The Performance of Grade 10 Students in Mathematics at Negros Oriental High school in

the Third Quarter Exams of the School Year 2023-2024

A Mini-Research Presented to the Faculty of Negros Oriental High School (NOHS)

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Mathematics 10

By

Casey Jhezter Pis – an

Grade 10 – Blanco

May 3 2024
I. Introduction

Proficiency in Mathematics is important in shaping students' academic success and future

career paths. As educators strive to enhance educational outcomes, understanding the
performance of students in mathematics examinations becomes important. This research aims to
study into the performance of Grade 10 students at Negros Oriental High School during the third
quarter examinations of the year 2023-2024.

Negros Oriental High School stands as a place of learning, catering to different student
populations with varying academic abilities. Grade 10 represents an important stage in students'
educational journey, where foundational mathematical concepts are strengthened, laying the
preparation for future academic students.

By studying the performance of Grade 10 students in mathematics examinations, this

research seeks to identify strengths and weaknesses, and propose targeted interventions for
academic enhancement. Additionally, this study attempts to contribute evidence to the ongoing
discussion on educational change and educational techniques tailored to improve mathematics
skillfulness among high school students.

Through analysis and interpretation of examination data, this research will provide
insights that can inform educational policies, curriculum development, and instructional
methodologies aimed at optimizing the learning experience and promoting academic success for
Grade 10 students at Negros Oriental High School.

II. Purpose of the study

The purpose of this study is to assess and analyze the academic performance of Grade 10
students in mathematics during the third quarter examinations of the academic year 2023-2024 at
Negros Oriental High School.
III. Methods

A. Research Design

This is a quantitative research. Statistical analysis was used in conducting this mini-research.
B. Participants /Respondents

The respondents of the study were Grade 10 students from Negros Oriental High School in the
school year 2023-2024. The sampling size was 100 respondents as instructed by the teacher.

C. Data Gathering

The data was obtained by survey methods such as a questionnaire and an online survey.

D. Statistical Treatments

The data gathered in this study was subjected to statistical treatments such as mean of grouped
data, quartile, decile and percentile of grouped and ungrouped data.

IV. Results

Table 1

Section Blanco

Boys Girls
38 30
27 36
31 36
38 30
32 35
39 36
37 32
43 34
30 34
35 36
41 45
 30 46
40 37
36
45
31
35
27
36
36
38
34
34
30
30
34
36
36
36
28
34
32
30
41
30
38
Total: 13 Boys Total: 36 Girls

Table 2

Section Suasin

Boys Girls
15 21
31 29
32 36
33 22
14 28
27 26
23 29
20
19
26
37
22
27
 20
36
22
14
29
Total: 7 Boys Total: 18 Girls

Table 3

Section Pasajingue

Boys Girls
30 22
24 16
24 16
23 31
31 15
16 24
20 15
21 35
21 29
13 16
22 30
18 25
27
13
Total: 14 Boys Total: 12 Girls

Computing the Mean of Grouped data

Table 4

Class Frequency Lower x fx cf

Interval Boundaries(LB)
Scores
 46-50 1 45.5 48 48 100
41-45 5 40.5 43 215 99
36-40 21 35.5 38 798 94
31-35 20 30.5 33 660 73
26-30 23 25.5 28 644 53
21-25 14 20.5 23 322 30
16-20 9 15.5 18 162 16
11-15 7 10.5 13 91 7
6-10 0 5.5 8 0 0
1-5 0 0.5 3 0 0
n = 100 ∑fx = 2940

Mean = ∑fx/n

Mean = 2940/100

Mean = 29.40

Therefore, the average score of Grade 10 students in the third quarter exams in Mathematics is
29.40 .

