Mathematical and problem-solving skills of Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners in Aritao 1: Basis for instructional intervention

2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 9

Available Online:  5 May 2026

Author/s:

Eugenio, Judith R.*
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines (djjmeugenio@gmail.com)

Tallungan, Jenifer Raymond R.
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines

Agustin, Arnel A.
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines

Abstract:

The study measured the mathematical and problem-solving skills performance of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners in Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya for the School Year 2025–2026. The study used a quantitative design and a descriptive-comparative approach. The respondents of the study comprised 45 ALS learners with an age range of 16 to 35 years old, who came from the eight learning communities using a purposive sampling procedure. Cluster 1 included Bone North Community Learning Center, Bone South Community Learning Center, and Ocao Community Learning Center. Cluster 2 included Nagcuartelan, Balite, and Calitlitan Community Learning Centers, while Cluster 3 included Aritao Central School and Kirang Community Learning Center. The results showed that the ALS learners in the Aritao I District generally had nearly proficient skills in mathematics and problem-solving across all three clusters. The majority of subject areas, including geometry, measurement, patterns, algebra, statistics, and probability, fell into the nearly proficient category, whereas components such as number and number sense and basic trigonometry also demonstrated nearly proficient levels. The findings indicated a significant difference in the mathematical and problem-solving skills of ALS learners across clusters in Aritao I District. A contextualized learning and development plan was designed in order to improve the level of mathematical and problem-solving skills of the Alternative Learning System learners in Aritao I District.

Keywords: Alternative Learning System learners, mathematical skills, problem-solving skills

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26147

Cite this article:
Eugenio, J. R., Tallungan, J. R. R., & Agustin, A. A. (2026). Mathematical and problem-solving skills of Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners in Aritao 1: Basis for instructional intervention. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(9), 135-149. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26147

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