Abstract
![CDATA[In this study, we examined whether generalised mathematics anxiety, application of mathematics in science anxiety, and positive attitudes towards mathematics influenced adolescents’ intentions to study biology, chemistry, and physics in Grades 11 and 12. Participants were 477 students in Grades 8–10 from two schools in Western Sydney. Girls reported higher levels of generalised mathematics anxiety and application of mathematics in science anxiety. Positive attitudes towards mathematics were a significant and positive predictor of students’ intentions to study all science subjects, while application of mathematics in science anxiety was a negative predictor of students’ intentions to study chemistry and physics.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mathematical Confluences and Journeys: Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 3 - 7 July 2022, Launceston, Australia |
| Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
| Pages | 370-377 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781920846336 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
| Event | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Conference - Duration: 3 Jul 2022 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Conference |
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| Period | 3/07/22 → … |