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METRO MANILA COLLEGE

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF STEM STUDENTS IN

LEARNING MATHEMATICS
USING ENGLISH LANGUAGE
A Research Paper Presented to

Faculty of the Basic Education-Senior High School
Metro Manila College
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Subject
Practical Research 1
Binata, Neil John Joseph A.

Erquiza, Ayezza Camille A.
Ladia, Benjamin Luis N.
Bagao, Elisha David A.
Villalobos, Alyanna R.
Walters, Xavier A.
Pilongo, Mark P.
Bejo, Gerald A.
APRIL 2019
Our Mission Your Future

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CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Nowadays, some students do not know the value of using
English language as a means of communication. As for the reason
that they are Filipino and it is enough to only know the basics of it
according to Robert Wicks. Yet, without them knowing, the English
language were used substantially in every day basis, more over
when it comes to simply counting and using mathematics. Has
anyone thought of what mathematics would be, if they insist on
using their own language for it? According to a study conducted by
New Era University students on their research entitled “Using Filipino
as a Medium of Instruction in Teaching Mathematics: Basis for Policy
Formulation.” It was stated their professors were having a difficult
time, in translating the words from English to Filipino. On contrary,
the students were flexible enough in adapting to Filipino terms, as it
is their native language. (Robust, 2011) Research conducted
theories on how children will learn mathematics to explore how this

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theories can be applied to teaching. Resulted a feature in students
“opportunity to learn” efficiency and conceptual understanding must
be involve.
According to the students blog, Sarolt Szeder, Odette Spiteri
and Marcella Tunariu the General English Evening Course students,
they revealed. Why is it important to speak English from the Malta
University Language School. It presents there the reasons on why
speaking English is important, “Speaking English allows you to
actually broaden your world, from job opportunities to the ability to
relate to people from every country… there are more than 400
million native English speakers.” It means that the English Language
is important especially to the Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics students they take their professional courses especially
in college and also this actually means that the English language is
the global language. Learning on how to use it, will essentially
provide opportunities for greater chances in life. Furthermore, based
on the article Effects of English language proficiency on the
academic performance of international students: A USQ study, it

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declares there that using English language, the students have been
expanding their capabilities on going overseas, and trying new lives.
According to Racca and Lasaten (2016) In Mathematics, the
students are weak in thinking and spatially.
Therefore, this study aimed to examine about the lived
experiences of STEM students in learning mathematics through the
use of English Language and their perspectives through the process
of a phenomenological research design. At the end of the study, it is
expected to know the experiences that the students have gained,
with their lessons and techniques acquired. So, the researchers are
doing this kind of exploration, in order to broaden their own
knowledge in mathematics, and let the teenagers especially the
STEM students realized, on how their study techniques in
mathematics were affected by the English language.

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Statement of the problem
The study aimed to describe and explore the lived experiences
of STEM students in learning mathematics subjects using English
language
Specifically, it sought answers to the following questions:
1. What are the lived experiences of STEM students in
learning mathematics using English language?
2. What insights can be drawn from their experiences?
3. What are the implications of these insights?
Scope and delimitation
This study focuses on the Lived Experiences of STEM students
in learning mathematics subject using English language in Quezon
City, who taking the STEM strand and also in school of Metro Manila
College. It is composed of 3 co-researchers and conducted during
the 2nd semester of Academic Year 2018-2019

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Significance of the study
This study aims to examine about the lived experiences of STEM
students in learning mathematics through the use of English
Language. It is important to conduct this study in order to: increase
the knowledge of people about mathematics subject using the
English language, understand their beliefs and principles regarding
to this study, produce more effective strategy that can be used by
solving and computing problems properly and create new idea how
to solve the math problem easily and correctly. The effects of this
study are significant to the following:
To those who are taking STEM strand, this will help them to
learn more about their field, improve the skills that they have, and
gain strategies to solve and learn about the concept of mathematics
with the use of English language
To the STEM Teachers, they provide another ways or
strategies to control the student who uses Filipino terms instead
using English Language.

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To the future researchers, this study will serve as a guide or
basis and will provide additional information that they might need.
They can also improve and develop this research that we have
conducted.
To the other members of society, this study will help to have
further knowledge about the concept of mathematics. It will also
help the people who belong in the society to be aware about the
differences between using Filipino and English Language in learning
mathematics subject. It will make them more knowledgeable
especially to those people who not belong to this strand.

