Learning Attitude and Performance of Grade I Pupils in Math on Modular Distance Learning

AUTHOR(S)

Mary Jane C. Suson

ABSTRACT

Attitudes are psychological orientation developed as a result of one’s experiences which influences a person’s view of situations, objects people and how to respond to them either positively or negatively or favorably or unfavorably (Mensah et al, 2013). Attitudes are positive and negative views about a person, object, idea, and situation that influence individual choice of action and responses to challenges (Marianne & Elaine, 2015). Attitude towards mathematics presents a disposition towards an aspect of mathematics that has been acquired by an individual through his or her beliefs and experiences but which could be changed (2). Some authorities regard attitude towards Mathematics as just a like or dislike for Mathematics, while others extend the meaning to embrace beliefs, ability, and usefulness of Mathematics.During this time new normal learning modality, attitude towards Mathematics has been one of the challenges teachers look into, especially in Grade I, where pupils adjust to the situation. By using the modular distance learning modality, teachers are hesitant to know whether their pupils who are learning at home can understand the lessons. Thus, the researcher conducted this study in order to determine the significant relationship between the learning attitude and performance of Grade I pupils in Math in the implementation of modular distance learning modality. A proposed intervention plan was formulated based on the findings of the study. It was revealed in this study that the learning attitude of Grade I pupils in Math is positive and performance of pupils is fairly satisfactory. Likewise, this study found out a significant relationship between the learning attitude and performance of Grade I pupils in Math on modular distance learning modality. Thus, learning attitude predicts the performance of Grade I pupils in Math on modular distance learning modality.