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The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. A STUDY ON ‘LEARNING MATHEMATICS’ AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Section A-Research paper ISSN 2063-5346 A STUDY ON ‘LEARNING MATHEMATICS’ AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS K Ramya1, N Mani2 & K Karpagam PG & Research Department of Mathematics, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), India E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] & [email protected] Abstract Mathematics is a branch of science that deals with numbers and operations. In this paper, we have discussed the major issues and difficulties faced by the students in learning mathematics. Finally, we have suggested some solutions to overcome the troubles faced by the students. Some teaching methods have been suggested to make the learning process more attentive and effective. This study gives the reasons for the students having negative attitude towards mathematics. Keywords: Learning issues in mathematics, solutions, methodology, teacher’s motivation. Introduction Mathematics plays a vital role in our daily life. Mathematics is surrounded in our lives in many ways like civic, professional, cultural, etc. Mathematics is often a challenging subject for the students to choose it as their degree. Now-a-days, there is a poor performance among the students to choose mathematics as their career. Researchers identified that the difficulties in maths start from elementary school and typically it continues till their masters. The issue is that the students face mathematics as difficult in their elementary school itself and the progress continues in secondary school, so that they find mathematics as difficult to choose it as their degree course. The problem arises due to lack of perceptual skills, language, reasoning, memory, etc. Despite, to provide quality education in mathematics, there are a greater number of issues in teaching and learning mathematics. The issues are related to classroom management, culture, lack of efficient teachers, lack of teaching supports, lack of references, lack of time management, inequity, etc. Some places do not have proper classroom facilities, 7148 Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special Issue 5), 7148-7156 A STUDY ON ‘LEARNING MATHEMATICS’ AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Section A-Research paper ISSN 2063-5346 seating arrangement and finally there is a lack of technology for teaching and learning mathematics. Role of Mathematics Mathematics provides an effective way of building mental discipline and encourages logical reasoning and mental rigor. In addition, mathematical knowledge plays a crucial role in understanding the contents of other school subjects such as science, social studies, and even music and art. Mathematics plays an unique role in society. Mathematics is all around us. It is included in our daily life from morning to night. eg. Ringing of an alarm, marks in the exam, etc. Students Perception on Mathematics Students’ belief and attitude towards mathematics teaching and learning plays an important role in mathematics education. Now-a-days, the number of students choosing Mathematics in higher education goes on decreasing. Some students hate maths because they think it is very dull. They don’t get excited about numbers, tables or formulas. They always think that maths is difficult to understand and solve. One of the main reasons for students not choosing mathematics is their lack of understanding and having a low content-based knowledge. This makes them have a negative perception about mathematics. Students attitude towards mathematics can be influence by many factors like gender, motivation, emotion, self-confidence, etc., Objective of the study This study is to create awareness  on the impact of ‘Mathematics’ on the society at large and Education in particular suggesting solutions  to get rid of the mind block towards Mathematics  on the usefulness, power and beauty of Mathematics Importance & Relevance of the study  The fear and unwillingness to study Mathematics among the high school students is increasing in an alarming rate.  This, if not addressed upon might result in a chaotic situation leading to a generation which will be ‘Math’ illiterates. 7149 Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special Issue 5), 7148-7156 A STUDY ON ‘LEARNING MATHEMATICS’ AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Section A-Research paper ISSN 2063-5346  This study would definitely enable the students to think and create awareness on the importance of Mathematics in everyday life.  This also will bring out the need for studying Mathematics which enhances the logical thinking, leading to creativity and innovation. Research Methodology  Primary Data is collected from the respondents within Coimbatore city with the help of a structured questionnaire using Convenience sampling.  Relevant Statistical tools are used to analyse the data collected regarding the various levels of Fear for Mathematics, the reasons and their effect on the Society and especially Education.  