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The relationship between mathematics self-efficacy and achievement in mathematics

Year: 2009

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between Mathematics Self-Efficacy and achievement in Mathematics. Three hundred and fifty-two (352) Senior Secondary 2 students in Oyo State were used for the study. Three hypotheses were used. The results show no significant difference between male and female achievement in Mathematics. Also, no significant difference was also obtained between male and female Mathematics Self-Efficacy and Mathematics achievement. The paper recommend that teacher should find ways of enhancing Mathematics Self- Efficacy in student and should place emphasis on student's confidence to succeed in Mathematics achievement.

Source: Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2009.01.169

Authors: Aremu Ayotola, Tella Adedeji

Institutions: University of Ibadan, Osun State University

Language: English

Topic: Education, Achievement, and Giftedness

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2068271552

FWCI: 7.069

Cites: 19

Cited by: 164

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