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Influence Of Students' Attitudes To The Learning Of Mathematics On Their Academic Achievements
[A CASE STUDY OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JALINGO METROPOLIS]
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1.3 Objective of the study
The main
objective of the study is to examine the influence of students'
attitudes to the learning of mathematics on their academic achievements
in senior secondary schools in jalingo metropolis. Specifically, the
study aims:
i. examine if the students’ attitude towards the study of mathematics affects their academic performance in examination
ii.
investigate how teacher’s qualification and teaching methods students’
academic performance in mathematics examination in secondary schools
iii. evaluate if the sex of the student a determinant in his or her attitude towards studying of mathematics
1.4 Research Questions
Based on the research objectives, the following research questions were proffered to guide the study:
1. Does students’ attitude towards the study of mathematics affect their academic performance in examination?
2.
Is teacher’s qualification and teaching methods students’ academic
performance in mathematics examination ion secondary schools?
3. Is sex of the student a determinant in his or her attitude towards studying of mathematics ?
1.5 Significance of the Study
The
aim is to educate the present and new incoming generations on the
likely variables perceived to be affecting learning and teaching of
mathematics in secondary schools, resulting to the persistent rate of
failure in the subject. A person’s attitude to an idea or object
determines what the person thinks, feels and how the person would like
to act or behave towards that idea or the object. Therefore, the
students’ attitude towards their teachers’ qualification could influence
their attitude towards learning mathematics or any other school subject
and subsequently, academic performance in examinations. Students more
often than not, judge their teachers in such areas as the teachers’
knowledge of the subject matter, communication, ability and the choice
of appropriate teaching method, class management and leadership style. A
teacher who is rated high on these indices in the eye of the students
is likely to enjoy the confidence, respect and admiration of his/her
students and vice versa and in the process become their role model,
mentor and inspirator in the subject taught.
By examining the
different perceptions, attitudes, belief and myths of mathematics that
parents, former students and even community people and policy makers
hold, there is a potential for such perceptions, attitudes, beliefs and
myths to be challenged, promoted or discouraged scientifically with
proofs. The information obtained will enhance better strategies and
measures, information and understanding for promoting
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study examined students’ attitudes towards the learning of mathematics in secondary schools in Jalingo Metropolis, Nigeria. The seemingly misconceptions by students, parents, teachers and even Government officials that mathematics is a difficult subject necessitated this study. The objectives of the study were to; determine the extent to which students’ attitude towards mathematics affect their academic performance in examinations; establish the relationship between teachersâ ... Continue reading---