UNGROUPED DATA

QUARTILES UNGROUPED DATA

Formulas: Q1= ¼(n+1) Q2= ½(n+1) Q3= ¾(n+1)
Arrange the scores in ascending order:
13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 18 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 25 26
26 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 33
34 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 40
40 41 41 43 45 45 46
n= 100

Find Q1, Q2, and Q3

Solving Q1
Position of Q1= ¼(n+1)
Position of Q1=¼(100+1)
Position of Q1= ¼(101)
Position of Q1= 101/4
Position of Q1= 25.25
The computed value 25.25 becomes 26 after rounding up. The lower quartile value (Q1) is the
26th data element, so Q1= 23.
Since the result is a decimal number, interpolation is needed.
Interpolation:
25th data = 23 , 26th data = 23
Step 1: Subtract the 25th data from the 26th data.
23-23= 0
Step 2: Multiply the result by the decimal part obtained in the second step (Position of Q 1).
0(0.25)= 0
Step 3: Add the result in step 2, to the 2nd or smaller number.
23+0= 23
Therefore, the value of Q1 is 23 so 25% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or
equal to 23.

Solving Q2
Position of Q2= ½(n+1)
Position of Q2= ½(100+1)
Position of Q2= ½(101)
Position of Q2= 101/2
Position of Q2= 50.5≈ 51
So you need to get the average of the 50th element and 51st element the second quartile (Q2) :
Q2= 50th element + 51st element divided by 2.
Q2= 30 + 30 / 2
Q2= 60 / 2
Q2= 30
Since the result is a decimal number, interpolation is needed.
Interpolation:
50th data = 30 , 51st data = 30
Step 1: Subtract the 50th data from the 51st data.
30-30= 0
Step 2: Multiply the result by the decimal part obtained in the second step (Position of Q 2).
0(0.5)= 0
Step 3: Add the result in step 2, to the 2nd or smaller number.
30+0= 30
Therefore, the value of Q2 is 30 so 50% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or
equal to 30.

Solving Q3
Position of Q3= ¾(n+1)
Position of Q3= ¾(100+1)
Position of Q3= ¾(101)
Position of Q3= 303/4
Position of Q3= 75.75
The computed value 75.75 becomes 75 after rounding down. The upper quartile value (Q 3) is the
75th data element, so Q3= 36.
Interpolation:
75th data = 36 , 76th data = 36
Step 1: Subtract the 75th data from the 76th data.
36-36= 0
Step 2: Multiply the result by the decimal part obtained in the second step (Position of Q 3).
0(0.75)= 0
Step 3: Add the result in step 2, to the 2nd or smaller number.
36+0= 36
Therefore, the value of Q3 is 36 so 75% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or
equal to 36.

DECILES UNGROUPED DATA

Formula: Dk=k/10(n+1)
Arrange the scores in ascending order:
13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 18 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 25 26
26 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 33
34 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 40
40 41 41 43 45 45 46
n= 100

Find the D2 , D5 , and D8.

Solving D2
Dk= k/10(n+1)
Position of D2= 2/10(100+1)
Position of D2= 1/5(101)
Position of D2= 101/5
Position of D2= 20.2
Position of D2= 20
D2 is the 20th element. Therefore, D1 is 22.
Interpolation:
22-22= 0
0(0.2)= 0
22+0= 22
D2= 22
Therefore, D2 is 22 so 20% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 22.

Solving D5
Dk= k/10(n+1)
Position of D5= 5/10(100+1)
Position of D5= 5/10(101)
Position of D5= 505/10
Position of D5= 50.5
Position of D5= 51
D5 is the 51st element. Therefore, D5 is 30.
Interpolation:
30-30= 0
0(0.5)= 0
30+0= 30
Therefore, D5 is 30 so 50% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 30.

Solving D8
Dk= k/10(n+1)
Position of D8= 8/10(100+1)
Position of D8= 8/10(101)
Position of D8= 808/10
Position of D8= 80.8
Position of D8= 81
D8 is the 81st element. Therefore, D8 is 36.
Interpolation:
36-36=0
0(0.8)= 0
36+0= 36
Therefore, D8 is 36 so 80% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 36.

PERCENTILES UNGROUPED DATA

Formula: Pk=k/100(n+1)
Arrange the scores in ascending order:
13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 18 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 25 26
26 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 33
34 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 40
40 41 41 43 45 45 46
n= 100

Find the P20 , P60, and P90.

