User:Ashim Bora

Ashim Bora Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Mathematics Diphu Govt. College

[1] A STUDY ON GENDER DIFFERENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN MATHEMATICS AMONG THE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN  KARBI ANGLONG DISTRICT OF ASSAM.

ABSTRACT : The present study focuses on gender differences and academic achievements in mathematics among the students studying in secondary schools situated in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. A descriptive survey method is used in the study. For this purpose a sample of 25 different schools is selected. From year 2006 to year 2010 ( 5 Years) 1100 male and equal number of female HSLC examinee are selected from these schools for the study. The investigator approached to the heads of all the selected schools and collected the marks obtained by the students from the mark sheet register maintained by the school authority. The collected data are systematically arranged in tabular form and then analyzed with statistical tools. The investigator found that there exists a significant difference between pass percentage of male and female students. The investigator also found that the socio economic conditions of parents affect the gender difference in the achievements in Mathematics in HSLC examination. The third finding of this study is that school Proprietorship is also responsible for gender differences regarding Mathematics achievements. At the end the paper investigator  presents some points to bridge the gender gap in the achievement in mathematics in HSLC examination in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Click Here

[2] A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE AND STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KARBI ANGLONG DISTRICT OF ASSAM.

ABSTRACT : The present study focuses on the relationship between teachers’ attitude and students’ mathematics achievement is secondary schools of Karbi Anglong district of Assam. We are adopting descriptive survey design in the study. One thousand eight hundred forty(1840) students of 45 high schools and higher secondary schools situated in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam are selected for the study. Forty eight (48) mathematics teachers are interviewed from the respective schools. Two research instruments (questionnaires) are used for data collection. The collected data are analysed using simple frequency and percentage method. The findings of the study reveal that there is a strong positive relationship between teachers’ attitude towards teaching mathematics and the academic achievement of the students in the subject mathematics.

[3] LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF THE HEADS OF SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

ABSTRACT : This paper describes the relationship between leadership quality of heads of schools and students’ mathematics achievements in secondary schools. The secondary schools situated in Karbi Anglong district of Assam state of Indian Republic constitute the population of the study. A total of 48 secondary school situated at different educational blocks of the district are chosen as sample for collection of data for the study. A wide variant of school environments and academic achievements in mathematics were revealed in the study. A total of 80 mathematics teachers working in the selected schools participated in the study. All the teachers have at least two academic years of experience with the same head of the school. A research instrument is designed by the investigator to collect data related to leadership quality of the heads of the institutions. The data related to achievements in mathematics were collected from school records of HSLC examinations, annual examinations from class IX to X and test examinations in class X. Collected data are analysed with statistical tools. The study reveals that there exist a strong relationship between school heads leadership qualities and students’ academic performances in the subject mathematics in secondary level. Heads’ attitude towards mathematics directly affects the achievements of students in mathematics.

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[4] STUDENTS’ BACKGROUND FACTORS  ASSOCIATED TO POOR MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCES  IN HIGH SCHOOLS OF KARBI ANGLONG DISTRICT OF ASSAM.

ABSTRACT : In this study, we report on a study examining those background factors of learners which are responsible for poor performances in school mathematics. A non experimental, exploratory and descriptive method is used to explore the factors that contribute to poor performances in mathematics. Data are collected from 30 public and private schools situated at different places of Karbi Anglong district of Assam. From each school a mean of 25 students studying in class IX and X are interviewed with questionnaire to collect data.35 mathematics teachers are selected from the participating schools to conduct interview through a questionnaire. Result indicates that a number of variables are responsible for their poor performances in the subject mathematics. The findings of the present study are important for improving the performances of the students in their school examinations. On the basis of the results we are suggesting some further suggestions.

[5] The Effect of Achievement, Gender and Class Room Context on School Students' Mathematical Beliefs

ABSTRACT : The influences of achievement, gender and classroom context on students’ mathematical beliefs were analyzed. In this present study the researchers adopt the descriptive survey method. All the students studying in class IX and X in secondary schools situated in Karbi Anglong district of Assam constitutes the population of the study. A sample of one thousand two hundred forty (1240) students were selectedfrom 48 secondary and higher secondary schools of Karbi Anglong for the study. A research instrument was developed by the researchers on the basis of modified Fennema Sherman Mathematics Attitude Scale to collect data for the study. The study reveals that there exists significant differences in attitude towards mathematics, between male-female students, rural-urban school students and public-private school students. Researchers find a strong positive correlation between students’ attitude towards Mathematics and their academic achievements in Mathematics. [http://episteme5.hbcse.tifr.res.in/index.php/episteme5/5/paper/download/76/26. Full Paper]

[6] An Evaluation of School Students' Attitude Towards Learning Mathematics

ABSTRACT : This study is undertaken to evaluate school students' attitude towards learning Mathematics. In this present study the researcher adopts the descriptive survey method. Al the students studying in class IX and X in secondary schools situated in Karbi Anglong district of Assam constitutes the population of the study. A sample of one thousand eight hundred forty (1840) students is elected from 48 secondary and higher secondary schools of Karbi Anglong for the study. The study investigates the difference in attitude of school students towards mathematics by gender, and environment of school.

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[7] Secondary School Students’ Attitude towards their Learning Geometry: A Survey on secondary secondary school students.

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The study explores secondary school students’ attitude towards learning geometry. In this present study the researcher adopts quantitative and descriptive survey method. All the students studying in class IX and X in secondary schools situated in Diphu town, Karbi Angling district of Assam constitutes the population of the study. Using stratified random sampling method, a sample of 400 students were drawn from 6 different schools. The research was done quantitatively by using a scale that comprised of 30 Likert-type questions. The study investigates the difference in attitude of school students towards learning geometry by gender, and management of school. The study reveals that there exist significant differences in attitude towards learning geometry between male-female students, government-private school students. Key words: Mathematics, geometry, attitude, learning.

[8]   EFFECTS OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT IN ASSAM, INDIA

[9]    Influence of parental socioeconomic status on students' academic achievement in mathematics: an investigation on secondary school students of Assam

[10]    Parents' socioeconomic status and pupils' mathematics achievement