A Comparative Study on the Assessment of Mathematical Studies between Mainland and River Island

Abstract

The significance of Mathematics is well known across the globe. Mathematics as a discipline of learning is included in curriculum at different stages of education. National Curriculum Framework, 2005 has given importance to learning of Mathematics in India. But it has seen that Attitude of Teachers and Students towards Mathematics is not up to the required standard. In view of this, we thought to analysis the Attitude towards teaching of Mathematics between the Secondary school Teachers of Mainland (Jorhat) and River Island (Majuli) and Attitude towards learning of Mathematics between the Secondary schools Students of Mainland (Jorhat) and River Island (Majuli), Assam, India. The significance of study is profound and multifaceted. It impacts various aspects of Mathematical education, teaching methodologies, learning outcome and experience of Students. We adopted Descriptive cum Normative Survey method and Cross Sectional design. We observed that Teachers of Mainland showed better Attitude than the Teachers of River Island towards teaching of Mathematics and Students of Mainland also possess better Attitude than the Students of River Island towards learning of Mathematics. The Study has been delimited to Teachers teaching Mathematics in 9^th and 10^th grade and Students of 9^th and 10^th grade. The Attitudes of Teachers and Students towards Mathematics are imperative to enhance educational outcomes in Mathematics and cultivate a conducive learning environment. Stakeholders can collaboratively strive towards fostering positive Attitudes towards Mathematics and ensuring fair access to quality education for all Students.