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CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDY
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents some local and foreign literature and
studies about the STEM students experiences. Relevance to present
studies gave a big portray why this literature and studies from local
to foreign are used.
The review of related literature is an essential aspect of
investigation. This helps the researcher to gather up to date
information about what has been done in the particular area on
which he intends to study.
LITERATURE
Literature, these are examined articles that were taken from
different, journals, books, articles and websites. The pieces of
information attained helped the researchers in their study. Below are
local and foreign literature that the researchers have used as basis
of this study.

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Local. (Gee, 1999) Language used in math classes is constantly
guided by powerful forces that are unseen. These things need to be
open further in order to know more about the other aspects of
teaching and learning mathematics. Rivals that mother tongue
always carries a political element which is related to the access of
social goods that are associated with power.
According to Llaneta (2018) The benefits of children being
taught by using their mother tongue or first language was
recognized by the Department of Education in 2009. Children that
are taught by their mother tongue learn to read, write, and speak
more quickly according to researches internationally and locally. In
the same way they quickly learn particularly in math and science.
According to Tapang (2012) English being the lingua franca
of both commerce and science are points that are often made. The
fluency in using English language is certainly essential from
developing countries mostly where industries are being manage by
foreign entities commonly using English as a medium of
communication. English being the language of education doesn't

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mean the students will achieve higher grades in science and
mathematics. The Trends in International Mathematics and Science
Study is a test that have been administered every four years since
1995 it is an important benchmark in for comparing standards in
math and science around the world. The countries that have
achieved high ranks in this test all have basic instruction in their
local tongue. Eight graders in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and
Taiwan together with Singapore are consistently ranked high in
mathematics and science tests. Their basic education are taught
using their local language including math and science, with English
being only a part compulsory curriculum. Ironically, Among the tail-
enders are the United States and the Philippines.
Foreign. Chitera (2011) Countries in Africa introduced their local
languages as the mother tongue of learning for the first few years of
schooling. It means students learn Mathematics in their local
languages. The research must focus on the challenges of
multilingual classes in schools. He said,

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some reforms should also take place in Teacher Education
Program in terms of training the prospective teachers how to
teach in local language
According to Johnson (2016) In the past 40 years L2
teachers or second language teachers had changed dramatically by
the way of teaching, learning, and why someone study or teach
English. The variety of English that are being taught ad used around
the world had changed since then.
According to Kersaint et al (2014) claimed that educator’s
in Florida specifically educator’s in the subject of Mathematics
addresses that teaching ELLs in their classes is now an issue facing
Mathematics throughout their country. Many states have
experienced an influx of non-English speaking student since the mid
1990’s.

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STUDY
Review of related studies further avoids duplication of effort
that has already been done and it helps the investigator to go
further deep into the problem in hand. It also helps to study the
different facts of the problem. It provides the opportunity of
giving an insight into the methods measures and various other
parameters adopted by other, which would lead to the improvement
of the research design significantly. It is a valuable guide in defining
the problem recognizing its significance suggesting the promising
data gathering devices appropriate study design and source of data.
According to Oxford dictionary, studies is devoting one’s time
and attention to gain knowledge of a specific academic subject,
especially by the use of books.
Furthermore, definition from Merriam Webster Dictionary tells
that it is a cautions analysis or examination of a particular topic,
phenomenon, development and questions.

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Local. According to Racca and Lasaten (2016) In Mathematics,
the students are weak in thinking ideally and spatially. Indeed, their
problem-solving skills are poor. The study includes that the students’
delicacies in Mathematics subject is attributed to the students’
adversity in English. All these leads to problem on the students not
to understand what they are analyzing. They have difficulties in
expressing their ideas in verbal and non-verbal form. Obviously, the
skills in English are needed in learning concepts in Mathematics.
They said that the students have struggles in manipulating their
ideas, analyzing problems and applying theory in a given situations.
Generally, students comply that learning language is hard even
though they are using different ways to learn for it. Still they could
not attain proficiency in the language.
These notices related to English language proficiency and academic
performances prompted the researchers to conduct this study.
Specifically, the academic performances of the students in Science,
Mathematics and English.

