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@article{184080,
        author = {HC Lalneihpuii and Dr. Vanlaltanpuii and Zoramsanga},
        title = {Mathematics achievement of secondary school students in Aizawl West, Mizoram: influence of gender, locale, and parental education},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {178-187},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184080},
        abstract = {This study investigated the mathematics achievement of secondary school students in Aizawl West Constituency, Mizoram, with emphasis on gender, locale, and parental educational qualifications. A sample of 291 students was assessed using the standardized Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT-IAKT) developed by Imam and Khatoon. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent t-tests to examine overall achievement levels and group differences. The findings indicated generally low levels of mathematics achievement across the student population. While gender and locale were not found to be significant factors, parental education demonstrated a notable influence, with students of graduate parents performing better than those of less-educated parents. The study highlights the importance of parental educational background in shaping students’ mathematical performance and calls for targeted interventions to support learners from disadvantaged educational contexts.},
        keywords = {Mathematics achievement, Mizoram, Locale, Gender, Parental education.},
        month = {September},
        }