Logistic Analysis on Students Attitude in Mathematics

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the influence socio-demographic variables and factors on students’ attitude in mathematics. A total of 90 students in the public schools in Davao City division were identified through stratified random sampling. The study utilized a descriptive-predictive design. Adapted survey questionnaires which focused on parental influence, teachers emotional support, and attitude were utilized in the gathering of data. Frequency and Percentage, Mean, and Logistic Regression analysis were used as statistical tools of the study. Results revealed that the socio- demographic profile of students showed higher number of female respondents than their male counterpart. Most student-respondents were 16 years old and above. Also, the level of the factors revealed very high ratings on parental influence, teachers emotional support, and attitude. Teachers emotional support and attitude obtained the highest mean rating while parental influence recorded the lowest mean rating. Additionally, the profile of students’ attitude in mathematics showed higher number of students who have very satisfactory attitude in mathematics. Further, teachers emotional support and parental influence significantly influenced students’ attitude in mathematics. Teachers emotional support has the highest degree of influence to the attitude of students in mathematics.