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According to the study of Paz (2017) In Mathematics,
medium of instruction plays a relevant role in the
teaching-learning process. In the Philippines, mathematics is being
taught in English for years. Unlike other countries like Europe,
universities use their native languages with English as additional
language. They are exhorted to cultivate and develop
multilingualism. But English language has become the main foreign
language used as a means of instruction. However, as in other areas
of knowledge, shifts in emphasis and other changes has been
supported for continual growth of teachers.
According to Rameli (2016) Mathematics has always been
given special attention in school as the nature of the subject is
related to many other fields and disciplines. Besides being perceived
as a tough subject, problems in mathematics learning has also been
related to the lack of regulation skill among students in learning
math.

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Foreign: According to Milyutin (2018) imagine throughout your
whole life as a student that only knows how to speak Spanish.
You’re from a rural town in Honduras, the only home you know
suddenly at age six your family moved to United States of America
were signed up for first grade at local elementary school and were
thrown right to an English-speaking classroom. The researchers
receive English language support but what you heard all day long at
school is English. ELLs (English Language Learners) “can participate
meaningfully in schools Educational Program.” According to Federal
Law. Math is challenging subject itself adding language barriers to it
is making success in it unreachable.
Recently, Legislation has game as far to require that districts
use strategies and programs to help ELLs that are backed by
scientific evidence. Teachers may not speak the native language of
the student. Many schools support children to learn English but this
barrier my cost students academically as they fail to grasp concept
in Mathematics, Science and of course language arts.

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According to Yushau and Omar (2015) stated that Arabic is
the official language that most universities in Saudi Arabia is using
as medium of instruction. However, most of the universities in Saudi
Arabia are becoming an English medium universities language which
the students are currently acquiring. Usually both the teachers and
students are experiencing problems in teaching and learning
Mathematics due to sudden change in language, despite the fact
that English is being accepted as a language of instruction in many
universities nowadays especially in King Fahd University of
Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). In their study, most Arabic
students who newly admitted to KFUPM, the first university in Saudi
Arabia to use language of instruction are having difficulties in
Mathematics using the universal language. Also, in the study, they
stated that in order to improve their understanding and performance
they must undergo at least one-year course in preparatory English
at KFUPM. So, they will enhance their skills especially in
Mathematics to understand their study or lessons even better.

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According to Amaral et al (2002) In the El Centro
Elementary School District in Southern California conducted a study
about a four-year project in science education. The study resulted
almost a summarize of a rural setting with English learners in grade
K-6. The data indicated that the achievement of English learners
increased in relation to the number of years they participated in the
project. Experiences to this program can have you a chance to get
high scores in writing, reading, science and mathematics.

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CHAPTER 3
METHODS OF RESEARCH
This chapter presents the methods and procedures of research
applied to gather the needed data. It contains the research design,
selection of co-researchers, research instruments, and the treatment
of the data.
Research Design
The researchers used phenomenological research method for
this is the most appropriate process of evaluating the lived
experiences of Stem students in learning mathematics using English
language
To explain Phenomenological Research, Elisha Well W. C. (2015)
claimed that Phenomenological is nutrition education delivered by
classroom teachers has set a famous intervention. Nonetheless few
qualitative studies have explored good education with teachers. The
reason for this study was to know how basic educators portray their
involvement with nutrition training.

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Selection of co-researchers
The co-researchers of the study are (3) STEM students who
experiencing learning Mathematics using the language of English
and was chosen through purposive sampling technique. The sample
based from www.thh.nhs.uk should be present the population to
make sure that we can generalize the result from the research
sample to the population as a whole. According to Welton (2018), a
process used in statistical analysis is called sampling. Sampling is a
statistical analysis, a predetermined number of observation are
taken in a population.
According to Crossman (2018), Purposive sampling selects a
sample based on the characteristics of the population and the
objective of the study. This kind of sampling is also a non-probability
sample. It is also called as judgmental, selective, and subjective
sampling. Crossman (2018) also stated that this kind of sampling is
very efficient when getting the targeted sample quickly, where the
sampling proportionality is not the concern.

