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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ966743
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jun
Pages: 11
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Estonian Science and Non-Science Students' Attitudes towards Mathematics at University Level
Kaldo, Indrek; Reiska, Priit
Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, v31 n2 p95-105 Jun 2012
This article investigates the attitudes and beliefs towards studying mathematics by university level students. A total of 970 randomly chosen, first year, Estonian bachelor students participated in the study (of which 498 were science students). Data were collected using a Likert-type scale questionnaire and analysed with a respect to field of study (science and non-science). Results of this study show that science students have a more positive attitude towards mathematics.
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Undergraduate Students, Likert Scales, Questionnaires, Majors (Students), Science Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Estonia
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