Presenting the Model of Influencing Factors on Mathematical Progress - Structural Equation Model Approach

Subject Areas : International Journal of Mathematical Modelling & Computations

Arezoo Hajian ¹ , M. A. Fariborzi Araghi ^{2 *} , Amin Mahmoodi Kebria ³

1 - Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 - Department of Mathematics, Islamic Azad university, Central Tehran branch
3 - Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

Received: 2024-03-07 Accepted : 2024-06-15 Published : 2024-12-09

Keywords: Model presentation, Mathematics, Structural equations, Academic achievement,

Abstract :

Considering the challenges that exist in improving mathematics education and
students' mathematical progress, the issue that is raised is what factors affect
students' mathematical progress. The purpose of this research is to investigate the
factors affecting maths performance and provide a model of students' mathematical
progress. To evaluate the conceptual model of the research, first, by using a
qualitative approach, the factors affecting mathematical progress were identified.
Then, by designing a researcher-made questionnaire and considering students'
maths scores as a measure of mathematical progress, the necessary data were
collected by distributing the questionnaire amongst 384 students of the secondary
level in schools in 22 districts of Tehran. In the following, after the descriptive
analysis and the validity and reliability test of the questionnaires, the data were
analysed using structural equation modelling. The results of the research showed
that at 95% confidence level, the learning environment variables, teachers'
emotional support, teachers' teaching methods, students' interest, students'
motivation and values, the quality and initiative of learning and students' selfefficacy have a positive and significant effect on their mathematical progress. Also,
the results of the research showed that family income and parents' education have
a positive and significant effect on students' mathematical progress.

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