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Research Instrument
The materials and instruments to be used for gathering data
are interview protocol, voice recording, and pictures.
Interview Protocol
The interview protocol will be used to gather data. Interview
provide information which may be confidential that may not
ordinarily be given in writing. Based on Patton (2018) interview
protocol is an interview guide lists the questions or issues that are
not to be explored in the course of an interview. An interview guide
is prepaid to ensure that the same basic lines of inquiry are pursued
with each person interviewed. The guide provides topics or subjects
areas within which the interview and illuminate that particular
subject.
(Patton,2015) added that it serves to remind the interview to
relay important bits of information to the interviewee, such as
stating or (restating) the purpose of an interview, what will happen
to the information obtained and any confidentiality concerns.

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Voice Recorder
A voice recorder is any device capable of recording a voice.
Voice recorder in the research is used for recording the information
from the co-researchers and serve as an evidence of the study.
In addition to, voice recorder stated from
www.encyclopedia.com is a digital handheld device that is used to
record short reminders.
Picture
According to Computer Hope, picture is an object visually
captured by using devices such as a digital camera, smart phone,
and scanner. Also, as cited in Collins English Dictionary, picture
is a particular image or reality as portrayed in an account or
description; depiction; version. Pictures are used for capturing the
participants’ image.

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Treatment of Data
In the data analysis, the researchers defined their questions,
listened to the records carefully, transcribed the gathered
information from the co-researchers, and manually evaluated the
transcripts to derive with the relevant themes.

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CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF STEM STUDENTS IN LEARNING
MATHEMATICS USING ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This chapter includes the presentation, analysis, and
interpretation of the data gathered by the researchers from the
interview conducted. The co-researchers named by their unique
personalities and characteristics.
Co-researchers A ----- Mr. Genius
I'm Dominic Anthony D. Bersabe a student from STEM-Lychee.
Mathematics subject is not a bad subject for me and my experiences
on it is that it is not very difficult as long as your experiences in
talking English as your preferred language. The subject involves
difficulties in learning mathematics using English language, are the
terminologist and words in the vocabulary words that you don’t
understand, you don’t know which is difficult specially when
analyzing problems that is mostly use in mathematics. English
language is my preferred language and the Filipino language is the

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mostly use language in the Philippines because it’s our national
language, so I think it is common that Filipino is the best language
to be use since this is what we are. English language is fine to me
since this is our universal language and for the current STEM
students, I don’t think the language that we use in learning
mathematics is a problem. It is for you to cope up and understand
this language so that you may learn mathematics since for me
mathematics is not hard subject to learn and understand as long as
you have determination and will to reach your goals. Lastly, for the
upcoming STEM students study hard.
Co-researchers B ----- Mr. Rapper
I like mathematics subject because it practices the cognitive part
of my brain and also at the same time it practices my right side of
the brain or the none creativity part of my brain. Personally, I'm not
part of the generation studied mathematics in our language so I'm
part of the generation who's studied the mathematics subject using
English language. So personally, if we studied English language well
you can also study mathematics in the English language. If you are

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not so great or not doing well in English language you cannot
practice English using the universal language as well, so I think
using English for people who are not so good in English language
use much better for them to use or practice mathematics in Filipino
language or in their mother tongue. I think it varies, but in our
country, I prefer using Filipino. I believe that Filipinos are always
much better in using Filipino language inside of the English
language, so as an example I will give Japan, the Japan studies
every subject in their own language and look at Japan they are so
rich, or we considered Japan as perusal country and because they
learn faster than other country. So personally, I prefer that Filipino
language should use in mathematics subject and yes, Filipino
language can make mathematics easier than before. English
language is much better for Filipino. Personally, as I come up with
English language because I do well in English and I can use the
English language as media for communication, do they’re for I can
learn mathematics in English language or in Filipino language, either
of the two. In our current curriculum so mathematics is learnt in

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high school or in STEM using English language, I would advise to
the current student to practice English then practice math as well
and practice your learning communication, learning strategies, or
how you learn things then you can learn mathematics easier than
before. To the upcoming STEM students I presume that each and
every one learn or know to how use English, but in the term
curriculum I will say that practice on what you are great at, so if you
good in English practice in English, if you good in Filipino than
practice in Filipino, so you can adjust curriculum in the current
curriculum.
Co-researchers C ----- Mr. Cute
I’m Charles Matthew Garao from STEM-Grapes. I like
mathematics subject. I don’t know why, maybe because it is my
favorite subject in grade 5. Sometimes I can’t understand it when
they are using deep English words. English words are okay but not
the deep words and Filipino can also help to translate those deep
words. I can cope up to our lessons in mathematics using English
language because I have the willingness in the subject. For the

