A Study on Academic Performance of Students in Mathematics in Assam, India

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 Academic performance of Students in Mathematics is not up to the required standard in Assam. In view of this, we thought to study the Academic performance of Secondary school Students in Mathematics in Dibrugarh district, Assam, India. The significance of the study is profound and multifaceted. It impacts various aspects of Mathematical education, teaching methodologies, learning outcome and experience of Students and society at large. It helps to find out the learning gaps as well as the factors associated with Academic performance of Students. The study is imperative to enhance educational outcomes in Mathematics and cultivate a conducive learning environment. We adopted Descriptive cum Normative survey method and Cross-Sectional design. We observed that Students showed overall poor Academic performance in Mathematics. However urban school Students exhibit better performance than rural school Students. Certain Students exhibited a pronounced enthusiasm and curiosity for learning Mathematics, whereas majority displayed signs of anxiety or indifference. Teachers, policymakers and communities can work together to create an environment that fosters Mathematical proficiency and set Students on a path to academic and professional success.