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Self-confidence, perceived real-life value of mathematics, classroom environment, and the spiral progression approach are significant positive predictors of Grade 10 students' interest in learning mathematics, whereas teacher characteristics and parental support are not. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To investigate the factors that influence Grade 10 students' interest in learning Mathematics.

May 16, 2026Open Access

Examining the Drivers and Barriers to Grade 10 Students' Interest in Learning Mathematics

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MFMarietta FortosFoundation University MFMaria Chona FutalanFoundation University

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Cross-sectional study evaluates factors influencing Grade 10 students' interest in Mathematics, indicating significant predictors.

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To investigate the factors that influence Grade 10 students' interest in learning Mathematics.
Cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational, predictive, and comparative research design.
260 students from secondary schools in Sibulan Districts 1 and 2, selected through systematic sampling.
Data collected using a validated questionnaire, analyzed via mean, Spearman’s rho, Multiple Linear Regression, and Mann-Whitney U test.
Students had moderate levels of self-confidence and classroom environment, but high ratings for teachers' practices and personality.
Self-confidence, perceived real-life value of Mathematics, classroom environment, and spiral progression approach significantly predicted interest, all positively.
No significant differences in perceptions when grouped by sex.

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Fortos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080a41a487c87a6a40c235 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20180033

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