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current STEM students don’t be pessimistic about the subject of
math and for the upcoming STEM students just study, not because it
is math it doesn’t mean it is hard. You will learn it and it will be easy
for you. Like I said when we talk about math the first thing, we think
about that math is hard, it will become hard when we don’t listen to
our teachers, even we are not good in math we just need to listen to
them so we can catch up, so don’t have a mindset that math is hard
because math can be easy we just need persistence. I’m doing this
when I’m solving problems in math so I can understand it better
because I admit that I’m not good in English even more in the deep
kind of words, so I’m using it to understand the problem or
questions better. So even for me sometimes even our language we
are experiencing hardships in it. We make mistakes in using Filipino
even more if it is a deep word, so for me the difference of math and
English in learning is on how we use them, for example my teacher
wants you to answer “Find the Square-root” there I can understand
it instantly what I must do and it is not a deep word so the work is
much easier to do. I can translate it to Filipino by the help of my

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classmates that are good in English even if they cannot give the
exact meaning of the word.
Researchers’ Reflection
The following terms come up from the rigorous analysis of the
gathered data and they were supported with direct quotation from
the co-researchers:
1. Mathematics is not a hard subject. At the current
situation many students are saying that mathematics subject
is one of the hardest subjects in the school. Based on the
study of Wayne (n.d) it is a powerful tool with many
applications, and we call it math. Business, finance, medicine,
engineering, and basic sciences are careers that are led by
advance mathematical trainings. Even math is challenging
sometimes it is worth it by the elegance of the subject itself
and the tremendous sense of accomplishment that can give
us. The people with abstract thinking is the ideal type of
people for the subject of math.

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Co-Researcher A answered question by which the mathematics
for him is not a hard subject to learn as he said that “mathematics
subject for me is not a bad subject.”
Co-Researcher B bravely expressed that mathematics subject
is not an ideal subject to be hate as he said that “I like mathematics
subject because it practices the cognitive part of my brain.”
Co-Researcher C also stated his perception about mathematics
subject as he said that, “ewan ko kase naging favorite ko siya noong
grade 5.”
“I don’t know why, maybe because it is my favorite subject in
grade 5.”
2. English language as preferred language. English is
a West Germanic language that was first spoken in medieval
England and eventually became a global lingua franca.
According to British study (n.d) the most commonly spoken
language in the world is English. Out of five people can speak
or understand English. Many countries have their official

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language the number of the countries that are currently
recognized as an English language official is 53. Moreover,
English is also the language in media. As the researchers
investigated the lives of the STEM students, they
apprehended that English language is the favored language
to be used.
Co-Researcher A Honestly exposed his experiences with the
researchers as he said that, “it is not very difficult as long as your
experiences in talking English as your preferred language.” & “English
language is my preferred language.”
Co-Researcher B While he stated that, “I do well in English
and I can use the English language as media for communication, do
they’re for I can learn mathematics in English language or in Filipino
language, either of the two.”
3. Filipino language is more convenient to use. As the
researchers asked more questions about the lived experiences

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of STEM students, they found out that Filipino language or
mother tongue is one of the easier ways to learn
mathematics.
According to De Guzman (2016) Filipino has a small
vocabulary compared to other languages. By using even just
a single word in Filipino can refer to many things compared to
other languages that will require more complex words for a
specific subject. Filipino is more flexible in grammar you can
use both the subject-verb order and verb-subject order.
Co-Researcher A Recognized his answered as he stated that,
“I think it is common that Filipino is the best language to be use since
this is what we are.”
Co-Researcher B also stated that, “I prefer using Filipino. I
believe that Filipinos are always much better in using Filipino
language inside of the English language.”
Co-Researchers C also stated that ‘ I can translate to Filipino’
4. Ability to understand the problems they are facing.
An intelligent being can reason. This word probably includes the idea

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of being able to understand, but not necessarily to understand a
specific thing. According to the study of Open Ac (n.d) In learning
language is absolutely necessary. You cannot make sense or
communicate with your subject without it. Developing your English
language will make you use effectively and understand more about
your research materials or study materials, present assignments and
write well-structured essays without plagiarism, and develop the
vocabulary in your specialized subject.
Co-Researcher A said that, “It is for you to cope up and
understand this language so that you may learn mathematics since for
me mathematics is not hard subject to learn and understand as long as
you have determination and will to reach your goals.”
Co-Researcher C also said that, “oo medyo kase may willingness
din naman ako sa subject na math.” “I can cope up to our lessons in
mathematics using English language because I have the willingness
in the subject.”

