Factors influencing values of mathematics among mathematics students in tertiary level
List of Authors
  • Adibah Nur Mohamad Basir , Mohd Rijal Ilias

Keyword
  • Value in Mathematics, Students’ Attitude, Teacher Presentation, Students’ Interest

Abstract
  • The purpose of this study is to determine the factors which influence students’ values of mathematics during learning process for Mathematics subjects. Questionnaires were distributed to Education Mathematics’ students. Total respondents are 60 students. Dependent variable is values of mathematics and three independent variables are students’ attitudes toward mathematics, teacher presentation of content and interest in mathematics. Data was analysed by using SPSS statistical tool. ANOVA test used to determine significant factors towards values in mathematics and path analysis testing the established hypotheses. The result indicated that two out of three factors shows a significant factor. It means that attitudes toward mathematics and teacher presentation of content plays an important role to develop students’ value in mathematics not only today but for long life learning.

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