Students Mathematical Creative Problem-Solving Ability, Perception and Performance in General Mathematics

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The study aims to determine the level mathematical creative problem-solving ability, perceptions and performance of the students in General Mathematics. The researchers used descriptive research design and purposive sampling in accordance to the objectives of the study. The respondents of the study were 133 grade 11 students in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. In data gathering, the researchers personally developed survey instruments in accordance to satisfy the objectives of the study Based on the findings of the study, the level of creative mathematical problem-solving ability of the students had the overall weighted mean of 2.47 and verbally interpreted as “High”. Students were performed satisfactorily and obtained mean grade of 89.87. But their perception to solving problems are more complex, challenging, requires collaboration, time consuming and requires good mathematical skills to successfully answers all the problems in more creative ways. Flexibility had found moderate positive correlation with the students’ performance in General Mathematics.