This study was conducted to assess the relationship between motivational strategies, student engagement and academic performance of students in mathematics. It utilized a quantitative design using the descriptive-correlational method of research. The respondents were 144 first year to third year BSED Mathematics students in one state colleges in the Davao Region. The stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents. There were two sets of standardized instruments and a researcher-made instrument used in the study. That three questionnaires underwent validation and pilot testing. Statistical tools used were the mean and Pearson r. Findings suggested that motivational strategies and student engagement is manifested. On the other hand, students’ academic achievement in mathematics is very satisfactory. The result showed that motivational strategies and student engagement have no significant relationship to academic performance in mathematics. It is recommended that future researchers may use different variables that could influence students’ academic performance in mathematics. Additionally, they may measure other variable such as determining the general weighted average of the student’s math scores rather than administering a summative test and looking at the results.