Effect of Gender, Attitude towards Mathematics, and T.V.Watching on Mathematics Achievement of Secondary School Students

Dr. Ali Imam; Ruchi Srivastav

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2015

Effect of Gender, Attitude towards Mathematics, and T.V.Watching on Mathematics Achievement of Secondary School Students

Dr. Ali Imam, Ruchi Srivastav

Abstract :

This study examined the influence of gender, attitude towards mathematics, and T.V. watching on mathematics achievement. The population of this study consists of 793 males and 334 females from 14 secondary schools of Central Uttar Pradesh (India). The Mathematics Attitude Scale, Mathematics Achievement Test and A Personal and Familial Background assessment Questionnaire were used for data collection, while t–test used for statistical analysis. The results of the analysis showed that the male students as well as female students were equally good in mathematics achievement. Attitude of the students was the main determinant of achievement in mathematics. There was positive co–relation between attitude towards math and achievement in mathematics. Amount of time student on T.V. watching was negatively associated with math achievement of students.