MATRIX FOR VALIDATORS
ATTRIBUTES OF BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS
STUDENTS IN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY ALANGALANG
Instructions: Please rate the following items using the scale: (relevance: 1=not relevant,
2=item needs revision, 3=relevant but needs minor revision, 4=very relevant; clarity: 1=not
clear, 2=item needs revision, 3=clear but needs minor revision, 4=very clear). Put a check on
the number next to each item that corresponds to your rating.
Validation
Research Relevance Clarity
Statements Suggestion/
Questions
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1. What is 1. Mathematics classes/lessons
the profile of are not interesting.
students in 2. I would like to continue doing
terms of: mathematics after completing
secondary school education.
1.1 Attitude 3. To understand mathematics is
Towards difficult.
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4. Mathematics is very useful in
life.
5. I think it is the teacher who can
make mathematics learning easier.
6.Among the subjects taught,
mathematics is my favorite.
7. I am given a lot of unnecessary
mathematics assignments.
8. I am well provided with
mathematics textbooks and other
learning resources.
9.I feel extremely anxious and
fearful, when mathematics
examinations are mentioned or
brought.
10. Mathematics should not be a
compulsory subject.
11. I do a lot of mathematics
exercises on my own or with a
friend.
12. Mathematics is impossible to
learn.
13. Learning mathematics is just
remembering with the teacher says
and does while in class.
14. The best way to learn
mathematics is to discover a concept
by oneself.
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15. I learn mathematics well
regardless of the gender of my
teacher.
16. I like my mathematics teacher
17. I do mathematics for the sake of
it.
18. My friends don’t like learning
mathematics.
19. I enjoy learning mathematics.
20. My grades (marks) are always
low in mathematics.
Validation
Research Relevance Clarity
Statements Suggestion/
Questions
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1. I understand math concepts better
1.2 when I listen to lectures that include
Learning explanations and discussions.
Style 2. I prefer seeing math problems
solved on the board, supported by
visual aids or diagrams.
3. Taking notes helps me remember
and understand math lessons.
4. I prefer hands-on activities, like
using math models or
manipulatives, to better understand
concepts.
5. I need explanations of graphs and
diagrams to understand them fully
in math.
6. I enjoy solving math problems
using tools like rulers, protractors,
or calculators.
7. I find it easy to create graphs,
charts, or tables to represent math
data.
8. I understand math best when I
write formulas and steps down
multiple times.
9. Following directions in math is
easier for me when they are
presented verbally rather than in
writing.
10. I prefer working on math tasks
that allow me to move around or
manipulate objects.
11. I grasp math concepts better
when listening to explanations or
watching videos compared to
reading them.
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12. I find it helpful to solve math
problems by saying the steps out
loud.
13. I prefer reading math problems
on paper rather than listening to
someone explain them.
14. I often use mental images to
understand and solve math
problems.
15. I enjoy solving puzzles or
playing games that involve logical
thinking and math.
16. I prefer working with physical
objects (like blocks or shapes) when
learning math.
17. I learn math best by watching
videos or animations of math
problems being solved.
18. I understand math concepts
better when I work through them
with a partner or group.
19. I find it easier to solve math
problems when I can visualize the
steps in my head.
20. I prefer listening to math
podcasts or tutorials rather than
reading textbooks.
Validation
Research Relevance Clarity
Statements Suggestion/
Questions
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1. I exert effort to find out why I
1.3 Study need to do a particular task.
Habits 2. I reward myself when I work.
3. I see to it that I give myself
regular breaks from work.
4. I make a weekly timetable for the
schoolwork I need to accomplish.
5. I make a review schedule for
examination.
6. I plan to get the necessary
resources and equipment prior to
starting work.
7. I submit all my assignments on
time.
8. I have a place to work where I
won’t be disturbed.
9. I have time for family
commitments and relaxation as well
as studying.
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10. I prioritize tasks which should
be done first, second and so on.
11. I make list of things to do.
12. I make a list of valuable
references with bibliographic
deta1ils, and so on.
13. I go to tutorials to improve my
schoolwork.
14. I seek clarification from the
teacher her expectations and
standards.
15. 1I have ways of dealing with
distractions.
16. I am willing to do the work I do
not enjoy because I see it as
important.
17. I am able to keep my
concentration and does not let my
mind drift away.
18. I organize or file my notes
regularly.
19. I re-write my notes under key
ideas, heading, using numbering or
lettering schemes.
20. I underline or highlight key
ideas, so they stand out.
General Comments/ Suggestions:
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