The study aimed to determine the significant effect of RME approach towards the development of students life skills and performance in mathematics. Specifically, it sought to identify the level of utilization of RME approach, level of students life skills, level of student mathematical performance, significant effect of RME approach on the students life skills and performance in mathematics. The study utilized the descriptive method design of research. The focus of the study was 192 Grade 11 HUMSS senior high school students of Biñan Integrated National High School, Division of Biñan City. They were invited to respond to the research question. A researcher designed questionnaire served as the primary tool to gather the necessary data. Statistical analysis included calculating the mean, standard deviation, percentage, and regression analysis. This research found that the level of utilization of the RME Approach as to contextualized learning, mathematical model, individualization, and interactivity was remarked as very highly utilized by the students. The students level of performance during formative assessment approaching proficiency. The result showed that in formative tests, students somehow partially developed their skills in answering the formative test. On the other hand, the level of students performance during summative assessment was marked as proficient. It only means that the RME approach, when integrated into classroom discussion, helps our students increase their performance in mathematics. In addition, there is significant effect in the utilization of RME approach to the student life skill. Furthermore, the null hypothesis was rejected and implies that the utilization of RME approach were found to have effect to students mathematical performance in terms of formative and summative assessment. The teacher may use this approach fit to the skills and knowledge of the students. In line with this, they become more engaged in the learning process and think critically and may understand the concept of mathematics, specifically General Mathematics. For the future researcher, it is highly suggested to continue this research by validating the information gathered from large numbers of respondents, enhancing the instructional materials and different areas of mathematics.

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