Mathematics Self-Confidence and Performance among Freshman Teacher Education Students in Isabela State University
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https://doi.org/10.65141/sjter.sp2026.05Keywords:
Mathematics self-confidence, mathematics performance, MMW, first-year BSE students, mathematical abilityAbstract
This study examined the mathematics performance and self-confidence of first-year Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) students across four fields of specialization (Mathematics, Filipino, Social Science, and English) and investigated the relationship between self-confidence and mathematics performance. Using a descriptive-comparative and correlational research design, data were analyzed through frequency distribution, mean, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r correlation. Results revealed that students generally demonstrated a moderate level of mathematics performance, with most obtaining a “Good” rating; however, their overall mathematics self-confidence was found to be low, particularly in indicators related to perceived ability and problem-solving competence. Significant differences were observed in both performance and self-confidence across specializations, with BSE-Mathematics and BSE-Social Science students outperforming and exhibiting higher confidence than their counterparts in language-related programs. Despite low confidence levels, students showed positive affective dispositions toward mathematics, particularly in terms of enjoyment in solving problems. Correlational analysis further indicated a statistically significant positive relationship between mathematics self-confidence and academic performance, with affective factors demonstrating relatively stronger associations. It is recommended that future research may explore longitudinal designs to examine how mathematics self-confidence develops over time and across academic levels, as well as intervention-based studies aimed at strengthening both cognitive competence and affective engagement.
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