Research
“MATH ANXIETY”
CHAPTER 1
RESEARCH PROBLEM
Introduction
Mathematics is a core subject in completing the basic education in Malaysia. As stated in the Malaysian Philosophy of Education, the study of mathematics was incorporated in the education system to produce a competent individual who is able to apply the knowledge of mathematics effectively in their daily life, be responsible in solving problems and to efficiently make decisions. Tobias (1995) denoted mathematics anxiety as, "a feeling of tension and anxiety that appears when someone is engaged in the manipulation of figures to solve mathematical problems in both academic and daily-life situations". This chapter will explain the background of research, statement of the research problem, purpose of research, importance of research, limitations of research, definition of terms, and summary.
Background of Research
Research shows that psychological factors, such as math anxiety has an significant impact on the students' mathematics performance. It is of great importance to overcome such weaknesses among students in order to be able to compete globally, in such a sophisticated world which reckon totally on science, technology and mathematics. Moreover, it is going to majorly affect the efforts in Malaysia a fully developed nation by the year 2020. Students who receive low grades in mathematics are deemed to develop mathematics anxiety. Accordingly, such students are bound to avoid the study of mathematics or any other field of study which is directly or indirectly related to the application of mathematics. Mathematics is the gateway to those major fields, such as physician, engineering, computing, accounting and any other scientific fields. The insufficiency of employees in the related field is a matter of national concern.
Statement of Research Problem
The analysis considers the variables that give rise to the condition of math anxiety. This research on the causation of math anxiety is
CHAPTER 1
RESEARCH PROBLEM
Introduction
Mathematics is a core subject in completing the basic education in Malaysia. As stated in the Malaysian Philosophy of Education, the study of mathematics was incorporated in the education system to produce a competent individual who is able to apply the knowledge of mathematics effectively in their daily life, be responsible in solving problems and to efficiently make decisions. Tobias (1995) denoted mathematics anxiety as, "a feeling of tension and anxiety that appears when someone is engaged in the manipulation of figures to solve mathematical problems in both academic and daily-life situations". This chapter will explain the background of research, statement of the research problem, purpose of research, importance of research, limitations of research, definition of terms, and summary.
Background of Research
Research shows that psychological factors, such as math anxiety has an significant impact on the students' mathematics performance. It is of great importance to overcome such weaknesses among students in order to be able to compete globally, in such a sophisticated world which reckon totally on science, technology and mathematics. Moreover, it is going to majorly affect the efforts in Malaysia a fully developed nation by the year 2020. Students who receive low grades in mathematics are deemed to develop mathematics anxiety. Accordingly, such students are bound to avoid the study of mathematics or any other field of study which is directly or indirectly related to the application of mathematics. Mathematics is the gateway to those major fields, such as physician, engineering, computing, accounting and any other scientific fields. The insufficiency of employees in the related field is a matter of national concern.
Statement of Research Problem
The analysis considers the variables that give rise to the condition of math anxiety. This research on the causation of math anxiety is