Level of Academic Achievement in Mathematics among Higher Secondary School Students

Abstract

The Aim of this study is to find out the Level of Academic Achievement in Mathematics among Higher Secondary School Students. The Sample of the study was selected by using Random Sampling technique which includes 1050 Higher Secondary School Students in Chennai. Normative Survey Method was used to collect data. Percentage analysis was the Statistical Technique used. Study reveals that there exists a Moderate Level of Academic Achievement in Mathematics among Higher Secondary School Students with respect to their Personal Variables (Gender, Single Parent, Single Child, Type of Family, Parents Education, Parents Occupation and Monthly Income of the Family) and School related Variables (Board of Affiliation, Subject Group, Type of the School and School Management). Based on the results, it was recommended that the Mathematics Teachers should increase their Students’ Interest in Mathematics by using moderately difficult task. If the mathematics problem is too easy, it will be boring or embarrassing and may communicate the feeling that the teacher doubts their abilities; a too-difficult problem will re-enforce low self-efficacy. The target for difficulty is slightly above the students’ current mathematics ability level. The Students need to be encouraged to develop their Interest in Mathematics as they have a role in keeping the Mathematics Marks in check.