Status of Mathematics Researches in Ilocos Region Basis for Mathematics Research Agenda

This study describes the status of Mathematics researches of State College and Universities (SUCs’) in Ilocos Region (Region I) through content analysis of the undergraduate and graduate students’ theses and dissertation, and faculty researches conducted from the year 2008 to 2014. Research results revealed that mathematics researches were produced by undergraduate students and limited on institutional level. The thematic focus, were on enhancement of known theories and concepts in Mathematics. The use of statistical tools was usually avoided and if ever needed, these tools were limited to basic statistical tools. Research types were mostly mixtures of qualitative and quantitative with strategies of inquiry as mostly exploratory. The data gathered used questionnaire or from secondary sources. A classification tree was used to model the level of researches where the research theme turned out to be the most important variable followed by the research discipline, statistical tools employed and scope of the study. Researchable areas and prospective components were identified in the formulated Mathematics research agenda in their order of priorities based on the problems and focus.

Keywords: Mathematics theme, Mathematics focus, Mathematics research agenda