Metacognitive Journal: An Intervention Strategy in Enhancing Low-Achieving Student’s Performance in Solving Functions and Perceptions Towards Mathematics
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22161/jhed.6.3.2Abstract
This research aimed to evaluate the performance of low-achieving students in solving mathematical functions—rational, inverse, logarithmic, and exponential—and their perceptions of mathematics. It also investigated the impact of metacognitive journals on these aspects. This was conducted on the Grade 11 General Academic Strand (GAS) students at Araceli National High School, the study divided participants into two groups: with metacognitive journals and no metacognitive journals. The effectiveness of the journals was measured using a 50-item test on solving functions and a 30-item test on students' perceptions of mathematics. The findings revealed that students using metacognitive journals generally showed score improvements and better posttest performance compared to those who did not use the journals. These students also developed more positive attitudes towards mathematics, though they faced challenges such as maintaining focus and feeling peer pressure. In contrast, students without journals enjoyed peer interactions but showed a slight decrease in performance. Overall, both groups had positive perceptions of mathematics, but the experimental group's perceptions of classmates and teachers were slightly less favorable. The study concluded that metacognitive journals are beneficial for enhancing learning and performance in mathematics, recommending their integration into classroom practices and assessments.
Downloads
References
Ay Emanet, E., & Kezer, F. (2021). The Effects of Student-Centered Teaching Methods Used in Mathematics Courses on Mathematics Achievement, Attitude and Anxiety: A Meta – Analysis Study. Participatory Educational Research, 8(2), 240–259. https://doi.org/10.17275/per.21.38.8.2. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20210103085532/https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1126876
Balagtas et. al (2019). Looking through Philippine’s K to 12Curriculum in Mathematics and Science vis-à-vis TIMMS 2015 Assessment Framework. Retrieved from: https://www.ejmste.com/download/looking-through-philippines-k-to-12-curriculum-in-mathematics-and-science-vis-a-vis-timss-2015-7747.pdf
Bernardo (2020). PH ranks last among 58 countries in Grade 4 math, science: study. Retrieved from: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/09/20/ph-ranks-last-among-58-countries-in-grade-4-math-science study#:~:text=The%20Philippines%20scored%20297%20in, of%20Educational%20Achievement%20(IEA).
Bicer et. al. (2018). The Impact of Writing Practices on Student’s Mathematical Achievement. Retrieved from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1227512.pdf
Blythe111 (2019). Perceptions and Attitute of Grade 11 Students Towards Mathematics. Retrieved from: https://www.scribd.com/document/427646337/Perceptions-and-Attitude-of-Grade-11-Students-About-Mathematics#
Burton, G.M. (1985). Writing as a way of knowing in a mathematics education class. Arithmeticreacher, 33(4), 40-45. Retrieved from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED373959.pdf
Colendra, R. (2009). Reducing Second Year Low-Achieving Student’s Errors in Algebraic Rational Expressions through Computation Journal.
Cuemath. (2022). Exponential Function. Retrieved from: https://www.cuemath.com/calculus/exponential-functions/ dated September 12, 2022.
Cuemath. (2022). Inverse Functions. Retrieved from: https://www.cuemath.com/calculus/inverse-functions/ dated September 12, 2022.
Didis M.G. & Erbas A.K. (2015). Performance and Difficulties of Students in Formulating and Solving Quadratic Equations with One Unknown. Retrieved from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1100800.pdf
Gersten, Citation & Beckmann, Sybilla & Clarke, Ben & Foegen, Anne & Marsh, Laurel & Star, Jon & Witzel, Bradley. (2009). Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: A Response to Intervention (RtL) for Elementary and Middle Schools. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267235044_Assisting_students_struggling_with_mathematics_Response_to_intervention_RtI_for_elementary_and_middle_schools
Guce I. K. (2017). Investigating College Student’s Views on Mathematics Learning through Reflective Journal Writing. Retrieved from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1139356.pdf
Guce I. K. (2018). The Role of Journal Writing to the Senior High Schools Attitude towards Mathematics. Retrieved from: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1183757.pdf
Hagan et. al. (2020). Student’s Perception towards Mathematics and Its Effects on Academic Performance. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341651810_Students'_Perception_towards_Mathematics_and_Its_Effects_on_Academic_Performance
Harmer, J. (2004). How to teach writing. Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314263457_Exploring_the_Use_of_Journal_Writing_in_Mathematics_Classroom
Jessie S. Barrot (2021). K to 12 curriculum reform in the Philippines: towards making students future ready. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, DOI: 10.1080/02188791.2021.1973959. Retrieved from: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/citedby/10.1080/02188791.2021.1973959?scroll=top&needAccess=true&role=tab&aria-labelledby=cit
Joshi (2017). Student’s Attitude Towards Mathematics. Retrieved from: https://elibrary.tucl.edu.np/bitstream/123456789/1534/3/13398.pdf
Junsay M. L. and Gerada E. P. (2017). The Effect of Reflective Journal Writing To Students’ Critical Thinking And Mathematical Communication Skills. Retrieved from: https://silo.tips/download/the-effect-of-reflective-journal-writing-to-students-critical-thinking-and-mathe#modals
