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Published: 2025-09-09

TEACHERS’ PRACTICES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Teacher’ Practices Mathematics Thematic Analysis Factor Analysis Exploratory-Sequential Kidapawan City North Cotabato

Abstract

This study aimed to explore teachers’ practices in teaching Mathematics. Exploratory-sequential design was utilized in this study. A total of ten (10) teachers of selected secondary schools in Kidapawan City Division and North Cotabato Division were invited for in-depth interview and seven (7) participants for the Focus Group Discussion. For the quantitative measurement, 150 school teachers for Exploratory Factor Analysis and 150 for the Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Kidapawan City Division using the purposive sampling technique were the respondents of the survey. Thematic Analysis and Factor analysis were the statistical tools used in the research. On the integration of quantitative and qualitative results, the participants confirmed the applicability of the three themes that emerged in the qualitative aspect namely, Confidence –Focused practices, Engagement-Focused Practices, and Progress and Intervention-Focused Practices. This study discovered new information that may help researchers and teachers develop programs related to practices of teachers in teaching Mathematics subject.