May – June 2020 ISSN: 0193-4120 Page No. 10148 - 10158 10148 Published by: The Mattingley Publishing Co., Inc. Dr. Margarita C. Marcos - Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines Dr. Gener S. Subia - Wesleyan University – Philippines, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines Dr. Philip P. Ermita -University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines Article Info Volume 83 Page Number: 10148 - 10158 Publication Issue: May - June 2020 Article History Article Received: 19 November 2019 Revised: 27 January 2020 Accepted: 24 February 2020 Publication: 18 May 2020 Abstract: This study was conducted to explore the entry competencies and performance in Mathematics of first-year engineering students in state technological universities in Region 3 in the Philippines. It utilized descriptive-correlational research design using researcher-made-tests as instruments of the study. The respondents scored average in the test in General Mathematics and below average in Probability and Statistics, Pre-Calculus and Basic Calculus. Overall, the entry competency in Mathematics of first-year engineering students is low. As to the respondents’ performance in Engineering Mathematics, they are at an average level. Additionally, those students with high entry competencies in mathematics performed better in their engineering math. Based on the findings and conclusions the following are recommended and offered by the researcher: senior high school mathematics teachers may teach Probability and Statistics, Pre-Calculus and Basic Calculus the way it may be easily learned and understood by their students. They may consider applying effective strategies for each subject that will make the students engaged in the teaching and learning process. Likewise, Engineering Mathematics Test (EMT) developed by the researchers may be adopted by the deans of the College of Engineering to be their instrument in choosing students who want to enroll in the said course. Keywords: Calculus, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical. Engineering, Probability and Statistics INTRODUCTION The performance of the country's public high school students in the National Achievement Test (NAT) had been on the decline and was significantly lower than the passing mean percentage score (MPS) of 75%. The Department of Education (DepEd) data showed that the average NAT performance of public high school students from School Year 2007-2008 to School Year 2011-2012 was significantly lower at 50% [1], implying that Filipino students were very poor and had very low competencies, especially in science and mathematics. The said figures showed that something might be wrong in the Philippine educational system that required a change in curricula and restructuring of the basic education curriculum. President Benigno Aquino III responded to the change when in a historic moment for advocates of educational standards, he signed into law Republic Act (RA) 10533, most popularly known as the K to 12 program on May 15, 2013. With the said curricular reform, the current educational system aims to provide mastery of skills for lifelong learners and prepare them for career opportunities. Furthermore, in implementing 13 years of basic education, the Philippines will measure up to the global standards for students and Entry Competencies and Performance in Mathematics of First Year Engineering Students in State Universities in Region 3