Height Matters: A Mathematical Investigation

Name of Students: Marilyn R. Nueva/ Theresa Rocaberte

Proposed Start and End Date: November to December 2016

A, Statement of Problem:
Does height have any effect on pupils academic performance in
mathematics aptitude test? Is there a correlation between a persons height and his
mathematical ability?
Goal:
To determine if the height of a person is a determinant of mathematical ability.
B. Hypothesis:
There is no significant relationship between pupils height and their
academic performance in mathematics test. Height has no significant effect
on pupils academic performance in mathematics test.
C.1 Procedure
The researchers will follow these steps to solve the problem. First, choose 30
students who are good in mathematics, age9 of Wireless Elementary School. Second, seek
approval/consent to measure the height of 30 students. Third, Let the chosen 30 students
answer the standardize Quantitative Test Questionnaires. Fourth, formulate a conclusion
about the relationship between height and mathematical ability.
C.2 Risk and Safety:
There will be one projected risk along the way as the researcher will do the activity
and that will be the number of students who are good in math in a grade 3 level. But this will
be effectively handled through searching and through the use of Nutritional Status Report.
C.3 Data Analysis
The study employed quantitative correlational research designs.
Included in the data analysis the test results of the 30 students which is
presented using the Table from Ukidve, Seema (2015). International Journal
of Humanities and Management Sciences (IJHMS) Volume 3, Issue 2 (2015)
ISSN 23204044 (Online)

D. Bibliography
Ukidve, Seema (2015). International Journal of Humanities and Management
Sciences (IJHMS) Volume 3, Issue 2 (2015) ISSN 23204044 (Online)
Holleman, Andre and Andre, Heck. Modeling Human Growth
Other references

PaxsonC(2008b). Stature and Status: Height, Ability and Labour Market

Outcomes. J. Politic. Econ. 166(3): 499-532. Website: http://somesmallsensein aptitude test in mathematics. blogspot.com2006/08/Princeton-studycorrelates-height-and. html
Encyclopedia(2010):Height and Intelligence Retrived04/28/2010
Website http://www.statemaster.conferecyclopedia/height-and-intelligence
Fakuade RA (1977). Mathematics as a Service Subject. Journal of Science
Teachers Association of Nigeria. 16 (1).
Marsh HW(1990). The Structure of Academic Self Concept: The
Marsh/Shavelson Model. J. Edu. Psychol. 82: 623-636. Nwangwu IO (2005).
Quality Assurance in Public Secondary Schools,
Issues and Concerns. Nigeria Journal of Educational Administration and
Planning. 5(1):229-234.

Flow Chart of Data Gathering Procedure

Seeks Approval
Inform Consent
Test Administration
Data Analysis

Height Matters: A Mathematical Investigation

Marilyn R. Nueva/ Theresa A. Rocaberte
Proponents
Davao City Division
Math

Abstract

This study is being conducted to help determine relationship

between height and the pupils mathematical ability.
Using Quantitative Correlational Research Design, the testing was
done by comparing the height of 30 pupils and the result of the
Standardized Quantitative Results of 30 students age9 of Wireless
Elementary School.
Based on the result of the study also confirm the relationship
between height and scholastic achievement from psychological
point of view which stated that the taller the student is, the better
self steam and self-confidence he has, also he has a better
perception about his body. As a result his mathematical ability
will get better.
INTRODUCTION:

