MATHEMATICS ANXIETY: A STUDY ON SECONDARY STUDENTS OF KOLASIB

This study aims to assess the level of mathematics anxiety among secondary school students in Kolasib town. It also focuses on studying mathematics anxiety with reference to the type of management of the schools they are currently attending and the type of school management under which they completed Class VIII (elementary stage). The study was carried out through a descriptive survey method, and for collection of data, the Mathematics Anxiety Scale developed by the investigator was used. Stratified Random Sampling was employed to collect a sample of 98 secondary school students studying in Government and Private secondary schools in Kolasib. It was found that the largest proportion of students experience an average level of mathematics anxiety. A significant difference in mathematics anxiety was found between students in Government and Private schools whereas no significant difference was found in mathematics anxiety based on the type of school (Government or Private) attended at the Class VIII level (Elementary level of education). Keywords: Mathematics Anxiety, Secondary Students, Type Of School Management.