Solving P20
Pk= k/100(n+1)
Position of P20= 20/100(100+1)
Position of P20= ⅕(101)
Position of P20= 101/5
Position of P20= 20.2
Position of P20= 20
P20 is the 20th element. Therefore, P20 is 22.
Interpolation:
22-22= 0
0(0.2)= 0
22+0= 22
Therefore, P20 is 22 so 20% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to
22.

Solving P60
Pk= k/100(n+1)
Position of P60= 60/100(100+1)
Position of P60= ⅗(101)
Position of P60= 303/5
Position of P60= 60.6
Position of P60= 61
P60 is the 61st element. Therefore, P60 is 32.
Interpolation:
32-32= 0
0(0.6)= 0
32+0= 32
Therefore, P60 is 32 so 60% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to
32.

Solving P90
Pk=k/100(n+1)
Position of P90= 90/100(100+1)
Position of P90= 9/10(101)
Position of P90= 909/10
Position of P90= 90.9
Position of P90= 91
P90 is the 91st element. Therefore, P90 is 38.
Interpolation:
38-38= 0
0(0.9)= 0
38+0= 38
Therefore, P90 is 38 so 90% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to
38.

GROUPED DATA

Range= Highest value – Lowest value

Range= 46-13
Range= 33
Number of classes-7
i= r/number of class
i= 33/7
i= 4.7 ≈ 5
Class Tally Frequency Lower Less than Classes
Interval Boundary cumulative
Frequency
43 - 47 IIII 4 42.5 100
38 - 42 IIIII- 9 37.5 96 P90 Class
IIII
33 - 37 IIIII- 26 32.5 87 Q3 Class,
IIIII- D8 Class
IIIII-
 IIIII-
IIIII-I
28 - 32 IIIII- 24 27.5 61 Q2 Class,
IIIII- D5 Class,
IIIII- P60 Class
IIIII-
IIII
23 - 27 IIIII- 13 22.5 37 Q1 Class
IIIII-
III
18 - 22 IIIII- 13 17.5 24 D2 Class,
IIIII- P20 Class
III
13 - 17 IIIII- 11 12.5 11
IIIII-I

QUARTILES GROUPED DATA

Formula:

Find Q1, Q2, and Q3

Solving Q1
Q1= kN/4 = 1(100)/4 = 25
LB= 22.5 fQk= 13
N= 100 i= 5
Cfb= 24 k= 1
Qk= LB + [ kN/4 – cfb / fQk ] i
Q1= 22.5 + [ 1(100)/4 – 24 / 13 ] 5
Q1= 22.5 + [ 25 – 24 / 13 ] 5
Q1= 22.5 + [ 1/13 ] 5
Q1= 22.5 + [ 5/13 ]
Q1= 22.5 + 0.38
Q1= 22.88
Therefore, 25% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 22.88.

Solving Q2
Q2= kN/4 = 2(100)/4 = 50
LB= 27.5 fQk= 24
N= 100 i= 5
Cfb= 37 k= 2
Qk= LB + [ kN/4 – cfb / fQk ] i
Q2= 27.5 + [ 2(100)/4 – 37/ 24 ] 5
Q2= 27.5 + [ 50 – 37/ 24 ] 5
Q2= 27.5 + [ 50 – 37/ 24 ] 5
Q2= 27.5 + [ 13/24 ] 5
Q2= 27.5 + [ 65/24 ]
Q2= 27.5 + 2.71
Q2= 30.21
Therefore, 50% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 30.21.

Solving Q3
Q3= kN/4 = 3(100)/4 = 75
LB= 32.5 fQk= 26
N= 100 i= 5
Cfb= 61 k= 3
Qk= LB + [ kN/4 – cfb / fQk ] i
Q3= 32.5 + [ 3(100)/4 – 61 / 26 ] 5
Q3= 32.5 + [ 75– 61 / 26 ] 5
Q3= 32.5 + [ 14 / 26 ] 5
Q3= 32.5 + [ 7/13 ] 5
Q3= 32.5 + [ 35/13 ]
Q3= 32.5 + 2.69
Q3= 35.19
Therefore, 75% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 35.19.

