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.