Demystifying The Mathematical Phobia Among Secondary School Students In Context Of Contemporary India

Authors

  • Sowmya Krishna Department of Mathematics, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560111- India. Author
  • K.G. Nagarathnamma Department of Mathematics, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560111- India. Author
  • Komala C S Department of Mathematics, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560111- India. Author
  • Padmaja C Department of Mathematics, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560111- India. Author
  • Deepa H A Department of Chemical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560111- India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/jktr8n41

Keywords:

Mathematical Phobia, Gender, Secondary school Students.

Abstract

Mathematical phobia, commonly referred to as math anxiety, is a significant barrier to academic achievement, particularly among secondary school students. This study aims to explore the causes, effects, and potential interventions for mathematical phobia in the context of contemporary India. The research examines the factors contributing to the prevalence of math anxiety, including cognitive, emotional, and environmental influences.

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Beilock, S. L., et al. (2010). Math anxiety and working memory: Process-oriented evidence for the role of anxiety in math performance. Cognitive Psychology, 61(3), 288- 309.

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Published

2024-12-23

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 03 (2024): Year 2024, Volume 53, Issue 3

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Demystifying The Mathematical Phobia Among Secondary School Students In Context Of Contemporary India (S. Krishna, K. . Nagarathnamma, K. C S, P. C, & D. . H A , Trans.). (2024). Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 53(03), 1346-1353. https://doi.org/10.48047/jktr8n41