A Study on the effect on the interest in mathematics in relation to gender of student

Authors

  • Nabha Prakash Kawale Department of Mathematics, Research Scholar, CSJM University, Kanpur

Keywords:

gender variation, math self-concept, mathematics, achievement, reciprocal

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate the mathematical development of middle school pupils in Taiwan. Structural equation mode ling was used to look at how students' math confidence and performance changed over time. In the first wave, “1,256 Taiwanese seventh graders took part, and in the second, the number dropped to 1,211. According to the results, we found. The reciprocal effects model was supported, and the effects of achievement tended to become stronger and more systematic, and first, all longitudinal effects were significant: (a) prior mathematics achievement significantly predicted subsequent math self-concept (skill development model), and (b) prior math self-concept significantly predicted subsequent mathematics achievement (self-enhancement model”). Second, there was clear evidence of a gender gap in both math confidence and performance. When comparing males and girls, guys had a considerably better perception of their own arithmetic skills, whereas girls performed better in math. These results were examined in light of their significance for encouraging pupils to pursue mathematics.

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31-12-2014

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Nabha Prakash Kawale. (2014). A Study on the effect on the interest in mathematics in relation to gender of student. International Journal for Research Publication and Seminar, 5(2). Retrieved from https://jrps.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/756

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2014): Volume 5 | Issue 2 | Jul-Dec 2014

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