Secondary school students' attitudes towards chemistry and physics subjects in Tarime-Mara, Tanzania
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Date
2013-09-10
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Tanzania Journal of Natural and Applied science
Abstract
This study examined students’ attitudes towards physics and chemistry in selected
secondary schools in Tarime-Mara, Tanzania. Three hundred (300) students in forms
III and IV from six selected ordinary level secondary schools both private and
government owned were involved in the study. Data were collected using validated
reliable questionnaire and analyzed by simple descriptive statistics determining
frequencies and percentages. It was found that female students had negative attitude
toward physics and chemistry compared to males. Positive attitude of male students
was associated with confidence, lack of anxiety, enjoyment, and good performance in
physics and chemistry. It is recommended that physics and chemistry teachers should
assist students, particularly female students develop positive attitude towards these
subjects by addressing issues which affect students’ confidence, enjoyment,
achievement and anxiety.
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Tanzania Journal of Natural and Applied science
Keywords
Secondary students, Participation, Physics, Chemistry, Gender, Tanzania