Mathematics Anxiety and Choice of Subject Among Junior Secondary School Students

Abstract

Mathematics anxiety has been found to negatively impact students academic performance, and the trend is pervasive in our society. The purpose of this study was to determine whether math anxiety will predict students choice of subject. A total of one hundred and sixty-six junior secondary school students participated in the study. The Maths Anxiety Scale (MAS) was used to measure the respondents level of math anxiety. Their subject choice was indicated in the demographic section. The linear regression analysis conducted on the data revealed that math anxiety positively and statistically predicted students choice of subject. The findings and practical implications of the study are discussed.

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“…Although, mathematics is a compulsory subject in the educational system of Nigeria (Adebule & Ayoola, 2015; Asikhia, 2021; Oyinloye & Popoola, 2013). However, teaching and learning mathematics are contingent on mental capabilities (Agashi & Adeniyi, 2021).Consequently, mathematics is perceived by most students as a frightening subject (Ifdil et al, 2019), thus decreasing mathematics enthusiasm among the learners. Research in recent years has underscored the trend of mathematics decline in Nigeria (Agberotimi et (Bottino et al, 2007), critical geometry skills(Yang & Chen, 2010), and arithmetic procedures (Moreno & Durán, 2004).…”