I. ABSTRACT

The existence of abstract reasoning makes abstract reasoning substantially difficult due the
presence of distracting features which disrupt the learning of students in statistical models and
make it harder to categorize and characterize the true reasoning patterns (Steenbruge, 2018). The
aim of this study was to determine the level of abstract reasoning of grade 12 students of
Olivarez College Tagaytay. The researchers used quantitative-descriptive research design to
describe the level of abstract reasoning skills of grade 12 students that were selected with the use
of stratified random sampling technique and slovin's formula. The researchers used an Abstract
Reasoning Test adapted questionnaire from Charles Spearman in gathering the needed data, and
utilized different statistical treatment such as frequency and percentage for the demographic
profile of the respondents, while weighted mean score in analyzing and interpreting the collected
data from the survey questionnaire. These studies revealed that the majority of the respondents
were female and grade 12 students. In addition, the researchers found out that the level of
abstract reasoning skills of students were below average because they lack logical reasoning. On
the other hand, the students are considered as aware of the presence of analytical thinking that
helps them to improve their performance in thinking skills. In general, the researchers concluded
that the Grade 12 students were inefficient in abstract reasoning. Overall, this study proved that
the level of abstract reasoning of grade 12 students in Olivarez College Tagaytay were poor and
needs improvement for better understanding. The researchers recommended having an
entertaining logical test and activities such as problem solving, mathematical puzzles, and
diagrams for the grade 12 students to improve their thinking and reasoning skills. It can help
students for better understanding and they can solve and identify the pattern easily.