ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS AND THEIR MATEMATICAL INTEREST IN RELATION TO CERTAIN SELECTED VARIABLES

Abstract

This paper attempts to study the academic achievement of high school students in mathematics and their mathematical interest in relation to certain selected variables in Himachal Pradesh. The sample included 400 students of Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh by employing random sampling techniques. Data were collected from Sen. Sec. School students by using standardised questionnaire. The tool used for the study was developed by Dr. Uma Tondon and Ashok Pal. The findings of the study reveals that there is no significant difference in the academic achievement in mathematics of High school students, although the males students of high schools possess slightly more interest in mathematics.