Mathematics Assessment Framework for Junior High Schools in The Province of Batangas

Abstract

This research evaluated the classroom assessment practices based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) stan-dards ‎as the basis for designing mathematics assessment framework for junior high school (JHS). Specifically, this study aimed to describe the ‎characteristics of the respondents; evaluated the mathematics assessment practices of teachers and determined the manifestation of the mathematics assessment purposes. It also identified the significant difference in the evaluation of mathematics assessment when grouped according to the respondent’s characteristics and the significant relationship between the evaluation of mathematics assessment and its purpose. ‎The exploratory method of research was utilized through questionnaires. The respondents of this study are the 289 JHS mathematics teachers in the province of Batangas which were selected using stratified proportional random sampling. The study revealed that most of them are ‎new in the teaching profession, have baccalaureate degree, have only 1 to 3 relevant trainings in the past 3 years and in their maturing stage ‎in using technology. Moreover, their assessment practices adhere to the NCTM standards. Additionally, there is a moderate extent of manifestation of the mathematics assessment purpose relative to evaluating mathematics curriculum, making instructional decisions, evaluating ‎student’s achievement, and monitoring student’s progress. Furthermore, significant differences in the evaluation of mathematics assessment ‎with reference to NCTM standards when grouped according to the respondents’ characteristics varies. Likewise, there are significant strong ‎positive relationships between the evaluation of mathematics assessment and its purpose. The designed framework aims to meet the purpose ‎of classroom assessment and develop mathematically literate students‎.

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Affiliated Institutions

• University for International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony BR
• Southwest Bahia State University BR
• Instituto Federal do Piauí BR
• Universidade Federal do Piauí BR

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