TY - BOOK AU - Dumalay, Michelle Falceso TI - Mathematical proficiency of the students in selected secondary schools in Bulacan: an assessment AV - GST CEAS MAED-EDM .D86 2006 c.2 PY - 2006/// CY - Manila PB - National University KW - MATHEMATICS N1 - Research Method : Descriptive Method; Includes bibliographical references.; Title page -- Approval Sheet -- Acknowledgement -- Dedication -- Abstract -- Table of contents -- List of tables -- List of figures -- Chapter 1. The Problem and its setting -- Chapter 2. Review of related literature and studies -- Chapter 3. Research Methodology -- Chapter 4. Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data -- Chapter 5. Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation -- Bibliography -- Appendices -- Curriculum Vitae N2 - Mathematics being a fool subjects, becomes one of the most important subject in primary, secondary, and tertiary curriculum. It is assessed that if a student is poor in mathematics, he would be poor in all critical analysis and logical reasoning. Mathematics equips pupils with a uniquely powerful set of tools to understand and change the world. These tools include logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and the proficiency to think in abstract ways. Mathematics is important in everyday life, many forms of employment, science and technology, medicine, the economy, the environment and development, and in public decision-making ER -