IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr.A.Mohankumar; Dr.P.Sekar

Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2018

Problem Solving Ability in Mathematics and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students

Dr. A. Mohankumar, Dr. P. Sekar

Abstract :

Mathematics is a body of knowledge that opens up the mind to logical reasoning, analytical thinking hence improves the ability for creative thinking, deep focusing and clarity of thought and precision. But, many students often face academic failure and become more deviant in present day context. An attempt is made to know the problem solving ability among the secondary students. The present study is designed to make out the status of problem solving ability of 9^th standard students. The sample consists of four hundred and thirty two IX standard students from Chennai and Tiruvallore districts, Tamilnadu. Random stratified random sampling method has been adopted for sample selection. However, the secondary (Ninthstandard) students are moderate in problem solving ability and average in academic achievement in mathematics. Similarly, the ninth standard students have positive correlation between problem solving ability and academic achievement of mathematics.