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5. Best way to learn is to study. There are a lot of ways to learn
but the best way of it to study the thing you wanted to learn because
study is the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge
on an academic subject, especially by means of books. According to
the study of Goosens (2015) Studying shapes your personality, it
makes ourselves better. Studying make him learn to plan ahead of time
and reduce the things that he will do. The experiences led to this
statement “Find something to look forward to.”
Co-Researcher A advised to the students to make math easier
to learn as he said that, “study hard.”
Co-Researcher B gave his opinion as he said that, “So personally,
if we studied English language well you can also study mathematics
in the English language.”
Co-Researcher C also said that, “mag aral o wag ano maging
negative thinker, wag maging negative sa subject na math.”
“just study, not because it is math it doesn’t mean it is hard. You
will learn it and it will be easy for you.”

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Chapter 5
EIDETIC INSIGHTS, SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION,
IMPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
This chapter presents the eidetic insights, symbolic
representation, implications and recommendation offered by the
researchers.
Statement of the Problem
Precisely, this phenomenological study attempts to explore the
experiences of the selected STEM students in Metro Manila College
regards of being an STEM Students. Specifically, this seeks for a
valid and reliable data to the following question(s);
1. What are the lived experiences of STEM students in learning
mathematics using English language?
2. What insights can be drawn from their experiences?
3. What implications may the findings offer for the STEM students?

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Eidetic Insights
Based from the experiences narrated and after thorough
analysis of the data, the researchers hereby present the summary of
findings.
The Students of STEM are the mostly focus in mathematics. It
was found out that the STEM students look at mathematics as a
subject that is not hard. They like mathematics because it practices
their cognitive part of the brain or the part that is use in logical
thinking.
The STEM students prefer English language which is the
language where mathematics is taught. They are good in English
language they have the enough knowledge in using English as a
language for learning.
The STEM students use Filipino as their medium for
communication because Filipino is more convenient to use. They
also use Filipino language because this is what they
are, and Filipinos are always more capable of using Filipino as their
language in communication.

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The STEM students can face their problems, they face their
problem with determination and will to reach their goals. They are
also capable in catching up to their lessons not only because they
have enough knowledge but because they have the willingness in
the subject.
The STEM student’s way of learning is simple they just “Study
Hard”. They always look forward in finding a solution to the problem
that they are facing. Studying is the best way of learning something
it is just a simple word, but it means a lot. Bringing up something
that looks or sound hard is not a problem for the students Than
STEM because nothing will be hard if you will study and learn it,
after that things will be much easier.

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Symbolic Representation
The researchers chose a MATHEMATICAL FORMULAS to be
the symbolism of their study. Researchers can outline co-researchers
as what are the characteristics of mathematics formula. To begin
with, researchers focused on its main function. Mathematics formula
is defined as a group of mathematical symbols that express a
relationship or that are used to solve a problem, or a way to make
something. In similarities, co-researchers are also solving
mathematics problem. A formula is an expression telling the
computer what mathematical operation to perform upon a specific

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value. When referring to computer software, formulas are most
often used in spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Excel. Using
formulas in spreadsheets can allow you to quickly make calculations
and get totals of multiple cells, rows, or columns in a spreadsheet.
Mathematics subject is not hard if will use or follow the different
mathematical formulas. There are a lot of ways to solve math
problems if has the determination to solve it. English language is the
most common language that we use in learning mathematics. Many
countries have their official language, the number of the countries
that are currently recognized as an English language official is 53.
Moreover, English is also the language in media. As the researchers
investigated the lives of the STEM students. Filipino language is the
national language of the Philippines, that's why it is more convenient
for the co-researchers to use in learning mathematics. Mathematical
formulas helps the students to understand problems, lessons and
explanations. Lastly, if will try to study the different formulas we can
easily analyze or solve different questions that is needed to be
understand in learning mathematics.

