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INTRODUCTION
strategies which not limits the skill of the students to use formula,
also strategy that develops the skill of using it in real life situations.
The PISA 2012 result revealed that 15-year old Malaysian students
scored 421 in Mathematics and 422 in problem solving with the OECD
average being 511 and 500 respectively. Rank wise Malaysia is placed at 52
knowledge, and they can only solve simple problems. He suggested that
arising in teaching and learning the subject. This is in agreement with the
statement made by Alkan (2013) who pointed out that ever since the
been viewed as a problem area for pupils. In relation to that, it has been
Science Study, the Philippines ranked near bottom: third from the bottom
in the fourth grade and fifth from the bottom in the eighth grade (Culaste,
2011).
Bukidnon National High School (BNHS) in Math for School Years 2012-
2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 are 52.17%, 63.17% and 44.47%, respectively
BNHS is the lowest of all the other fields. A low mean percentage score in
NAT exam indicates that students have low performance and retention
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level in Mathematics. One factor that may affect the performance of the
average grade of 79% for the school year 2017-2018. Similar challenge is
average grade of 78% in the first quarter. The result of the above
mentioned grades only tell us that this problem still exist and will continue
Research Questions
heuristic strategy?
of heuristic strategy?
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Theoretical Lens
directs thinking along the paths most likely to lead to success. Heuristic
strategies are devices which drastically limit the search for a solution in a
combination.
solving stresses the use of heuristics and often requires little to no use of
of Asuncion.
The data of this study was based on the responses of the participants
following the interview guide as well as the lived experiences they shared
during the conduct of the interview with the assumption that the
superiors. Hence, the result of this study will help the administrators to
solving. This study would also serves as guide for the administrators to
send the teachers in workshops and seminars that will help to improve
design learning instructions and activities that would cater the needs of the
Students. As the main client, the result of this study can be used as
basis for altering the learning instruction and strategies in the classroom
application of Heuristic strategy. Also, this will serve as guide to the other
Definition of Terms
(Abonyi & Umeh, 2014). In this study, this refers to strategy in solving
Math problems that employs different styles and methods which are
The method also placed the students in the ocean of discovery, as deep
Math problems where students find the answers through their preferred
style or method.
research questions are posed and the relevant terms used are operationally
and practically defined. The limitations of this study are articulated in this
part.
data pertaining to the research questions. Results are come from the
heuristic strategy.
themes which were drawn from the research questions. The recommended