Kanafiah & Jumadi (2013). Student’s Perception Towards Mathematics: Attitudes, Interest and Lecturers’ Teaching. Retrieved from: https://www.scribd.com/document/369054213/ST-05-pdf
K to 12 Mathematics Curriculum Guide (2016). K to 12 Mathematics Curriculum Guide. Retrieved from: https://depedbohol.org/v2/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Math-CG_with-tagged-math-equipment.pdf
K to 12 Senior High School Core Curriculum – General Mathematics. (May, 2016). K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Senior High School – Core Subject. Retrieved from: https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SHS-Core_General-Math-CG.pdf
Kunwar (2021). A Study on Low Performing Students Perception towards Mathematics: A Case of Secondary Level Community School Students of Nepal. Retrieveed from: https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/RESEARCHER/article/view/41384/31442
Lactuan et. al. (2016). General Mathematics. Published at Jimezyville Publication, Malabon City. ISBN: 978-971-9676-46-1
Michael I. (2015). Factors that Leads to Poor Performance in Mathematics Subject in Kibaha Secondary Schools. Retrieved from: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/44684738.pdf and https://1library.net/document/z15xkddy-factors-leading-performance-mathematics-subject-kibaha-secondary-schools.html
Minton C. Writing and reading in mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Stout; 2008. Retrieved from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1139356.pdf
Mulis et.al. (2020). Timss 2019 International Results in Mathematics And Science. Retrieved from: https://www.iea.nl/sites/default/files/2021-01/TIMSS%202019-International-Results-in-Mathematics-and-Science.pdf
Nahrgang, C.L., & Petersen, B.T. (1986). Using writing to learn mathematics. Mathematics Teacher, 79.461-465. Retrieved from: https://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1129&context=mathcs_etd_masters#:~:text=Foremost%20among%20uses%20of%20writing,and%20make%20connections%20between%20concepts.
Niel A. (2005). Reflecting On Mathematics Journals: The Kaleidoscope Effect. Retrieved from: https://www.nzcer.org.nz/system/files/journals/set/downloads/set2005_2_050_0.pdf
Ndlovu (2017). Grade 10-12 Learners’ Attitude Towards Mathematucs and How the Attitudes Affect Performance. Retrieved from: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/188776028.pdf
Official Gazzette. (2022). What is K-12 program?. Retrieved from: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/k-12/ dated September 15, 2022.
OECD. (2018). Program for International Students Assessment (PISA) – Result from PISA 2018. Retrieved from: https://www.oecd.org/pisa/publications/PISA2018_CN_PHL.pdf dated September 15, 2022
Pagaran et. al. (2022). Mathematics Performance of Senior High School Students in Blended Learning Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic. Retrieved from: https://journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/download/9686/6321/11303
Quinones (2005). The Efffects of Journal Writing on the Attitudes and Performance in Problem Solving. Retrieved from: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1376&context=etd&httpsredir=1&referer=
Ramos (2022). K to 12 curriculum “to overcrowded”: Gatchalian seeks focus on Math and Reading. Retrieved from: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1618523/k-to-12-curriculum-too-overcrowded-gatchalian-seeks-focus-on-reading-numeracy
SEIDOST and MATHTED (2011). Mathematics Framework for Philippine Basic Education. Retrieved from: https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/images/downloads/publ/sei_mathbasic.pdf
SEA-PLM (2019). SEA-PLM 2019 National Report of the Philippines. Retrieved from: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/media/2556/file/Southeast%20Asia%20Primary%20Learning%20Metrics%202019%20National%20Report%20of%20the%20Philippines.pdf
Suhaimi Z. et. al. (2017). Exploring the Use of Journal Writing in Mathematics Classroom. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314263457_Exploring_the_Use_of_Journal_Writing_in_Mathematics_Classroom
Sison M. (2022). Philippine struggle to make the grade in STEM education. Retrieved from: https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-investigates/philippine-struggle-to-make-the-grade-in-stem-education/
Tabao and Faiz (2020). Student’s Perceptions and Attitude towards Mathematics Learning. Retrieved from: https://www.scribd.com/document/483258261/Students-Perceptions-and-Attitude-towards-Mathematics-Learning
Tomasetto, Carlo & Morsanyi, Kinga & Guardabassi, Veronica & O'Connor, Patrick. (2020). Mathematics Anxiety Interferes with Learning Novel Mathematics Contents in Early Elementary School. Journal of Educational Psychology. 113. 10.1037/edu0000602. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343929508_Math_anxiety_interferes_with_learning_novel_mathematics_contents_in_early_elementary_school
Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher mental process. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314263457_Exploring_the_Use_of_Journal_Writing_in_Mathematics_Classroom
World Bank. (2020). PISA 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment. Retrieved from: https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/184251593328815913/Main-Report.docx#:~:text=Participating%20in%20the%20Programme%20for,last%20in%20science%20and%20mathematics
Yasin M. et. al. (2021). Journal Writing Assessment to Improve Computational Thinking Ability. Retrieved from: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://aip.scitation.org/doi/pdf/10.1063/5.0043171
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
