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The document is a survey assessing the attitudes of Grade 11 students towards learning mathematics and the influence of peer pressure. It includes sections on confidence in mathematics, the importance of mathematics, engagement in mathematics, and various aspects of peer pressure such as social belongingness and educational support. The survey uses a Likert scale for students to express their agreement or disagreement with each statement.

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The document is a survey assessing the attitudes of Grade 11 students towards learning mathematics and the influence of peer pressure. It includes sections on confidence in mathematics, the importance of mathematics, engagement in mathematics, and various aspects of peer pressure such as social belongingness and educational support. The survey uses a Likert scale for students to express their agreement or disagreement with each statement.

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PEER PRESSURE AND ATTITUDE

TOWARDS LEARNING MATHEMATICS AMONG GRADE 11 STUDENTS

Name (optional): ____________________ Grade Level & Section: ________

Instruction: Please check the number that corresponds to your answer.

5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Neutral 2 – Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree

I. Attitude Towards Learning Mathematics

A. Confidence in Mathematics 5 4 3 2 1
1. I want to develop my mathematical skills.
2. I get a great deal of satisfaction out of solving a
mathematics problem.
3.Mathematics helps develop the mind and teaches a
person to think.
4. Mathematics is one of my most dreaded subjects.
5. My mind goes blank, and I am unable to think clearly
when working with mathematics.
6. Studying mathematics makes me uncomfortable
7. Mathematics makes me uncomfortable.
8. I am always under a terrible strain in math class.
9. It makes me nervous to even think about having
to do a mathematics problem.
10. Mathematics does not scare me at all
11. I have a lot of self-confidence when it comes to
mathematics.
12. I am able to solve mathematics problems
without too much difficulty.
13. I expect to do fairly well in any math class I
take.
14. I feel a sense of insecurity when attempting
mathematics.
15. I learn mathematics easily.
16. I am confident that I could learn advanced
mathematics.
17. I would like to avoid using mathematics in
college.
18. I am comfortable expressing my own ideas on
how to look for solutions to a difficult problem in
math.
19. I am comfortable answering questions in math
class
20. I believe I am good at solving math problems.
21. I am good at using formulas to work out
Circumference and Area of a circle.
B. Importance of Mathematics 5 4 3 2 1
1. Mathematics is a very worthwhile and necessary
subject.
2. Mathematics is important in everyday life.
3. Mathematics is one of the most important subjects for
people to study.
4. High school math courses would be very helpful no
matter what I decide to study.
5. I can think of many ways that I use math outside of
school.
6. I plan to take as much mathematics as I can during
my education.
7. I think studying advanced mathematics is useful.
8. I believe studying math helps me with problem
solving in other areas.
9. A strong math background could help me in my
professional life.
10. I know the application of Circumference of a
circle in real life.
C. Engagement of Mathematics 5 4 3 2 1
1. When I hear the word mathematics, I have a feeling
of dislike.
2. I am always confused in my mathematics class.
3. I have usually enjoyed studying mathematics in
school.
4. Mathematics is dull and boring.
5. I like to solve new problems in mathematics.
6. I would prefer to do an assignment in math than
to write an essay.
7. I really like mathematics.
8. I am happier in a math class than in any other
class.
9. Mathematics is a very interesting subject.
10. I am willing to take more than the required
amount of mathematics.
11. The challenge of math appeals to me.
12. I like the topic of Measurement.

Source: Students’ attitudes towards learning mathematics (Sanchal and


Sharma, 2017)

II. Peer Pressure

A. Social Belongingness 5 4 3 2 1
1. I spend a lot of time with my peer group.
2. My friends and I share problems with each other.
3. My friends give me advice in my problems
4. My friend and I do school activities.
5. I and my friends share thoughts and opinions to
strengthen our bonds.
B. Curiosity 5 4 3 2 1
1. I like to do something new.
2. I want to explore my capabilities to do things.
3. I am curious about having vices.
4. I want to explore my teenage years.
5. I want to experience relationships.
C. Cultural-Parenting Orientation 5 4 3 2 1
1. I have to ask my parents permission to do most
things.
2. My parents worry that I am up to something they
won’t like.
3. My parents want me to follow their directions even
if I disagree with their reasons.
4. My parents encourage me to give my ideas and
opinions even if I might disagree.
5. My parents warn me not to go out along with my
friends at night.
D. Educational 5 4 3 2 1
1. My friends help me on what to do in my academic
performance in school.
2. My friends inspire me to work hard in my studies.
3. We always help each other with academic
difficulties.
4. I am always focused in class with my peers.
5. My friends assistance in group discussion assisted
to improve my grades.

Source: Students, Peer Pressure and their Academic Performance in School


(Moldes et al., 2019)

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