Students’ Mindset and Level of Anxiety for General Mathematics among Grade 11 Students: A Case of Jagobiao National High School, Philippines

Abstract

In today’s generation, mathematics will be very useful in our daily lives. Using mathematics is a tool when meeting life-related circumstances involving computation; hence mathematics is particularly important on a daily basis. This research study is entitled “Mindset and Level of Anxiety in General Mathematics among Grade 11 students”. The study focused on the association between the mindset of the students if it is fixed or growth and their anxiety levels in General Mathematics. This research study is quantitative research; it is using a descriptive-correlation design. This study was answered by all Grade 11 students who are taking General Mathematics in the first semester in Jagobiao National High School. In gathering the data, the checklist survey questionnaire was being used. The result found out that students of Jagobiao National High School are more on growth mindset. Students with a growth mindset lead to a moderate level of anxiety in General Mathematics. By using the chi-square, it tells that mindset and level of anxiety has a significant difference. School heads, faculties, and staff can also have monthly activities to diminish the anxiety level of the students. They could also motivate or cheer up students to become growth-minded.