Students’ attitudes towards post ordinary level secondary mathematics in Tabora, Tanzania

Students’ attitude towards mathematics has been a factor known to influence students’ achievement in mathematics. The purpose of this study was to find out the students attitude towards mathematics at three selected secondary schools in Tabora Municipality, Tanzania. A questionnaire was administered to students and asked about their anxiety, confidence and enjoyment in mathematics. The results showed that males were more anxious compared to females whereas females’ confidence in their ability and enjoyment tends to match with that of males’. This study recommend establishment of single-sex boarding schools as they provide courageous environment and bring positive attitude towards learning behaviour including in mathematics.