DECILES GROUPED DATA

Formula:

Find the D2 , D5 , and D8.

Solving D2
D2= kN/10 = 2(100)/10 = 20
LB= 17.5 fDk= 13
N= 100 i= 5
Cfb= 11 k= 2
Dk= LB + [ kN/10 – cfb / fDk ] i
D2= 17.5+ [ 2(100)/10 – 11 / 13 ] 5
D2= 17.5+ [ 20 – 11 / 13 ] 5
D2= 17.5+ [ 9/13 ] 5
D2= 17.5+ [ 45/13 ]
D2= 17.5+ 3.46
D2= 20.96
Therefore, 20% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 20.96.

Solving D5
D5= kN/10 = 5(100)/10 = 50
LB= 27.5 fDk= 24
N= 100 i= 5
Cfb= 37 k= 5
Dk= LB + [ kN/10 – cfb / fDk ] i
D4= 27.5+ [ 5(100)/10 – 37 / 24 ] 5
D5= 27.5+ [ 50 – 37 / 24 ] 5
D5= 27.5+ [ 13/24 ] 5
D5= 27.5+ [ 65/24 ]
D5= 27.5+ 2.71
D5= 30.21
Therefore, 50% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 30.21.

Solving D8
D8= kN/10 = 8(100)/10 = 80
LB= 32.5 fDk= 26
N= 100 i= 5
Cfb= 61 k= 8
Dk= LB + [ kN/10 – cfb / fDk ] i
D8= 32.5+ [ 8(100)/10 – 61 / 26 ] 5
D8= 32.5+ [ 80 – 61 / 26 ] 5
D8= 32.5+ [ 19/26 ] 5
D8= 32.5+ [ 95/26 ]
D8= 32.5+ 3.65
D8= 36.15
Therefore, 80% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 36.15.

PERCENTILES GROUPED DATA

Formula:

Find the P20 , P60, and P90.

Solving P20
P20= kN/10 = 20(100)/100 = 20
LB= 17.5 fPk= 13
N= 100 i= 5
Cfb= 11 k= 2
Pk= LB + [ kN/10 – cfb / fPk i
P20= 17.5+ [ 20(100)/10 – 11 / 13] 5
P20= 17.5+ [ 20 – 11 / 13] 5
P20= 17.5+ [ 9/13 ] 5
P20= 17.5+ [ 45/13 ]
P20= 17.5+ 3.46
P20= 20.96
Therefore, 20% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 20.96.

Solving P60
P60= kN/10 = 60(100)/100 = 60
LB= 27.5 fPk= 24
N= 100 i= 5
Cfb= 37 k= 60
Pk= LB + [ kN/10 – cfb / fPk ] i
P60= 27.5+ [ 60(100)/10 – 37 / 2 4] 5
P60= 27.5+ [ 60 – 37 / 24 ] 5
P60= 27.5+ [ 23/24 ] 5
P60= 27.5+ [ 115/24 ]
P60= 27.5+ 4.79
P60= 32.29
Therefore, 60% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 32.29.

Solving P90
P90= kN/10 = 90(100)/100 = 90
LB= 37.5 fPk= 9
N= 100 i= 5
Cfb= 87 k= 90
Pk= LB + [ kN/10 – cfb / fPk ] i
P90= 37.5+ [ 90(100)/10 – 87 / 9 ] 5
P90=37.5+ [ 90 – 87 / 9 ] 5
P90= 37.5+ [ 3/9 ] 5
P90= 37.5+ [ 15/9 ]
P90= 37.5+ 1.67
P90= 39.17
Therefore, 90% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 39.17.

Summary of Results
• The average score of Grade 10 students in the third quarter exams in Mathematics is 29.40.

Quartiles Ungrouped Data:

• 25% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 23.

