2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 4
Available Online: 22 February 2026
Author/s:
Manjares, Hyena M.
Antonio B. del Rosario Sr. Memorial Elementary School, Philippines (hyena.manjares@deped.gov.ph)
Enrique, Willam DC.
City of Malabon University, Philippines (willam.enrique@cityofmalabonuniversity.edu.ph)
Espinosa, Ken Paul M.*
Baliuag University, Philippines (kenpaulespinosa@baliuagu.edu.ph)
Dela Cruz, Edellita A.
Corinthian School, Philippines (edeldlcruz@corinthian.edu.ph)
Enrique, Crystal M.
Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., Philippines (crystal.enrique@phoenix-ph.co)
Abstract:
The study aimed to examine the relationship between the implementation of mathematics problem-based learning and learners’ overall engagement in a public elementary school in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines, using a descriptive-correlational research method. The study involved 80 elementary mathematics teachers and 284 grade 6 students selected through a purposive sampling technique. Survey results indicated that respondents generally valued the implementation of mathematics problem-based learning in learners’ learning experiences. Analysis and evaluation revealed that problem-based learning was the most widely implemented component, while the problem-based approach and learning activities were areas that required improvement. The findings further showed that mathematics problem-based learning was beneficial in increasing learners’ engagement, with emotional engagement ranking at the highest level, whereas behavioral and cognitive engagement presented opportunities for further development in teacher implementation. In addition, a significant relationship was found between the implementation of mathematics problem-based learning and the improvement of learners’ overall learning engagement. The findings of the study served as a basis for recommendations to enhance the implementation of problem-based learning in mathematics, with the ultimate goal of improving elementary learners’ academic engagement and overall learning experience.
Keywords: academic engagement, learner engagement, mathematics education, problem-based learning, student-centered learning
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26028
Cite this article:
Manjares, H. M., Enrique, W. D., Espinosa, K. P. M., Dela Cruz, E. A., & Enrique, C. M. (2026). Implementing mathematics problem-based learning: Evidence of its relationship with learner engagement. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(4), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26028
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