Author: Mbuthia Ngunjiri
Laikipia University
P.O. Box 1100 – 20300. Nyahururu, Kenya
Author Email address: mbuthiangunjiri@gmail.com
Abstract
This study examined the influence of students’ self-efficacy beliefs on attitude towards mathematics of secondary school students in Laikipia County, Kenya. Cross sectional survey design was employed in the study. The target population consisted of all 8357 Form Four students in the County. A sample of 392 respondents was selected for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Cronbach’s alpha was used to determine the reliability of research instruments. Data was analyzed using inferential techniques. The study findings revealed that students’ self-efficacy beliefs makes a significant contribution to students’ attitudes towards mathematics. The study concluded that mathematics teachers should apply appropriate mathematics self-efficacy enhancement strategies in improving students’ attitudes towards mathematics for better performance in mathematics.
Keywords: Mathematics attitude; Self- efficacy Beliefs, Mathematics performance, mathematics self-efficacy enhancement
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Suggested Citation
Mbuthia, N. (2020). Self- efficacy beliefs as a predictor of attitudes towards mathematics among secondary school students in Laikipia County, Kenya. African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 7(2), 144-152. Available online at http://arjess.org/education-research/self-efficacy-beliefs-as-a-predictor-of-attitudes-towards-mathematics-among-secondary-school-students-in-laikipia-county-kenya.pdf
