Authors : Rosemarie C. Arcaya, Edilmar P. Masuhay

Volume/Issue : Volume 4 - 2019, Issue 9 - September

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Abstract : Informants of Siargao Island were investigated to source out a phenomena that described the common lived experiences of mathematicians. Study employs a phenomenological research on Descriptive Phenomenology which utilized purposive sampling, in- depth interview, and analyzed data under Giorgi’s patterns. Findings revealed that 35 concepts were formulated from 157 significant meaning units, and were categorized into 13 propositions, and 4 themes were extracted. Findings, concluded that mathematics prepares anyone to be self-reflective, dependable, intelligent, self-reliant and trustworthy. Proven ones that mathematics wizards are self-made individuals, they worked for excellence. Insights are brought forward that this study has been explored to supports aspirant mathematicians, extended comprehensions against mathematics complexes and paradoxes, enlightened or lights up educational curriculum makers, provides mathematics teachers and trainers ample truths about the essence of being a mathematics wizard: their habits, beliefs and aspirations.

Keywords : Mathematics, Mathematicians, Lived- Experiences, Excellence, Siargao Island.