THE INFECT OF STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARD LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLIS, BORNO STATE" NIGERIA"

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of students Attitude towards learning mathematics among Secondary Schools in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State. The purpose of the study was to assess the Attitude of students toward learning mathematics among students and academic performance based on attitude and to know the differences in the mean achievement score of students that have good attitude. The sample population of the study consisted of five (5) secondary schools using purposive sampling. In order to achieve this, three specific objectives and three research questions were raised. The study is carried out on the basis of Survey Research Design involving the use of questionnaire as the major instrument for data collection. The data collected were presented and analyzed using mean and percentage using a single approach of data analysis and simple percentages was used. In general, the implication of these findings could serve as a guideline for teachers, educational practitioners and curriculum developers so that they can ensure that the utilized educational policies, methodologies and activities would help students improve their academic self-concept as well as positive attitudes toward school subjects including mathematics.