER 1

RESEARCH PROBLEM / STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The following statement must satisfy the research problem

Research problem:

1. What is the impact of gender in the academic performance of the Grade 11 STEM

students in math?

2. How does gender affects the behavior of the Grade 11 STEM students towards their

academic performance in math?

3. What is the relation of Grade 11 STEM students gender and their academic

performance in math?
 CHAPTER 1

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study aims to know the reason that may lead one gender academically inclined

than the other, and if there is a relationship between the students’ gender and their academic

performance in math.

The research will serve as resource data for curriculum makers of the school such as

the math teachers for relevant programs and effective learning in math.

The study significant to Grade 11 students, specially STEM since they usually take

this kind of subject in their strand.

 CHAPTER 1

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

The study limits its coverage on the STEM strand of the 11th grade of ZCHS main.

Only 5 randomly picked students per section of the Grade 11 strand will be used in

conducting the survey.

Additionally, the study will only focus on two specific gender, which are the male and

female.

CHAPTER 1
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The Department of Education (DepEd) is mandated by the Philippine government, by virtue

of the Republic Act 9155, otherwise known as the Governance of Basic Education Act of

2001. It is responsible for achieving quality, equitable, and accessible formal and non formal

education in the country and is mainly tasked with supervising basic education—from

kindergarten to Grade 12— at elementary and secondary levels in both public and private

schools.

One of the course or subject that is part of the curriculum especially on the K-12 Program

under STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Strand is the General

Mathematics. The framework of the mathematics curriculum aims to develop critical thinking

and problem solving skills. As a skills subject, mathematics provides a solid foundation for

necessary concepts and life skills Filipino learners develop in basic education.

The mathematics curriculum in the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum has two objectives:

critical thinking and problem solving. These two goals are embedded in the curriculum with

skills, processes, values, and attitudes of Filipino learners, which were given a great deal of

consideration during its inception.

However, from the recent survey and study conducted, In mathematics, only 19% of Filipino

students were on the Low benchmark, which means that they had “some basic mathematical

knowledge,” while 81% did not even reach this level.

“They can add, subtract, multiply, and divide one- and two-digit whole numbers. They can

solve simple word problems. They have some knowledge of simple fractions and common

geometric shapes. Students can read and complete simple bar graphs and tables,” the study

said.

In addition to this, notions that male students perform better in mathematics compared to

female students have been embedded in the learning concept over the years. One of the

considerations made was if there was any significant relationship between the gender of the

students and their performance in mathematics. Regardless, mathematics have always been

an integral subject in Phipilippine Education.