Mathematics Anxiety in Undergraduate Business Studies Students
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| Title: | Mathematics Anxiety in Undergraduate Business Studies Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Orla McCullagh, Maria Ryan, Olivia Fitzmaurice |
| Source: | Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications. 2024 43(2):125-146. |
| Availability: | Oxford University Press. Great Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX2 6DP, UK. Tel: +44-1865-353907; Fax: +44-1865-353485; e-mail: jnls.cust.serv@oxfordjournals.org; Web site: http://teamat.oxfordjournals.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Business Education, Mathematics Anxiety, Majors (Students), Course Selection (Students), Gender Differences, Beliefs, Self Efficacy |
| Geographic Terms: | Ireland |
| DOI: | 10.1093/teamat/hrae001 |
| ISSN: | 0268-3679 1471-6976 |
| Abstract: | Performance in mathematics can be attributed to factors other than mathematical ability. A growing body of literature examines the significant impact of mathematics anxiety (MA) on mathematical performance and individuals' choices concerning study and career pathways. However, much of the focus has been on science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects, renowned for their high mathematical content. This study examines the prevalence, characteristics and influence of MA in undergraduate business studies students. In all aspects of business, there is a strong impetus for the adoption of artificial intelligence, data analytics and machine learning, prompting reform of business studies curricula. Hence, this is a critical juncture at which to examine MA within this cohort. We survey undergraduate business studies students using the Mathematics Anxiety Scale-UK as a measure of participants' MA and examine its relevance in business major selection. Gender emerges as a key differentiating factor in levels of MA and the selection of business majors. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1427607 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Performance in mathematics can be attributed to factors other than mathematical ability. A growing body of literature examines the significant impact of mathematics anxiety (MA) on mathematical performance and individuals' choices concerning study and career pathways. However, much of the focus has been on science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects, renowned for their high mathematical content. This study examines the prevalence, characteristics and influence of MA in undergraduate business studies students. In all aspects of business, there is a strong impetus for the adoption of artificial intelligence, data analytics and machine learning, prompting reform of business studies curricula. Hence, this is a critical juncture at which to examine MA within this cohort. We survey undergraduate business studies students using the Mathematics Anxiety Scale-UK as a measure of participants' MA and examine its relevance in business major selection. Gender emerges as a key differentiating factor in levels of MA and the selection of business majors. |
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| ISSN: | 0268-3679 1471-6976 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/teamat/hrae001 |
