Mathematics Anxiety as a Predictor of Academic Achievement in Mathematics among Higher Secondary School Students

Authors

  • Nandhini M SRF Research Scholar, Department of Education, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • A Subramanian Assistant Professor & Head-in-Charge, Department of Education, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JPMRS/2021(3)147

Keywords:

Mathematics Anxiety, Achievement in Mathematics, Correlational Analysis, Higher Secondary Students

Abstract

The Aim of this study is to find out the relationship between Mathematics Anxiety and Achievement in Mathematics of Higher Secondary School Students. The Sample of the study was selected by using Simple Random Sampling technique which includes 1050 Higher Secondary School Students in Chennai. Normative Survey Method was used to collect data. Mathematics Anxiety was measured using the Mathematics Anxiety Scale. Correlational Analysis was the Statistical Technique used. Study reveals that there exist a Negative Correlation between Mathematics Anxiety and Achievement in Mathematics. Results shows that higher the Mathematics Anxiety, lower the Achievement in Mathematics. Based on the results, it was recommended that, Mathematics Teachers should be trained periodically in order to have ideas of innovative approaches of Teaching Mathematics to avoid Anxiety.

Author Biographies

  • Nandhini M, SRF Research Scholar, Department of Education, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Nandhini M, SRF Research Scholar, Department of Education, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • A Subramanian, Assistant Professor & Head-in-Charge, Department of Education, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

    A Subramanian, Assistant Professor & Head-in-Charge, Department of Education, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Published

2021-12-10

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2021): Volume 3 Issue 4

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Articles