Stress Anxiety of Engineering Students Towards Mathematical Formula

Cynic  Tenedero,; Mariah Karisma  Cabrera,; Mhelanie  Catalan,; Jervy Andrei  Dictado,; Trisha   Galabin,; Julius Caezar  Heramil,; Marie Jo Tess  Ragos,

Stress Anxiety of Engineering Students Towards Mathematical Formula

Abstract:

Mathematics has long been associated with complexity in an increased stress anxiety levels in academic settings. This study investigates the stress anxiety towards mathematical formulas in math subjects among students at Technological University of the Philippines – Manila. This is a qualitative study anchored by cross sectional research in understanding stress anxiety of engineering students. A purposive and snowballing sampling were employed in choosing the fifteen (15) respondents of this research from the College of Engineering. The study revealed four (4) overreaching themes and twelve (12) sub themes as regards to stress anxiety of engineering students towards mathematical formula. The higher the level of stress anxiety in mathematical formula the higher risk of not performing well of the student in the class. This would not only affect the cognitive level but also emotional factors in students learning. It is recommended in the study to put more emphasis on the holistic development of the students. Further, it is also recommended for teachers to use innovative strategies that would enhance the retention and excitement of the student in learning mathematical formulas. Lastly, time management as regards learning habits should be applied by students to give a plausible learning experience.

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