Name: Course & Section: BSEd- 3 Math
Title
Structural Equation Model of Students'
Interest, Motivation, Self-Efficacy,
Persistence, and Perceived Teaching Quality
in Mathematics
Author/s
Keith A. Madrilejos
Publication & Publication Date
Published in the Journal of
Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Volume 3,
Issue 3, March 2025.
Objective/s of the study
The primary objective of the study was to
examine the relationships among teaching
quality, self-efficacy, motivation, interest, and
persistence in mathematics education among
high school students.
Methodology
(For Methodology (instruments with Instrument: The researcher adapted and
reliability and validity indices). Measures, contextualized several scales specifically for
tests must be described as to purpose , etc. high school students and mathematics
and check for appropriateness for use learning: the Self-Efficacy Scale, Motivation
(Subjects, Participants, Informants). Does the Scale, Persistence Scale, Teaching Quality
methodology fit the study? Scale, and Student Interest Scale.
Reliability and Validity: The scales
showed good validity with a content validity
index of 0.850. Confirmatory Factor Analysis
resulted in the removal of several items to
maintain high reliability and validity.
Participants: The study involved 325 public
high school students from selected schools in
Pasig City and Marikina City.
Appropriateness: The methodology, using
Covariance-Based Structural Equation
Modeling (CB-SEM), was suitable for theory
testing and examining the relationships
among the variables, aligning well with the
objectives of the study.
Findings and gaps of the study
(What are the findings or gaps in the study The findings indicate strong relationships
that needs to be addressed?) between perceived teaching quality, self-
efficacy, motivation, and student persistence
in mathematics. However, gaps exist in
exploring non-cognitive factors affecting
learning, and future research should address
these areas for a more comprehensive
understanding of student performance. The
study also suggests the need for further
investigation into the impact of digital
learning environments on student
engagement.
Conclusion
The study confirms a structural equation
model that illustrates how self-efficacy,
motivation, interest, and perceived teaching
quality interrelate, providing insights into
enhancing engagement and performance in
mathematics among high school students. It
emphasizes the need for educational
institutions to adopt innovative teaching
methods and integrate technology to engage
students effectively.
Implication of the study to education
(What is/are the implication of the study to The study underscores the importance of
education?) teaching quality, self-efficacy, and motivation
in enhancing students' academic performance
in mathematics. It suggests that educational
institutions should prioritize professional
development for teachers to adopt innovative
teaching methods that effectively engage
students. Additionally, integrating digital tools
and gamification could further enhance
student persistence and interest in learning.