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@article{189659,
        author = {MAMIDI SASI SHEKHAR},
        title = {Attitude towards Mathematics and Achievement of Secondary School Students in Andhra Pradesh: A Study of Guntur District},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {6616-6622},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189659},
        abstract = {The present study examines the attitude towards Mathematics and its relationship with academic achievement among secondary school students in Andhra Pradesh, with special reference to Guntur District. Mathematics is a core subject at the secondary level and plays a vital role in developing logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. However, many students, particularly at the 9th and 10th class levels, develop negative attitudes towards Mathematics, which adversely affect their academic performance. The study aims to assess students’ attitude towards Mathematics, their level of achievement, and the influence of selected demographic variables. A normative survey method was adopted for the study. A sample of 200 secondary school students studying in 9th and 10th classes was selected through stratified random sampling, representing gender, locality, class, school type, management, and community. Data were collected using a standardized Mathematics Attitude Scale and Mathematics achievement scores obtained from school records. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between attitude towards Mathematics and academic achievement. Significant differences were observed in students’ attitude and achievement with respect to class, locality, and school-related variables. The study concludes that developing a positive attitude towards Mathematics is essential for improving academic achievement among secondary school students and emphasizes the need for learner-centred teaching strategies and supportive classroom practices.},
        keywords = {Attitude towards Mathematics, Academic Achievement, Secondary School Students, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh},
        month = {December},
        }