Achievement and Attitude Towards Mathematics Among Senior Sec ondary Students in Relation to Learning Styles and School Climate
Sr No: 5
Page No: 65-79
Language: English
Authors: Dr. Puja Tripathi
Received: 2025-12-25
Accepted: 2025-12-27
Published Date: 2026-01-05
Abstract:
The present study investigates the achievement and attitude towards mathematics among senior secondary students in relation to their learning styles and perceived school climate. Mathematics achievement and atti-tude are crucial indicators of students’ academic success, yet wide variations are observed among learners despite uniform instructional practices. The study adopted a descriptive survey method. The sample consist-ed of senior secondary students studying mathematics, selected from government schools through an appro-priate sampling technique. Standardized tools were used to measure learning styles, attitude towards mathe-matics, and school climate, while academic achievement was assessed using students’ mathematics exami-nation scores. Statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, and correlation analysis were em-ployed to analyze the data. The findings revealed significant differences in students’ achievement and atti-tude towards mathematics across different learning styles and school climate dimensions. A positive rela-tionship was found between supportive school climate, effective learning styles, and higher achievement in mathematics. The study highlights the importance of learner-centered instructional strategies and a positive school climate in enhancing students’ mathematical performance and attitude. The findings have important implications for teachers, school administrators, and educational planners in designing inclusive and effective mathematics learning environments.
Keywords: Mathematics achievement, Attitude towards mathematics, Learning styles, School climate, Sen ior secondary students