NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES: STUDENTS’ SKILLS AND CONFUSION IN INTEGER OPERATIONS

Keshia R. Pariño, Mellonnah V. Canoy, Marjorie I. Augusto

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This research investigated the relationship between students’ skills and confusion in performing operations on integers among the Grade 8 students at a public high school in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines, for the school year 2024-2025 using a descriptive correlational research design. There were 187 Grade 8 learners who participated in the study, who were identified using simple random sampling. The data gathered were treated using frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation and Pearson’s r. The results showed that most of the respondents have a satisfactory level of performance in performing operations on integers. On the other hand, the respondents have moderate confusion about the operations on integers. Interestingly, there was a significant relationship between respondents’ skills and confusion in integer operations. It is concluded that confusion towards fundamental rules and operations has a bearing on their skill level in integer operations. Hence, it is recommended that teachers utilize strategies that enhance students’ understanding of the basic rules of the operations on integers to minimize confusion in their application.

 

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skills, confusion, operations on integers, grade seven students

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