Mathematical Anxiety and Its Relation to Engineering Student Achievement at Local University

Mathematical anxiety is a negative emotion experienced towards mathematics, which can influence a student's achievement in the subject. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the relationship of mathematical anxiety with the achievement of engineering students at local universities. The design of the survey study used a quantitative approach and was conducted to obtain the necessary information. The Revised Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale (RMARS) questionnaire containing 35 items and using a five-point Likert scale was distributed to a total of 293 respondents who were selected through simple random sampling. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis, and inference and regression. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 23.0 was used to analyse the study data and then answer the research questions. The findings of the study revealed that the level of mathematical anxiety among engineering students was at a high level. In addition, the study showed that there was no significant relationship between mathematical anxiety and achievement of engineering students in terms of RMARS (r = 0.051, p = 0.381), GM (r = 0.102, p = 0.982), CM (r = 0.074, p = 0.205), and SE (r = 0.187, p = 0.001). A proposed improvement which could be implemented in future studies would be to increase the size of the sample and universities involved to study aspects of mathematical anxiety among engineering students. It is hoped that this study will be able to provide information to universities so that moral support can be provided to engineering students who have a high level of mathematical anxiety. Furthermore, this study is also expected to be a guide for further research in an effort to identify the factors that motivate engineering students to overcome the problem of mathematical anxiety.

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The Awareness of Social Studies Pre-Service Teachers About the Concept of Environmental Waste Recycling and Acrostics Trials

10.31219/osf.io/dsz7y ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Özlem Ulu Kalın ◽

Erol Koçoğlu

Keyword(s):

Social Studies ◽

Social Life ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Waste Recycling ◽

Social Studies Teachers ◽

High Level ◽

The Impact

Due to globalization and the impact of industrialization and urbanization, natural resources are wasted, and popular consumption leads to environmental waste. The problem of waste that deteriorates individual and social life is a prominent current issue. Recycling, described as the remanufacturing, production and employment of collected material, is an important solution to that problem. The present study aimed to determine the awareness of pre-service social studies teachers about the concept of environmental waste recycling and to analyze acrostic poems written by the participants. The study findings included the views of the pre-service social studies teachers. A semi-structured interview form was developed by the authors under expert supervision and employed to collect the views of the pre-service teachers. The pre-service teachers included in the study sample were assigned with simple random sampling technique and the study group included 162 pre-service social studies teachers. The descriptive survey model was employed in the study, the data were analyzed with content and descriptive analysis techniques to determine thematic codes. Furthermore, an acrostic poem authoring activity on the concept of recycling was conducted with the participants. The poems authored by the participants are presented as a category in a table in the findings section. The study findings revealed significant results on the recycling concept and processes. It was determined that the views of the participating pre-service social studies teachers reflected a high level of awareness on the concept of recycling and exhibited various perspectives on the implementation.

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Religious Fundamentalism as the Predictor of Secondary Students’ Obedience to Authority During Pandemic

KnE Social Sciences ◽

10.18502/kss.v4i15.8198 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tutut Chusniyah ◽

Nila Rosa Pratiwi ◽

Jainul Mukhaimin Nurofik ◽

Ahmad Shodiq

Keyword(s):

Secondary Students ◽

Junior High School ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Religious Fundamentalism ◽

R Value ◽

High Level ◽

Predictive Research ◽

Obedience To Authority

This study aims to evaluate the levels of SMPN 1 Ambulu Jember ( Junior High School 1 of Ambulu, Jember Regency) students’ obedience to authority, ascertain the levels of religious fundamentalism of the SMPN 1 Ambulu Jember students, and determine whether religious fundamentalism affects students’ obedience to authority. This study is quantitative predictive research, employing descriptive analysis and linear regression on the population of SMPN 1 Ambulu Jember students. The subjects were 139 students, chosen using proportional random sampling and simple random sampling. As for the instrumentals, the study used Obedient-Disobedient Tendency Scale with a reliability of 0.911 and Religious Fundamentalism Scale with a reliability of 0,758. The findings demonstrated that 52% of the subjects possess a low level of obedience to authority, whereas 55% of them have a high level of religious fundamentalism. The R-value obtained by the variable of hardiness on the variable of happiness was quite significant, namely 0.825. The R-square value of 0.680 also indicated that religious fundamentalism played a role in obedience to authority for 68% and 32% while having other factors as well. The significance value of 0.00 < 0.05 means that the research hypothesis is accepted. Keywords: religious fundamentalism, obedience, students

