Republic of the Philippines

SURIGAO DEL NORTE STATE UNIVERSITY

Malimono Campus

April 28, 2023

GINA C. BOTOY
Associate Professor I
College of Education
Surigao del Norte State University

Dear Ms. Botoy,

Good day!

The undersigned are Bachelor of Secondary Education- Major in Mathematics

students of Surigao del Norte State University. We are currently working on our
research entitled “Factors Affecting the Difficulties of Learning Mathematics of
Grade-11 Students of Bunyasan National High School.”
In view of the foregoing study, we are respectfully requesting your permission to
validate our proposed questionnaire. Your knowledge and experience shall be of
great help in developing a unique and well-structured questionnaire for the said
study.
Your kind and favorable approval of this request will greatly help us in the completion
of the study. Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Jeanerie F. Anota Mark Anthony A. Bernades Glydel L. Caumban

Researcher Researcher Researcher

Stephane Ruth E Bulactiar Zaira Mae C. Fabre Rogin B. Galanida

Researcher Researcher Researcher

Noted by: Approved by:

MS. GINA C. BOTOY

Validator
 Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL NORTE STATE UNIVERSITY
Malimono Campus

April 28, 2023

CLARINDA M. CUADRA
Mathematics Teacher
College of Education
Surigao del Norte State University

Dear Ms. Cuadra,

Good day!

The undersigned are Bachelor of Secondary Education- Major in Mathematics

students of Surigao del Norte State University. We are currently working on our
research entitled “Factors Affecting the Difficulties of Learning Mathematics of
Grade-11 Students of Bunyasan National High School.”
In view of the foregoing study, we are respectfully requesting your permission to
validate our proposed questionnaire. Your knowledge and experience shall be of
great help in developing a unique and well-structured questionnaire for the said
study.
Your kind and favorable approval of this request will greatly help us in the completion
of the study. Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

Jeanerie F. Anota Mark Anthony A. Bernades Glydel L. Caumban

Researcher Researcher Researcher

Stephane Ruth E Bulactiar Zaira Mae C. Fabre Rogin B. Galanida

Researcher Researcher Researcher

Noted by: Approved by:

MS. CLARINDA M. CUADRA

Validator
 Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the various factors affecting the difficulties in
learning mathematics of Grade-11 students in General Mathematics of Bunyasan
National High School, Bunyasan Malimono, Surigao del Norte. This study seeks to
answer the following questions:

1. What are the demographic profiles of the respondents?

1.1 Age
1.2 Sex
1.3 Monthly income of parents
1.4 Highest educational attainment of parents

2. Factors affecting the difficulties of Grade 11 students in Mathematics in

terms of the following aspects:
2.1 Interest
2.2 Study Habits
2.3 Teaching Strategies
2.4 Instructional Materials

3. Is there a significant difference between the factors affecting the difficulties

in Mathematics of Grade 11 students in Bunyasan National High School?
 RESEARCHER-MADE QUESTIONNAIRE ON FACTORS AFFECTING THE
DIFFICULTIES OF LEARNING MATHEMATICS OF GRADE-11 STUDENTS OF
BUNYASAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

NAME : ________________________
(optional)
AGE : ________________________
SEX : ________________________
MONTHLY INCOME OF PARENTS: ________________
HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF PARENTS: ______________

I. STUDENT-RELATED FACTORS
Direction: Please check ( / ) and rate yourself honestly based on what you actually do
given the statements using the following scales:

5 – always 4 – often 3 – sometimes 2 – rarely 1 – never

A. Interest 5 4 3 2 1
1. I always prepare myself for math class.
2. I pay close attention to my math instructor as he/she
discusses the lesson.
3. I actively participate when our teacher asks us to answer
an activity.
4. I aim to achieve high marks on my exams, quizzes, home
works and projects, especially in mathematics.
5. I am focused on learning mathematics.

B. Study Habits
1. My tasks/assignments are completed on time.
2. When I have free time, I work on my assignments or
study the lessons that I find difficult.
3. If I did not attend the class, I review the lessons I’ve
missed.
4. I try to focus more on my schoolwork during free time
rather than spending time with my friends.
5. I have a study area at home that I maintain neat and
clean, and away from any disturbance.
 II. TEACHER-RELATED FACTORS
Direction: Please rate each item as to the extent/desire that your mathematics
teachers displayed the following traits and behavior using the following scale:

5 – always 4 – often 3 – sometimes 2 – rarely 1 – never

A. Teaching Strategies
My Mathematics Teacher…
1. Clearly states the lesson goals at the beginning of the class.
2. Is knowledgeable and expert in delivering the lesson.
3. Allows us to participate during math class.
4. Is updated with present trends like the use of technology in
presenting lessons.
5. Presents the lessons using a variety of strategies, instructional
tools, and ideas that suits our learning capacity.

B. Instructional Materials
My Mathematics Teacher…
1. Uses chalk and blackboard during class.
2. Utilizes workbooks/textbooks in discussing math lessons.
3. Presents PowerPoint presentations for creative visualization.
4. Uses different Mathematics Articles for references.
5. Apply manipulative materials in teaching mathematics.

Thank you very much for your cooperation!