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Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): May

Self-Efficacy, Students’ Perception of Active Learning Strategies, and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics

https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v6i3.3910

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to determine whether self-efficacy and students’ perception of active learning strategies predict problem-solving skills in mathematics among first-year BSED Mathematics students.

Research Methodology: A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was used. The respondents were 83 first-year Bachelor of Secondary Education majoring in Mathematics students from Davao del Norte State College. The research tools included the Self-efficacy Questionnaire, the Students’ Perception of Active Learning Strategies Questionnaire, and a researcher-made problem-solving skills test.

Results: Students showed evident self-efficacy and perception of active learning strategies, and above-average problem-solving skills. Researchers found no significant relationship between self-efficacy and problem-solving skills, and students' perception of active learning strategies and problem-solving skills. The study also revealed that no predictive effect was found between the independent and dependent variables.

Conclusions: The study concluded that self-efficacy and students’ perception of active learning strategies do not significantly predict the problem-solving skills of first-year Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics students. Despite demonstrating high levels of self-efficacy and positive perceptions of active learning strategies, these factors were not significantly related to their problem-solving skills. This suggests that variables beyond self-efficacy and active learning strategies may have a greater influence on the development of problem-solving skills in mathematics.

Limitations: The study was limited to first-year BSED Mathematics students from a single institution.

Contributions: This study is useful in mathematics education, teacher education, and educational research.

Keywords

Mathematics Students Perception of Active Learning Strategies Problem-Solving Skills Self-Efficacy

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Millana, J. M., Bersamina, K. M., Zapanta, M., Amarille, C., & Jamara, A. J. (2026). Self-Efficacy, Students’ Perception of Active Learning Strategies, and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education, 6(3), 311–329. https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v6i3.3910

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Authors

1 . Jane Myca Millana
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teacher Education, Panabo, Philippines
2 . Kyra Marie Bersamina
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teacher Education, Panabo, Philippines
3 . Meraflor Zapanta
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teacher Education, Panabo, Philippines
4 . Claris Amarille
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teacher Education, Panabo, Philippines
5 . Abdul J Jamara
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teacher Education, Panabo, Philippines

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