Attitude of BSED 3- MATH (Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in Mathematics) Students of Negros Oriental State

University, Bais City Campus II towards
Learning Basic Calculus

A Thesis presented to
The College of Education
Negros Oriental State University
Bais City Campus II

In partial fulfillment of the requirements

for the Degree of
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Major in Mathematics

By

Jade A. Balbon
Fredge Gabriel L. Galas
Gracely Joy S. Montecino
Jhon Lenwel D. Pagador
Cherryl Mae V. Palumar
Jie Ann A. Sebla

June 2022

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 APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis is entitled “Attitude of BSED 3- MATH Students of Negros Oriental

State University, Bais Campus II towards Learning Basic Calculus”, prepared and

submitted by Jade A. Balbon, Fredge L. Gabriel Galas, Gracely Joy S. Montecino, John

Lenwel Pagador, Cherryl Mae V. Palumar and Jei Ann A. Sebla in partial fulfillment of

the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in

Mathematics has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval.

ALEX A. PARANE, Ph.D.

Adviser

Accepted and approved as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics.

MA. SARAH FATIMA P. VALENCIA Ed. D., Ph. D.

Dean

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, praises and thanks to the God Almighty, for His showers of

blessings throughout our research work to complete the research successfully.

Dr. Ma. Sarah Fatima P. Valencia, Dean of the College of Teacher Education

for her encouragement to the researchers.

Dr. Alex A. Parane, for giving us the opportunity to do research and providing

invaluable guidance throughout this research. His, dynamism, vision, sincerity and

motivation have deeply inspired us. It’s a great privilege and honor to work and study

under his guidance. Also, for his friendship, empathy and great sense of humor.

BSED 3- MATH Students, for the sincerity, cooperation and honesty in

answering the research questionnaire that brought a great impact for the success of this

study.

Christine Jane Jaculbe, for having patience and help us to accomplish this study.

Finally, to our family and friends who supported us to complete the research work

directly or indirectly.

Jade A. Balbon, Fredge L. Gabriel L. Galas, Gracely Joy S. Montecino, Jhon

Lenwel D. Pagador, Cherryl Mae V. Palumar, Jie Ann A.Sebla

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 DEDICATION

To:

Berna A. Balbon

Antonio B. Balbon

Geraldine L. Galas

Wilfredo D. Galas

Milagros S. Montecino

Glenaldo D. Montecino

Noel L. Pagador

Ellenita D. Pagador

Joseph Randy C. Palumar

Cherlie V. Palumar

Renante B. Sebla

Josephine A. Sebla

whose unending motivation pushed us a lot to make this research a success. Also,

to our classmates, whose encouragement, collaboration, and cooperation helped us to

continue this study until the end.

Jade A. Balbon, Fredge Gabriel Galas, Gracely Joy S. Montecino, Jhon

Lenwel D. Pagador, Cherryl Mae V. Palumar, Jie Ann A. Sebla

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page ------------------------------------------------------------------------ i
Approval Sheet ----------------------------------------------------------------- ii
Acknowledgement ------------------------------------------------------------- iii
Dedication ----------------------------------------------------------------------- iv
List of Tables ------------------------------------------------------------------- vii
List of Figures ------------------------------------------------------------------ viii
Abstract -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ix
CHAPTER I
The Problem and Its Scope
Introduction
Background of the Study ---------------------------- 1-2
Rationale ---------------------------------------------- 3
Theoretical Framework ------------------------------ 4
Conceptual Framework ------------------------------ 4
The Problem
Statement of the Problem --------------------------- 5
Research Objectives --------------------------------- 5
Hypothesis -------------------------------------------- 5
Significance/ Importance of the Study ------------ 6
Scope and Limitations of the Study --------------- 7
Related Literature ------------------------------------ 8-20
Related Study ----------------------------------------- 21-22

Research Methodology
Research Design -------------------------------------------------------- 23
Research Respondents ------------------------------------------------- 23
Research Procedure ---------------------------------------------------- 24

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 Research Instrument --------------------------------------------------- 24
Research Environment ------------------------------------------------ 24
Statistical Treatment of Data ----------------------------------------- 25-27
CHAPTER II
PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION,
AND ANALYSIS OF DATA --------------------------------------- 28-37
CHAPTER III
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS ---------------------------------- 38
Re-statement of the Problem -------------------------------- 38
Summary of Findings ---------------------------------------- 38-40
Conclusions --------------------------------------------------- 41
Recommendations -------------------------------------------- 42
Bibliography -------------------------------------------------- 43
APPENDICES
Letter to the Respondents ----------------------------------- 44
Curriculum Vitae ------------------------------------ 45-50

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 LIST OF TABLES

Tables Page

1 Distribution of Respondents ------------------------------------------------- 23

2 Learning Competencies in Basic Calculus -------------------------------- 28-30

3 Performance of the Teacher ------------------------------------------------- 32

4 Attitude of the Students ------------------------------------------------------ 34

5 Relationship between Basic Calculus Competencies

to the Attitude of the Students ------------------------------------------ 35

6 Relationship between the Performance of the Teacher

to the Attitude of the Students ------------------------------------------ 36

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figures Page

1 Theoretical Framework of the study based from the Social

Cognitive Theory by Albert Bandura ---------------------------------- 4

2 Schematic Diagram of the Conceptual

Framework of the Study ------------------------------------------------- 4

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 ABSTRACT

Title: Attitude of BSED 3- MATH Students of Negros Oriental State University,

Bais Campus II towards Learning Basic Calculus

Author: Jade A. Balbon, Fredge L. Gabriel Galas, Gracely Joy S. Montecino, Jhon
Lenwel Pagador, Cherryl Mae V. Palumar, Jie Ann A. Sebla

Degree: Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics

Date Completed: June 30, 2022

The study aimed to determine the Attitude of BSED 3- MATH Students of

Negros Oriental State University, Bais Campus II towards Learning Basic Calculus.

There were thirty BSED 3- MATH students-respondents utilized in this study.

Descriptive and correlational methods were used in the study since it determined

the relationship of the attitude of the students, performance of the teacher, and the

competencies of Basic Calculus and correlate them to their problems encountered. Mean

was the statistical tool used in determining the attitude of the students, performance of the

teacher, and the competencies of Basic Calculus while spearman rank correlation

coefficient was used in identifying the relationship between the two variables. The study

disclosed that students are happy in terms of formulating and solving the activities.

Teacher, on the other hand, is proficient in all areas. Moreover, the students also

understood all the learning competencies in Basic Calculus.