Sarcouncil Journal of Education and Sociology

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between mathematics anxiety and students’ academic performance among 52 Grade 10 students at Dologon National High School Kiharong Annex, Kiharong Maramag Bukidnon during the 2024-2025 academic year. Using descriptive statistics and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, the research found that srudents demonstrated very satisfactory academic performance and moderate anxiety level. The Pearson correlation revealed a significant moderate negative correlation relationship (r=-.563,p=0.00) between mathematics anxiety and academic performance, the findings suggest that when the level of mathematics anxiety increases the smaller the academic performance is (vice versa). The study highlights the importance of addressing anxiety through targeted interventions such as positive learning environment, collaboration which provide support system among students as this leads to long term impacts towards the higher education particularly in STEM fields