Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)
- Volume 28 Issue 6
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- Pages.1-16
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- 2007
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- 1226-1688(pISSN)
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- 2234-408X(eISSN)
Mathematics Anxiety by Mathematical Learning Style and the Grade in School: Elementary School Students
수학학습유형과 학년에 따른 초등학생의 수학불안에 관한 연구
- Lee, Sae Na (Youngdong University) ;
- Han, Suk Sil ;
- Yi, Seunghun
- Received : 2007.06.30
- Accepted : 2007.11.16
- Published : 2007.12.01
Abstract
In this study of mathematics anxiety, mathematical learning style, and grade in school, 1,264 elementary students completed the Mathematics Anxiety Scale(Lee, 2005) and the Mathematical Learning Style Scale(Yang & Whang, 2005) for elementary school students. Analysis of their responses showed that anxiety about mathematics increased with grade in school. Among sub-factors of mathematics anxiety, the subject itself, learners' attitude, and learning environment increased the anxiety of upper grade students. Motivation, initiative, and regulation styles of learning mathematics were found to be important factors in the mathematics anxiety of elementary school students.
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