​JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN GENERAL, TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION

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Vol.1, Issue.1, Jan-Mar2025

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Fear of Mathematics among B.Tech First Year Students in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

B.Deepthi and R.Viswanath

Department of Mathematics, CVKR Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam, A.P, India

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Abstract

Mathematics is a foundational subject in engineering education, yet many first-year B.Tech students experience significant fear or anxiety toward this discipline. This study explores the prevalence of mathematics anxiety among B.Tech first-year students of engineering colleges of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, identifies underlying causes, assesses its impact on academic performance, and suggests possible coping strategies. Employing a mixed-method approach, surveys and interviews were conducted among students of various engineering colleges. Findings reveal that fear of mathematics stems from multiple factors, including lack of foundational knowledge, ineffective teaching methods, and peer pressure. The study underscores the need for supportive pedagogical interventions to help students overcome this fear and improve their academic success.

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Key Words:

Math Anxiety, Engineering students, peer pressure, Examination tension.

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