This study examined the relationship between mathematics anxiety and academic performance among junior high school students of Pinaglabanan High School, Pasig City. Using a quantitative correlational design, the study involved 937 students from Grades 7 to 10 selected through stratified random sampling. An adapted Mathematics Anxiety Questionnaire was used to measure students’ anxiety levels, while official mathematics grades served as indicators of academic performance. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson’s product–moment correlation. Results showed that students experienced a moderate level of mathematics anxiety (M = 60.12, SD = 15.66). A statistically significant difference in anxiety was found across gender, with female students exhibiting higher anxiety than male students (t = –4.85, p < .001). No significant difference in mathematics anxiety was observed across grade levels (F = 0.49, p = .687), indicating that anxiety levels were relatively consistent across Grades 7 to 10. A significant but weak negative correlation was found between mathematics anxiety and academic performance (r = –.158, p < .001), suggesting that higher anxiety was associated with lower mathematics grades. The findings highlight the importance of addressing affective factors in mathematics learning and emphasize the need for early identification of learners with high anxiety. The study also underscores the value of implementing school-based interventions that promote supportive learning environments, enhance students’ confidence, and develop effective coping strategies, providing practical implications for teachers, school leaders, and policymakers in improving mathematics instruction and student outcomes.

Authors:
Bernadette Cunanan, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines
Haidee Garrido, Pinaglabanan High School, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Ms Bernadette Cunanan is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Philippines

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