SIGMA: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika
Vol. 17 No. 2: Desember 2025

WHO FEARS MATH MORE? GENDER INSIGHTS INTO MATHEMATICS ANXIETY

Marpaung, Rissa Isabella Taruli (Unknown)
Marpaung, Tulus Joseph Herianto (Unknown)
Marpaung, Rony Genevent Tonang (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine gender differences in mathematics anxiety among junior high school students at SMP Sangkara Medan in the 2024/2025 academic year. A quantitative comparative design was employed involving 35 students from grades 7 and 8. Data were collected using a validated mathematics anxiety questionnaire and analyzed using an independent samples t-test. The results revealed no statistically significant difference in mathematics anxiety between male and female students. These findings suggest that mathematics anxiety is a universal and context-dependent phenomenon, rather than an issue inherently associated with gender, highlighting the importance of inclusive instructional approaches.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sigma

Publisher

Subject

Mathematics Other

Description

The aim of this journal is to publish research in mathematics education including teaching and learning, curriculum development, learning environments, teacher education, educational technology, and educational development from many kinds of research such as survey, research and development, ...