The Influence of Mathematical Anxiety in Junior High School Students Performance

Mathematical anxiety is characterized by negative emotions, feelings of apprehension, and a heightened physiological response when faced with mathematical tasks. This study aims to investigate the relationship between mathematical anxiety and math performance of junior high school students in St. Paul University Surigao where there were 675 participated. The data gathered were analyzed using frequency and percentage distribution, mean and standard deviation, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Findings revealed that mathematical anxiety affects students’ mathematics performance. Thus, it is recommended that the school have relevant learning strategies and materials for improving mathematics teaching and learning effectiveness for the students.