• Lilibeth G, Leyco
• Fausto C. Romero, Jr.

This study examined the challenges and problem-solving competencies of Grade 7 students in Mathematics at Vicente D. Alburo High School, San Pascual North District, during the 2023–2024 school year. It aimed to identify key difficulties affecting students’ problem-solving skills and to develop an intervention program to enhance these competencies. Specifically, the research investigated (1) challenges in reading comprehension, instructional materials, and home involvement; (2) students’ problem-solving competencies across ordering, comparing, contrasting, selecting, and evaluating; (3) differences in challenges by aspect; (4) strengths and weaknesses in problem-solving; (5) the relationship between encountered challenges and competencies; (6) the extent of influence of these challenges on competencies; and (7) the formulation of a targeted enhancement intervention. Employing a descriptive-comparative-correlational design, data were collected from 70 respondents through a teacher-made test and questionnaire. Statistical analyses included mean, standard deviation, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and coefficient of determination. Results revealed that students faced significant challenges (mean=3.56) and demonstrated beginning-level problem-solving proficiency (28.75%). No statistically significant differences were found across challenge aspects. Strengths were noted in ordering and evaluation, while weaknesses were identified in reading comprehension, equation transformation, and home involvement. A significant positive relationship existed between challenges in reading comprehension and home involvement and problem-solving skills, especially in selecting tasks. Reading comprehension and home involvement showed strong influence (r² up to 81%) on competencies, while instructional materials had a weaker effect. The crafted intervention program addresses these challenges through targeted strategies and collaborative efforts aimed at improving problem-solving skills and academic outcomes.

Problem-Solving, Competencies in Mathematics 7

"Challenges and Problem-Solving Competencies in Grade 7 Mathematics", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.i790-i797, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505989.pdf

"Challenges and Problem-Solving Competencies in Grade 7 Mathematics", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppi790-i797, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505989.pdf