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Predictors of Licensure Examination Performance of Mathematics Teacher Education Graduates
Open AccessJournal Type: Research ArticleSubject: EducationSubject Field: Higher Education ResearchVolume:195, Issue: 1, April, 2026Publish Date: 20 April 2026

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Pages: 484-500

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between multiple predictors and licensure examination performance among 13 Bachelor of Secondary Education – Mathematics graduates of Eastern Samar State University – Salcedo Campus. Specifically, it assessed socio-demographic backgrounds (age, sex, civil status, parents’ education and occupation), academic performance (grades in general education, professional education, specialization, and overall GWA), extent of licensure preparation (review duration, strategies, and materials), and psychological readiness (test anxiety and self-efficacy) as potential determinants of overall BLEPT ratings. Descriptive statistics revealed that most examinees were single females aged 23–24, with parents who had predominantly secondary-level education and informal-sector occupations. Academic performance was uniformly strong, with 54–77% earning “Very Good” marks across subject areas. Preparation practices were multi-modal, featuring moderate-term review (85%), self-study (92%), coaching center attendance (85%), and widespread use of review manuals, textbooks, and online resources. Psychological measures indicated moderate test anxiety (M = 2.65) and moderate–high self-efficacy (M = 2.97). Chi-square tests of independence found no significant associations between BLEPT performance and socio-demographics (except mother’s occupation, (χ² = 14.30, df = 6, p = 0.026, V = 0.742), academic grades (χ² = 9.43, df = 6, p = 0.151), or preparation variables (all p > 0.05). Test anxiety likewise showed no significant effect (χ² = 3.58, df = 6, p = 0.734), whereas self-efficacy emerged as the sole significant psychological predictor (χ² = 9.83, df = 3, p = 0.020, V = 0.870). These results show that parents’ occupation (mother) and individual self-belief matter in shaping licensure outcomes, suggesting that targeted interventions to improve examinees’ self-efficacy and support systems may enhance BLEPT success. This also implies that review programs should focus on boosting self-efficacy and building stronger support networks to help future examinees pass the licensure examination.

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