Attitude and self-efficacy as correlates of mathematics academic achievement of senior secondary school students in Remo North

Asanre, Akorede
Abiodun, Taiwo Oluwadayo
Akinosi, Jamiu Atanda
Xulu, Ntuthuko S'bonelo

MEJ (Mathematics Education Journal)
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): MEJ Vol 9 No.1

This study looked at the connection between students’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and mathematics achievement among senior secondary school students in Remo North, Nigeria. Two research questions were raised. Using a correlational research design, data were collected from 500 students from 5 schools in Remo North via three validated instruments (MAS=0.928, MSES=0.882, and MAT= 0.88). Analysis revealed significant positive correlations between mathematics achievement and both attitude (r = .382, p < .05) and self-efficacy (r = .411, p < .05). Regression analysis showed that these variables jointly predicted 17.2% of the variance in achievement. The study concludes that students' attitude and self-efficacy is a significant determinant of their performance in mathematics.