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Implications
Based on the summary of findings, the following implications
are drawn:
Students are now focusing on how to take the easy path than
the harder one because for their own convenience, students aspire
to be something big but not exerting effort to achieve it they always
think lightly and nearsighted. The STEM students are one of the few
kinds of students that are always looking forward to solving the
problem by themselves and with a little help by others, they cope up
with their own difficulties and be responsible for themselves.
Studying in a path that is mostly using logic left the STEM
students with a will to reach their goal by their own doing. Having
the willingness to finish or achieve something, and always looking
forward to something.
The STEM students not only face difficulties in mathematics
but they also face the problems in the lack of understanding in deep
meaning English words. Using Filipino as a medium of language for
more convenience because it is the language that Filipinos grew up

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with and the language describing what they are. Understanding that
not only gives them courage to learn more in the English language
but also gives them the pride of being a hardworking student.
Being a student in STEM does not require fancy learning
methods because the students of STEM primarily only do this one
thing “Study Hard” it is phrase that most of the STEM students do. It
is one of the major things that the STEM students are proud of,
studying hard proves and supports the results the students get and
reflects their own willingness in achieving something.

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Recommendation
This part presents a suggestion or proposal as to the best
course of action and to recommend something or someone.
STEM students, the researchers recommend that they look
forward in finding a solution in the problem they are facing in Math
problems. They must have willingness in every task they do.
Students, the researchers suggest that students must not
stereotype the subject Mathematics especially when using it in
English.
STEM teachers, the researcher recommend to review the problems
in Mathematics especially when it is all about analyzing or word
problem. Be considerate if they can not easily understand it.

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Future Co-researchers, the researchers urge to the co-
researchers to gather more information about the Lived Experiences
of STEM students in learning Mathematics using the English
language so that they may gain deeper and expand the researchers
study.
DepEd, the researchers urge the Department of Education to pay
attention to the teaching of subjects like Mathematics and Science
that uses complex English words that may be an obstacle in the
learning of the students. They must also think about using Filipino
as a helping language in the teachings of mathematics.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Theses
Based on the study of Wayne (n.d) It Is A Powerful Tool with Many
Applications and We Call It Math. According to British Study (N.D)
Word Frequencies In Written And Spoken English
Open Ac (n.d) In learning language is absolutely necessary.
De Guzman (2016) Filipino Has A Small Vocabulary Compared To
Other Languages.
Goosens (2015) Studying Shapes Your Personality, It Makes
Ourselves Better.
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APPENDICES
Informed Consent Form
Date: March 15, 2019
Study name: Lived Experiences of STEM students in learning
Mathematics using English language.
Researchers: Pilongo, Mark
Ladia, Benjamin Luis
Bagao, Elisha David
Bejo, Gerald
Binata, Neil John Joseph
Walters, Xavier
Villalobos, Alyanna
Erquiza, Ayezza Camille
School Address:
Metro Manila College (U-Site, Brgy. Kaligayahan, Novaliches, Quezon
City)

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Purpose of the Research: This study aims to know the
experiences of the STEM students in learning Mathematics using the
universal language, English.
What you will be asked to do in the research: You will be
answering questions that will be given by us. The questions will be
focusing on the experiences of students in learning Mathematics
using the English language. You will be interviewed and the whole
interview process will be recorded for data collecting purpose. We
are asking for your participation to our interview and it may last for
about five to thirty minutes.
Risks and Discomforts: We do not foreknow any risks or
discomfort from your participation in the research.
Benefits of the Research and Benefits to you: This interview
will help our research to get information about the experiences of
STEM students in learning mathematics using English language.
And this will also serve as a medium to you, a STEM student,
to share your thoughts, opinions and experiences that would be
beneficial to all of the aspiring STEM students.

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Voluntary Participation: Your participation in the study is
absolutely voluntary and you may choose to stop participating at any
time.
Withdrawal from the study:
You can stop participating in the study at any time, for any
reason, if you so decide. In the event you withdraw from the study,
all associated data will be immediately destroyed wherever possible.
Confidentiality:
All information you supply during this research will be held in
confidence and unless you specifically indicate your consent, your
name will not appear in any report or publication of the research.
Your data will be safely stored in a locked facility and only research
staff will have access to this information. Confidentiality will be
provided to the fullest extent possible.

