Cooperative Learning, Mathematical Achievement, and Student Affect: A Study on Grade 8 Students in Philippine Schools

Abstract

This study examined the attitudes and satisfaction of Grade 8 students in a public school in the Division of Carcar City, Cebu, Philippines, during the academic year 2023–2024, with an enrichment program for cooperative learning developed as an output. Research instruments were adapted from McLeish (2009) and Keeler and Steinhorst (1995), while mean scores and correlation analyses were used to interpret the data. Findings revealed that students demonstrated generally positive attitudes and expressed satisfaction with cooperative learning, alongside a satisfactory level of mathematical achievement. However, results showed no significant relationship between students’ attitudes toward cooperative learning and their mathematical achievement, but a significant relationship was found between their satisfaction with cooperative learning and achievement. These findings provide valuable insights into how cooperative learning environments influence student satisfaction and performance in mathematics, highlighting the importance of fostering positive learning experiences to enhance academic outcomes.