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Polya’s Problem-Solving Approach (PPSA): A Study on Improving Academic Achievement and Attitudes among Struggling Learners

Author(s) Crisil Jean Bensig Azarcon, Francis Isidore Ambray
Country Philippines
Abstract This study investigated the effectiveness of Polya's Problem-Solving Approach (PPSA) in enhancing the academic achievement and attitudes of struggling learners in mathematics. Conducted among 90 first-year BS Criminology students enrolled in Mathematics in the Modern World at North Eastern Mindanao State University – Cantilan Campus, the research employed a quasi-experimental design using pretest and posttest assessments, along with attitude surveys, were used to measure academic achievement and attitude towards mathematics. The experimental group was taught using PPSA integrated with cognitive heuristic strategies, while the control group received a traditional, teacher-centered method. Results revealed that students exposed to PPSA showed significantly greater academic performance improvement than the control group. Although both groups displayed generally positive attitudes toward mathematics, the experimental group demonstrated slightly higher levels of engagement and persistence. Statistical analysis confirmed that the teaching method significantly influenced academic performance, while students' initial mathematical ability levels had no significant effect. The findings underscore the potential of PPSA as an inclusive and effective instructional strategy to support struggling learners and improve their mathematical skills and attitudes.
Keywords Polya’s Problem-Solving Approach, Struggling learners, Cognitive heuristics, Conventional method
Field Mathematics
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45929
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9mn32
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