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MATHEMATICAL ANXIETY AMONG ENGINEERING STUDENTS

Infinity Journal ◽

10.22460/infinity.v8i2.p179-188 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 179

Author(s):

Rully Charitas Indra Prahmana ◽

Tri Sutanti ◽

Aji Prasetya Wibawa ◽

Ahmad Muhammad Diponegoro

Keyword(s):

Mathematics Anxiety ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Mathematics Learning ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Private University ◽

Mathematics Performance ◽

Classroom Culture ◽

Social Stereotypes ◽

Mathematical Anxiety ◽

Internal And External Factors

Mathematical anxiety has a negative relationship with mathematics performance and achievement. Further explained, mathematics anxiety has an indirect effect on mathematics performance. This research explores sources or factors related to mathematics anxiety among engineering students at a private university in Indonesia. A total of 47 engineering students participated in this survey that randomly chosen based on gender, major, and age. Two main factors are affecting the mathematics anxiety of engineering students, namely internal and external factors. The results show that mathematics anxiety among engineering students is manifested into three aspects. Firstly, the home aspects are talking about the influence of parents and sibling. Secondly, society's issues are discussing self-efficacy, social reinforcement to hate mathematics, and social stereotypes. Lastly, the classroom aspects are talking about the traditional mathematics learning process and classroom culture, namely the experience of learning mathematics in classrooms and relationships between friends during learning. The details of the statements under the aspects also highlight unique problems and are not covered by previous research in mathematical anxiety. Next, differences in mathematics anxiety by gender and faculty were examined.

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Desired characteristics of successful start-up entrepreneurs in Prachuap Kirikhan province

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478) ◽

10.20525/ijrbs.v10i4.1167 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 37-42

Author(s):

Bundit Anuyahong ◽

Wipanee Pengnate ◽

Kanjana Punoiam ◽

Supaporn Phatratkul ◽

Chatchawal Sangthongluan

Keyword(s):

Risk Taking ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Educational Background ◽

Technological Advancement ◽

Level Ii ◽

Start Up ◽

High Level

This study aims to (i) analyze desired characteristics of successful start-up entrepreneurs in Prachuap Kirikhan province, (ii) compare desired characteristics of successful start-up entrepreneurs in Prachuap Kirikhan province according to gender, age, educational background, investment, budget capital, entrepreneur experience, and a number of staff, and (iii) study additional suggestions. The research samples were 140- start-up entrepreneurs in Prachuap Kirikhan province derived through the Simple Random Sampling technique. The instruments used for collecting the data were the rating scale and open-ended questionnaire. Frequency, mean scores, Standard Deviation, t-Test, F-test, and content analysis were used for data analysis. The findings were (i) Desired characteristics of successful start-up entrepreneurs were at a high level (ii) Success of start-up business were ranked according to gender, educational background and number of staff and (iii) the additional suggestions were remarkably emphasized on using past and present experiences to adapt with the business; using technological advancement to reach a wider target group, and using new creativity and risk-taking to make a brand uniqueness.

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The Relationship Among Spirituality, Fear, and Mental Health on COVID-19 Among Adults: An Exploratory Research

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.815332 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Balan Rathakrishnan ◽

Soon Singh Bikar Singh ◽

Azizi Yahaya ◽

Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin ◽

Siti Fardaniah Abdul Aziz

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Well Being ◽

Study Data ◽

Moderate Level ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

High Level ◽

Mental Health Questionnaire ◽

The Relationship

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is impactful on all aspects of individuals’ lives, particularly mental health due to the fear and spirituality associated with the pandemic. Thus, purpose of this study was to identify the relationship among fear, spirituality, and mental health on COVID-19 among adults in Malaysia. This study also examines spirituality as a mediator in relationship between fear and mental health. The study involved around 280 adults in Malaysia. This research is a quantitative study. Data analysis method (SEM-PLS) has been used for data analysis. Based on descriptive analysis, mental health questionnaire indicated that 60.0% of them are at a poor level of mental health whereas 57.5% of respondents showed a moderate level of COVID-19 fear, and 60.4% of respondents owned moderate level of spiritual well-being. The results also demonstrated that respondents that have a high level of fear would have a high level of mental health; interestingly, those with a high level of spirituality will have a lower level of mental health. Findings indicated that spirituality significantly mediated the relationship between fear and mental health. This research will help to demonstrate how important spirituality values to control mental health to be more positive among adults in Malaysia. The main contributions of this study are to help come out with new intervention method for those who are mentally ill and need help.