Determining the mathematical ability of the pupils is a great help both

to teachers and students. This would help the teacher in assessing the
students ability especially in handling individual differences and multiple
intelligence. However there is a dilemma in the process because only the
standardize tool made by experts will only be used where you will spend a lot
of money and effort before you can generate results. (Charoot Mathematical
Inst., 2016)
In the Philippines, teachers are asked to go down to the level of their
students. Most of them just presume that they knew already the ability of
their students in Mathematics even without any tool being used to analyze
because of the time constraints and the budget needed for the assessment
process. There is that need to easily find the mathematical talent through
accessible and easy to follow model in determining mathematical skills of the
students. (Philippine Char. Educ. Journal, 2015)
However, Case and Paxson (2008b) admitted that height positively is
associated with cognitive abilities (i.e. intelligence)they further opined that
height is positively correlated with cognitive abilities already at age 3 and
throughout childhood which affect academic performance. They argued

further that taller workers have an average higher wage because they are
more intelligent. Kim et al, (2003) conferment that the height of children
positively correlates with their academic performance he further asserted
that other quantities such as intelligence also show a positive correlation
with height. Similar conclusion was reached by Ogunshola (2009) who found
that heights of academically poor pupils were lower than the heights of
academically good ones. This implies that taller children usually have higher
academic performance than short children. Joel cited in Encyclopedia (2010)
stated that height is a biomarker of nutritional status or general mental and
physical health during development in addition, Owuamanam and
Owuamanam (2004) observed that physical inadequacy such as shortness in
height prevent the child from playing effectively with his age group and in
turn suffers deflated ego, which affects some academic skills. On the other
hand, they added that superior physical quality such as tallness enhances
the childs self - esteem predicts childrens school achievements and their
willingness to try hard at challenging tasks. This research attempted to
examine the relationship between height and academic performance of
pupils in mathematics aptitude test.
Methods
This study made use of quantitative correlational research design to measure the
association of height and the mathematical ability of the selected students in Wireless
Elementary School ages 9-12.
First, seeks approval from the school head of Wireless Elementary School.Choose 30
students in Grade 3who performed well in mathematics. Second, measure the height of 30
students in centimeters using the meter stick. Third, administered the mathematical ability
test to 30 respondents. Fourth, determine the level of correlation between height and
mathematical ability of students.
Results and Discussion
Height and Mathematical Ability
Table 1
MEAN, STANDARD DEVIATION AND RANGE OF THE BODY HEIGHT OF
THE PUPILS IN
WIRELESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sources of
variation
Body
Height(BH)
in
centimeters

Mean

SD

30

126.93

4.52

Table II
Correlation Analysis between the Body Height and Academic Performance of
Pupils in Mathematics Test

Sources of
variation
Body
Height(BH)
in
centimeters
Mathematica
l test
Conclusion

Mean

SD

RCAL

RTAB

RESULTS

30

126.93

4.52

0.78

0.361

Significant

20

12.03

4.00

The findings of this study showed that, a positively significant relationship

exists between body height and mathematical ability. This implies that height
positively relates to academic performance in Mathematics.
Recommendation
At birth the centile chart should be used to measure the height of the child
and if there is any indication of stuntedness in the growth, then growth
hormone could be applied to check shortness. School management should
outlaw the use of mischievous appellation with respect to shortness or
tallness, or any gesture that could imply that by teachers and
pupils/students.
Bibliography
Ukidve, Seema. (2015). International Journal of Humanities and Management
Sciences (IJHMS) Volume 3, Issue 2 (2015) ISSN 23204044 (Online).
Holleman, Andre and Andre, Heck. Modeling Human Growth.

Other References
PaxsonC(2008b). Stature and Status: Height, Ability and Labour Market
Outcomes. J. Politic. Econ. 166(3): 499-532. Website: http://somesmallsensein aptitude test in mathematics. blogspot.com2006/08/Princeton-studycorrelates-height-and. html
Encyclopedia(2010):Height and Intelligence Retrived04/28/2010
Website http://www.statemaster.conferecyclopedia/height-and-intelligence
Fakuade RA (1977). Mathematics as a Service Subject. Journal of Science
Teachers Association of Nigeria. 16 (1).

Marsh HW(1990). The Structure of Academic Self Concept: The

Marsh/Shavelson Model. J. Edu. Psychol. 82: 623-636. Nwangwu IO (2005).
Quality Assurance in Public Secondary Schools.
Issues and Concerns. Nigeria Journal of Educational Administration and
Planning. 5(1):229-234.