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Questions About the Research?
If you have questions about the research in general or about
your role in the study and if you have any questions about the
process, or about your rights as a co-researcher in the study, please
contact ( Mark P. Pilongo) 09153245975 or e-mail
pilongo16@yahoo.com.
I, consent to participate in research entitled Lived
Experiences of STEM students in learning Mathematics using English
language conducted by Pilongo, Ladia, Bagao, Bejo, Binata, Walters,
Villalobos and Erquiza. I have understood the nature of this project
and wish to participate. My signature below indicates my consent.
Participant Date
Principal Researcher Date

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INTERVIEW PROTOCOL
Prepared by Mark P. Pilongo, Benjamin Luis N. Ladia,
Elisha David A. Bagao, Gerald A. Bejo, Neil John Joseph A. Binata,
Xavier Walters, Alyanna R. Villalobos and Ayezza Camille A. Erquiza
of Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, Researchers from
Metro Manila College, Basic Education Department.
Title of Research: Lived Experiences of STEM Students in Learning

Mathematics Using English Language
Date of Interview:
Time:
Name of Co-researcher:
(Name is optional and will be kept confidential)
Age:
Questions:
1. Do you like mathematics subject?
2. What are your experiences in learning mathematics using English
language
3. What are the difficulties you experienced in learning mathematics

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using universal especially on problem-solving
4. What do you preferred in learning mathematics especially on
problem-solving?
5. How Filipino language can help you in learning mathematics
subject?
6. How about English language
7. Do you cope up to your lessons in mathematics easily if the
discussion is in English?
8. For current STEM students, what advices will you give to them?
9. How about the upcoming STEM students
Thank you so much for spending your valuable time. We
assure you that your responses will be confidential. We hope that
you will still have time to see us in the near future for follow up
interview as the need arises.

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METRO MANILA COLLEGE

LIVED EXPERIENCES OF STEM STUDENTS IN

A Research Paper Presented to

Binata, Neil John Joseph A.

Our Mission Your Future

METRO MANILA COLLEGE

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Nowadays, some students do not know the value of using

English language as a means of communication. As for the reason

according to Robert Wicks. Yet, without them knowing, the English

language were used substantially in every day basis, more over

when it comes to simply counting and using mathematics. Has

anyone thought of what mathematics would be, if they insist on

using their own language for it? According to a study conducted by

New Era University students on their research entitled “Using Filipino

as a Medium of Instruction in Teaching Mathematics: Basis for Policy

Formulation.” It was stated their professors were having a difficult

time, in translating the words from English to Filipino. On contrary,

the students were flexible enough in adapting to Filipino terms, as it

is their native language. (Robust, 2011) Research conducted

theories on how children will learn mathematics to explore how this

Our Mission Your Future

METRO MANILA COLLEGE

“opportunity to learn” efficiency and conceptual understanding must

According to the students blog, Sarolt Szeder, Odette Spiteri

and Marcella Tunariu the General English Evening Course students,

they revealed. Why is it important to speak English from the Malta

University Language School. It presents there the reasons on why

speaking English is important, “Speaking English allows you to

actually broaden your world, from job opportunities to the ability to

million native English speakers.” It means that the English Language

is important especially to the Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics students they take their professional courses especially

the global language. Learning on how to use it, will essentially

provide opportunities for greater chances in life. Furthermore, based

on the article Effects of English language proficiency on the

academic performance of international students: A USQ study, it

Our Mission Your Future

METRO MANILA COLLEGE

expanding their capabilities on going overseas, and trying new lives.

According to Racca and Lasaten (2016) In Mathematics, the

students are weak in thinking and spatially.

Therefore, this study aimed to examine about the lived

experiences of STEM students in learning mathematics through the

use of English Language and their perspectives through the process

of a phenomenological research design. At the end of the study, it is

expected to know the experiences that the students have gained,

doing this kind of exploration, in order to broaden their own

knowledge in mathematics, and let the teenagers especially the

STEM students realized, on how their study techniques in

mathematics were affected by the English language.

Our Mission Your Future

METRO MANILA COLLEGE

The study aimed to describe and explore the lived experiences

of STEM students in learning mathematics subjects using English

Specifically, it sought answers to the following questions:

1. What are the lived experiences of STEM students in