Mathematics Self-Efficacy as a Predictor of Academic Achievement in Mathematics of Higher Secondary School Students

Abstract

The Aim of this study was to find out the significant difference between Mathematics Self-Efficacy of Higher Secondary School Students with respect to Gender, Board of Affiliation, Type of School and Management of the School. The Sample of the study was selected by using Simple Random Sampling technique which includes 1050 Higher Secondary School Students in Chennai. Survey Method was used to collect data. Mathematics Self-Efficacy was measured using the Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scale. Differential Analysis was the Statistical Technique used. Study reveals that there exists a significant difference in the Mathematics Self-Efficacy of the Higher Secondary School Students with respect to Gender, Board of Affiliation, Type of School and Management of the School. Based on the results, the Students need to be encouraged to develop their Mathematics Self-Efficacy as they have a role in keeping the Mathematics Marks in check.