Abstract
Mathematics is one of the subject that continuously learn from kindergarten up to university level. From simple learning numbers until the complex level, mathematics is one of core subject that need to be mastered in Malaysia. This study aims to identify significant factors that influencing mathematics performance among secondary school in East Coast areas. The factors that being studies are learning style, self-motivation and study environment. Besides, some of demographic variables also being studied. There are 223 students from four different secondary schools in East Coast area were involved as respondents for this study. Questionnaire was given and Multiple Linear Regression was applied. It was found that self-motivation is a significant factor that influences mathematics performance. This shows that student who highly motivated will perform better in mathematics subject.
Highlights
Mathematics is a must subject for all students to take since primary school until secondary school as stated by Malaysia Education System
This study was carried out to identify the significant factors that influencing mathematics performance. It shows that mathematics performance does not influence by different between gender
Self-motivation and study environment, only self-motivation gives a significant impact on mathematics performance
Summary
Mathematics is a must subject for all students to take since primary school until secondary school as stated by Malaysia Education System. Mathematics is to be learned in the school but students should be able to apply mathematical ideas later on in their life. Learning mathematics is a continuous process and not limited to the education purpose only. It is a body of knowledge in the area of science and technology. It contributes to the purposes of general education where children become useful members of the community
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