The Prevalence of Mathematical Anxiety in a Business School: A Comparative Study across Subject Areas

Anna Howard; Jon Warwick

Article Details

The Prevalence of Mathematical Anxiety in a Business School: A Comparative Study across Subject Areas

Authors:

Anna Howard | Jon Warwick

Publisher:

Tishk International University (TIU)

Journal:

International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies Vol.3 Issue 2, pp.4-25

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001369507

pISSN:

2520-0968

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Abstract:

 Mathematical anxiety is a phenomenon linked to poor attainment in mathematics and restricted development of mathematical skills among those who are afflicted by it. Unfortunately most undergraduate courses in business related areas require the further study of mathematics to enable effective business decision making and students who suffer from mathematical anxiety are placed at risk of underperformanceor failure in such quantitative modules. This paper summarizes the results of a survey (n = 330) of students joining a university business school with a view to ascertaining the degree of mathematical anxiety exhibited by incoming students. Results of the survey show no significant differences in anxiety attributable to age or gender but significant differences attributable to level of study and subject area. Implications of the findingsfor a redesigned teaching approach are discussed drawing on suggestions from the literature surrounding mathematical anxiety.

Article Details

The Prevalence of Mathematical Anxiety in a Business School: A Comparative Study across Subject Areas

Authors:

Anna Howard | Jon Warwick

Publisher:

Tishk International University (TIU)

Journal:

International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies Vol.3 Issue 2, pp.4-25

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001369507

pISSN:

2520-0968

Mathematical Anxiety

Pedagogy

Mastery

Assessment

Issues

Article Details

The Prevalence of Mathematical Anxiety in a Business School: A Comparative Study across Subject Areas

Authors: Anna Howard | Jon Warwick

Publisher: Tishk International University (TIU)

Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies Vol.3 Issue 2, pp.4-25

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2016

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001369507

pISSN: 2520-0968

Mathematical Anxiety

Pedagogy

Mastery

Assessment

Issues

Authors:

Anna Howard | Jon Warwick

Publisher:

Tishk International University (TIU)

Journal:

International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies Vol.3 Issue 2, pp.4-25

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001369507

pISSN:

2520-0968