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Math anxiety (MA) has been seen in research as one of the most important factors that play a role in the math achievements. It can positively correlate with several psychological variables: personality traits, test anxiety, working memory. Based on a review of literature in the present study it was expected the correlation between MA (and its perception) and motivation for learning, as well as the diversity of motivation and perception of mathematics depending on the level of education. In study of primary school pupils from grade 4 (n = 43) and 6 (n = 45), FS Math Anxiety Survey, consisting of 54 items and Work Preference Inventory, including 30 items concerning the motivation, have been used.MA was significantly higher in students form grade 4 than 6. There were no significant differences in motivation between both groups. Compared with the grade 6 sample, in grade 4 there has been stronger positive correlation between intrinsic motivation than intentional one with the perception of mathematics. In both groups it has been observed stronger correlation between MA and its perception than between math perception and motivation. The correlation between motivation for learning and perception of mathematics in students may be important for the development of intervention, aiming to reduce the level of math anxiety.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17951/j.2016.29.3.103
Date of publication: 2017-06-28 11:17:25
Date of submission: 2016-03-17 14:15:34
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