Data on the impact of Mathematics in Higher Education are also collected and analysed which when implemented will lead to increased creativity and innovative research. Statistical Tools Statistics is a branch of Mathematics that deals with Data. Some of the tools of Statistics that are used extensively in research can be listed as Correlation, Regression, Chi- Square Distribution, Analysis of Variance etc. In these days of Big Data and Data analytics, researchers seek the help of Statistical Software like R-Programming, SPSS, SAS and others. The ease with which the data are classified, grouped and analysed with this software is remarkable and they are indeed a boon to the researchers. The use of diagrammatic representation and the Chi Square analysis for testing the relationships are highlighted in this paper. Analysis and Interpretation Statistical Tools The following statistical tools are used for the study:  Percentage Analysis  Diagram Analysis  Chi-square Analysis 7150 Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special Issue 5), 7148-7156 A STUDY ON ‘LEARNING MATHEMATICS’ AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Section A-Research paper ISSN 2063-5346 Percentage Analysis Simple percentage analysis is used by the researcher for the analysis and interpretation of the collected data. Diagram Analysis The percentage are expressed in diagrams, since the visualization will give a clear picture about the data and it is also very attractive. Chi-square Analysis Chi-square analysis is used to test whether the two characteristics are independent or not. In other words, the chi-square test is used to test whether one of the factors has significant influence over the other factor. It is expressed as ( ) ∑[ ] ( )( ) Where is the observed frequency is the expected frequency Diagram Analysis 1. Distribution of people based on Age Age Group No. of Respondents Percentage 13-15 109 55.33 16-18 88 44.67 Grand Total 197 100 7151 Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special Issue 5), 7148-7156 A STUDY ON ‘LEARNING MATHEMATICS’ AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Section A-Research paper ISSN 2063-5346 Age [CATE GORY [CATE NAME] GORY [PERC NAME] ENT… [PERC ENT… 2. Class of Study Class No. of Respondents Percentage 11th std -12th std 81 41.12 9th std - 10th std 116 58.88 Grand Total 197 100 Class of Study [CATEG ORY [CATEG NAME] ORY [PERCE NAME] NTAGE] [PERCE NTAGE] 3. Reason for choosing Mathematics Reason No. of Respondents Percentage Easy 20 10.15 Interesting 130 65.99 Useful for life 47 23.86 Grand Total 197 100 7152 Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special Issue 5), 7148-7156 A STUDY ON ‘LEARNING MATHEMATICS’ AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Section A-Research paper ISSN 2063-5346 Reason Useful forEasy life [PERCEN [PERCEN TAGE] TAGE] Interestin g [PERCEN TAGE] 4. Board of Study Board of Study No. of Respondents Percentage CBSE 2 1.02 Matriculation 21 10.66 State Board 174 88.32 Grand Total 197 100 Board of Study 174 State Board 88.32% 21 Matriculation 10.66% 2 CBSE 1.02% 0 50 100 150 200 5. Years of Studying Mathematics Years No. of Respondents Percentage 10 - 12 years 126 63.96 4-6 years 15 7.61 7-9 years 47 23.86 Below 3 years 9 4.57 Grand Total 197 100 7153 Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special Issue 5), 7148-7156 A STUDY ON ‘LEARNING MATHEMATICS’ AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Section A-Research paper ISSN 2063-5346 Years of studying Mathematics 126 63.96 47 15 23.86 9 7.61 4.57 10 - 12 years 4-6 years 7-9 years below 3 years Percentage Analysis 1. Difficulty in Mathematics Difficulty No. of Responses Percentage Can’t mug up and reproduce 10 5.07 Each Problem is Different 58 29.44 More time needed to study 29 14.72 Need to Practice 57 28.93 Understanding the logic 43 21.82 Grand Total 197 100 From the above table, we observe that the majority of the students feel that each problem is different in Mathematics. 2. Suggestions for making Mathematics Easy Suggestions No. of Responses Percentage Connect it with Real Life 98 49.74 Encourage students 21 10.65 Give Individual Attention 30 15.22 Reduce Syllabus 37 18.78 Others 11 5.58 Grand Total 197 100 From the above table, we observe that the majority of the students suggest that Mathematics should be connected with real life to make it easy. Chi-Square Analysis Based on Chi-square analysis, the following findings are made: 1. There is an association between choosing favourite subject and board of studying. 7154 Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special Issue 5), 7148-7156 A STUDY ON ‘LEARNING MATHEMATICS’ AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Section A-Research paper ISSN 2063-5346 2. There is no association between board of study and choosing Mathematics in 11th standard. 3. There is an association between years of studying Mathematics and not liking Mathematics. 4. There is no association between board of study and not getting good marks in Mathematics. 5. There is an association between years of studying Mathematics and suggestions for making Mathematics easy. Conclusion Mathematics has an essential part in our life. Mathematics develops in critical and logical thinking. In recent days, the students started disliking Mathematics in their secondary level or higher secondary level. Some students feel that teaching and learning process are now-a-days getting worser and this is the main cause of less interest in Mathematics. 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