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Hubungan dan Pengaruh Kesedaran Metakognitif Terhadap Pencapaian Matematik Pengurusan dalam kalangan Pelajar Diploma Pemasaran Politeknik Malaysia

Asian Pendidikan ◽

10.53797/aspen.v1i1.7.2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 55-62

Keyword(s):

Student Achievement ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Study Data ◽

Metacognitive Awareness ◽

Survey Study ◽

Problem Solver ◽

Improve Student Achievement ◽

The Relationship

This survey study aims to identify the relationship and influence of metacognitive awareness variables on academic achievement among polytechnic students on mathematics subjects. This quantitative study involved 510 students from four polytechnics as respondents. Study data were obtained through a questionnaire adapted from the Metacognitive Awareness Instrument (MAI). Student achievement is measured through the results of their Average Gathering of Points (HPNM) which is converted to a five-point scale. Study data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21. Descriptive analysis (mean and standard deviation) and inferential analysis of parametric statistical tests (Pearson correlation and multiple regression) were performed to answer the research questions and hypotheses. The findings of the study shows that there is a significant relationship and influence between metacognitive awareness variables on the achievement of polytechnic students in Business Mathematics. Suggestions for improvement and further study have been given as a continuation of this study. Metacognitive awareness can improve student achievement. Metacognitive awareness plays an important role in helping students stayed focus in their learning process and be a good problem solver.

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PENGARUH PEMBOBOTAN DAN JENIS PENILAI TERHADAP FUNGSI INFORMASI TES PERFORMANSI

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan ◽

10.21831/pep.v16i1.1123 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 384-406

Author(s):

Wakhinuddin S

Keyword(s):

Rating Scales ◽

Performance Test ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Study Data ◽

Performance Tests ◽

Information Function ◽

Interaction Factor ◽

Scale Test

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh skala penilaian dengan pembobotan (SPPP), tanpa pembobotan (SPTP), penilai internal dan eksternal terhadap fungsi informasi tes performansi. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan eksperimen pada tujuh SMK di Sumatera Barat; melibatkan sampel 864 subjek dan 46 performansi. Pengambilan sampel dengan metode random sampel sederhana, penempatan subjek dengan metode random matriks sampel. Data dikumpulkan dengan tes performansi dan dianalisis dengan metode Rasch. Analisis data penelitian menggunakan Anava (desain faktorial 2x2). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Fungsi informasi tes SPPP lebih tinggi daripada fungsi informasi tes SPTP; 2) Fungsi informasi tes oleh penilai eksternal lebih tinggi daripada fungsi informasi tes oleh penilai internal; 3) Faktor interaksi antara ragam tes performansi dan kelompok penilai mempengaruhi fungsi informasi tes.Kata kunci: tes performansi, fungsi informasi tes, skala penilaian dengan pembobotan, skala penilaian tanpa pembobotan, penilai internal dan penilai eksternal ______________________________________________________________ THE INFLUENCE OF PERFORMANCE TESTS WITH WEIGHTING AND ASSESSOR TYPE ON INFORMATION FUNCTION OF PERFORMANCE TESTAbstract The objective of this research was to investigate the influence of weighted and unweighted rating scales, and internal and external assessors on information function of performance test. The study was conducted on the even semester of 2004 at seven vocational schools in West Sumatera, involving 864 students and 46 performances. The sample was drawn by using simple random sampling technique, and placement was done by means of random matrix method. Factorial 2x2 design was adopted in this study. Data were collected through a performance test, and analyzed by using Rasch and two-way analysis of variance. The results of the research are: (1) the information function of the weighted rating scale test was more effective than the unweighted rating scale test, (2) the information function of the student’s test assessed by external assessors was higher than that assessed by internal assessors, (3) The interaction factor between types of performance test (weighted and unweighted) and assessor groups (internal and external) affected the information function of test, (4) the information function of unweighted rating scale used by internal assessors was higher than that used by external assessors, (5) the information function of unweighted rating scale used by internal assessors was higher than the information function of weighted rating scale used by internal assessors, (6) the information function of weighted rating scale used by external assessors was higher than that of weighted rating scale used by internal assessors, (7) the information function of weighted rating scale used by external assessors was higher than that of unweighted rating scale used by internal assessors.Keywords: Performance test, informations function, weighted rating scale, unweighted rating scale, internal assessor and eksternal assessor

