IJECE Published Articles

Abstract This study examined the attitudes, beliefs, and perceived effects of the No Filipino Child Left Behind (NFCLB) principle on mathematics education in District 2 of Surigao City Division. Using a quantitative descriptive design, data were gathered from 118 mathematics teachers through a validated and reliable researcher-made questionnaire. Results revealed that teachers demonstrated moderately positive attitudes and beliefs toward the NFCLB principle, acknowledging its role in ensuring access to quality education, improving learning facilities, monitoring children of compulsory age, and prohibiting child employment. The perceived effects of NFCLB on students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills were also moderate, indicating room for improvement in instructional support and resource allocation. Inferential analyses showed no significant differences in attitudes and perceived effects when teachers were grouped by demographic variables, except for a significant variation in monitoring practices by age group. A moderate positive correlation was found between teachers’ attitudes and beliefs, suggesting that more favorable attitudes are associated with stronger confidence in the policy’s effectiveness. The findings highlight the need for capacity-building programs, equitable distribution of resources, and stronger community-school partnerships to enhance policy implementation and improve mathematics learning outcomes in the division.