Investigating Students’ Attitude towards Learning Mathematics

• Published in: International electronic journal of mathematics education Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 207 - 231
• Main Authors: Mazana, Mzomwe Yahya, Montero, Calkin Suero, Casmir, Respickius Olifage
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: East Sussex International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Academic Achievement; African Languages; Age Differences; Attitudes; Beliefs; Business Education; College Students; Educational Attainment; Educational Environment; Educational Practices; Electronic Journals; Elementary School Students; Engineering Technology; Environmental Influences; Failure; Foreign Countries; Grades (Scholastic); Influence of Technology; Learning; Low Achievement; Mathematical Applications; Mathematical Aptitude; Mathematics; Mathematics Achievement; Mathematics Activities; Mathematics Anxiety; Mathematics Curriculum; Mathematics Education; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Mathematics Tests; Negative Attitudes; Outcomes of Education; Positive Attitudes; Relevance (Education); Secondary School Students; Self Esteem; Student Attitudes; Student Motivation; Students; Teaching Methods; Tanzania

Students’ learning of and performance in mathematics is affected by a number of factors, including students’ attitude towards the subject, teachers instructional practices, and school environment. This study was conducted to investigate students’ attitudes towards learning mathematics in Tanzania. I...