• 50% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 30.
• 75% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 36.
Deciles Ungrouped Data:
• 20% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 22.
• 50% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 30.
• 80% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 36.
Percentiles Ungrouped Data:
• 20% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 22.
• 60% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 32.
• 90% of the Grade 10 students have a score of less than or equal to 38.
Quartiles Grouped Data:
• 25% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 22.88.
• 50% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 30.21.
• 75% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 35.19.
Deciles Grouped Data:
• 20% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 20.96.
• 50% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 30.21.
• 80% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 36.15.

Percentiles Grouped Data:

• 20% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 20.96.
• 60% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 32.29.
• 90% of the Grade 10 students got a score of less than or equal to 39.17.

Figure 1

Q1 Ungrouped Data

Less than or
25% equal to 23
75% Greater than or
equal to 23

Figure 2

Q2 Ungrouped Data

Less than or
equal to 30
50% 50%
Greater than or
equal to 30

Figure 3

Q3 Ungrouped Data

Less than or
25% equal to 36
75% Greater than or
equal to 36
Figure 4

D2 Ungrouped Data
20%
Less than or
equal to 22
80% Greater than or
equal to 22

Figure 5

D5 Ungrouped Data

Less than or
equal to 30
50% 50%
Greater than or
equal to 30

Figure 6

D8 Ungrouped Data
20%
Less than or
equal to 36
80% Greater than or
equal to 36

Figure 7
 P20 Ungrouped Data
20%
Less than or
equal to 22
80% Greater than or
equal to 22

Figure 8

P60 Ungrouped Data

Less than or
40% equal to 32
60% Greater than or
equal to 32

Figure 9

P90 Ungrouped Data

10%
Less than or
equal to 38
90% Greater than or
equal to 38

Figure 10

Q1 Grouped Data

Less than or
25% equal to 22.88
75% Greater than or
equal to 22.88
 D5 Grouped Data
Q2 Grouped DataLess than or
equal to 30.21
50% 50% Less than or
Greater than or
equal to 30.21
50% 50% equal to 30.21
Greater than or
equal to 30.21

Figure 11

Figure 12

Q3 Grouped Data

Less than or
25% equal to 35.19
75% Greater than or
equal to 35.19

Figure 13

Figure14

D2 Grouped Data
20%
Less than or
equal to 20.96
80% Greater than or
equal to 20.96
 D5 Grouped Data

Less than or
equal to 30.21
50% 50%
Greater than or
equal to 30.21

Figure 15

D8 Grouped Data
20%
Less than or
equal to 36.15
80% Greater than or
equal to 36.15

Figure 16

P20 Grouped Data

20%
Less than or
equal to 20.96
80% Greater than or
equal to 20.96

Figure 17

P60 Grouped Data

Less than or
40% equal to 32.29
60% Greater than or
equal to 32.29
Figure 18

P90 Grouped Data

10%
Less than or
equal to 39.17
90% Greater than or
equal to 39.17

V. Discussion
This study examines the importance of the results pertaining to the mathematical
performance of Negros Oriental High School students in Grade 10 during the third quarter
examinations of the 2023–2024 academic year. It will place the findings in the larger context of
educational research and emphasize the significance of mathematical competency for students'
academic paths and future pursuits. The study's implications for curriculum design, instructional
practices, and educational policy aimed at enhancing mathematics education at the high school
level will also be covered in the discussion. Through an explanation of the advantages and
disadvantages found in the test data analysis, the conversation will further the current debate
about educational reform and the improvement of mathematical learning results for students.

VI. Conclusion

Math exams assess understanding, encourage problem-solving and critical thinking, and allow
students to demonstrate proficiency, aiding academic and career advancement.

Based on the results, the average score of Grade 10 students in the third quarter exams in
mathematics is 29.40.
The results also showed that 75% of the 100 Grade 10 students or 75 Grade 10 students got a
score less than or equal to 35.19 or 36 and 25% of the Grade 10 students or 25 Grade 10 students
got a score greater than or equal to 35.19 or 36.Which means out of 100 respondents only 28
passed.

Students who haven't passed should study by breaking down concepts, practicing regularly,
seeking help, reviewing past exams, and staying organized. Those who passed should maintain
or enhance their study techniques.