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An Initial Research: The Level of Environmental Awareness and Knowledge among Homestay Operators in Selangor, Malaysia

International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering - 2 ◽

10.35940/ijrte.b1079.0782s319 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2S3) ◽

pp. 452-455

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Environmental Awareness ◽

Environmentally Friendly ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Mean Value ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Accommodation Sector ◽

High Level ◽

International Visitors

Malaysia is a popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia. An increase of tourist arrivals (both domestic and international visitors) to Malaysia has seen a yearly increase in the number of accommodation available, especially those that are environmentally friendly. However, being environmentally friendly is a challenge for the tourism industry, especially when involving the accommodation sector. This is evidenced by the findings of a previous study that issues related to environmental sustainability are among problems faced by homestays in Malaysia. Since environmental awareness has been increasing across the world, these issues are important aspects that should be explored, especially relating to the tourism industry and specifically in the accommodation sector. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the level of environmental awareness and knowledge among homestay operators in Selangor, Malaysia. In this preliminary study, 100 respondents were involved, who were selected using simple random sampling among homestay operators in Selangor, Malaysia. The descriptive analysis was done using SPSS software. The results show that the mean value for environmental awareness and knowledge is good. This shows that there is a high level of awareness and knowledge among homestay operators.

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SIKAP MASYARAKAT TERHADAP ALIH FUNGSI LAHAN RUANG TERBUKA HIJAU (RTH) MENJADI AREAL PERTAMBANGAN BATU

Jurnal Hutan Tropis ◽

10.20527/jht.v8i1.8162 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 71

Author(s):

Tsabita Naqiyya ◽

Hari Kaskoyo ◽

Rommy Qurniati

Keyword(s):

Global Warming ◽

Willingness To Pay ◽

Open Space ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Quantitative Descriptive Analysis ◽

Mining Community ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

High Level

Global warming is a problem that must be faced by living things. To reduce global warming by providing Green Open Space (GOS). GOS in the city of Bandar Lampung has experienced a broad decline due to the rampant land conversion as happened at Bukit Sukamenanti, due to the existence of rock mining. The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes of the community, the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes and willingness to pay the community to maintain open green space. The sampling method used was simple random sampling with a total of 93 respondents consisting of 35 miners and 58 non-miners. Data collection uses observation, interview and literature studies. Data analysis using quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results of the study is the attitude of the community refused to change land use as much as 66.5%. The level of knowledge has a very significant positive relationship to the attitude of the non mining community, but has a non-significant negative relationship between the level of knowledge and the attitude of the mining community. The higher the level of knowledge the community is not the miner, the more positive his attitude will be. But for the mining community, even though they have a high level of knowledge, they do not have an influence on attitudes because of the economic needs that must be met from mining. Total value of willingness to pay the community to maintain green open space is IDR 89.185.648/month.

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ANALISIS KEPUASAN KONSUMEN TERHADAP PRODUK SAMBAL KEMASAN UNTUK FORMULASI PERBAIKAN STRATEGI PRODUK

BISMA ◽

10.19184/bisma.v15i1.21960 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 47

Author(s):

Fitriani Rahayu ◽

Cecep Barkah ◽

Arianis Chan ◽

Pratami Wulan Tresna

Keyword(s):

Customer Satisfaction ◽

Service Quality ◽

Consumer Satisfaction ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Marketing Strategies ◽

Level Of Satisfaction ◽

High Level

Consumers have a high level of satisfaction with the quality of taste, flavour variants, packaging quality, price, and service quality of Sambel Gendang, while consumers have a low level of satisfaction with the level of spiciness of the product. This study aims to investigate the level of consumer satisfaction and formulate product strategy improvements to be proposed by considering customer satisfaction. Therefore, consumers can repurchase the products and become Sambel Gendang customers. This research uses descriptive analysis research with a quantitative approach. The population of this study was Sambel Gendang consumers. A total of 60 people were taken as samples by using probability sampling technique, and simple random sampling method. The results of this study revealed that 43.3% of respondents were satisfied with the taste quality, 41.7% were dissatisfied with the level of spiciness, 35% were satisfied with the flavour variant, 53.3% were satisfied with the packaging, 41.7% were satisfied with the price, 46.7% were satisfied with the service quality. The proposed marketing strategy by considering customer satisfaction is focused on product and promotion strategies to increase the sales market. Keywords: business, customer satisfaction, product, marketing strategies.

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