Attitude Towards Mathematics and Academic Performance of Senior High School: Basis for an Intervention Program

The key purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between the attitude of Grade 11 students of Hungduan National High School toward learning mathematics and their Mathematics performance. This descriptive study utilized the Mathematics Attitude Scale by Yasar (2014) as the main instrument. The findings indicate that most students demonstrated positive views about their mathematical abilities; however, they were unsure about their enjoyment level and progress in math. In addition, they showed mixed feelings about mathematics, demonstrating a neutral disposition. Further, students showed signs of confusion about their levels of fear, anxiety, and distress concerning mathematics, demonstrating a multifaceted emotional connection with the subject. Notably, the level of their attitude toward learning Mathematics determines their Mathematics performance. In light of the findings, it is recommended that the attitude towards learning the subject should also be given attention, and varied strategies should be utilized to cater to the needs of students.