Why is there a Need to Foster Positive Attitude Among Learners in Learning Mathematics?

Marisa A. Langoban^1, , Rosie G. Tan² and Laila S. Lomibao²

¹Cateel Extension Campus, Davao Oriental State University, Municipality of Cateel, Philippines

²College of Science and Technology Education, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines

Cite this paper:
Marisa A. Langoban, Rosie G. Tan and Laila S. Lomibao. Why is there a Need to Foster Positive Attitude Among Learners in Learning Mathematics?. Journal of Innovations in Teaching and Learning. 2023; 3(1):35-38. doi: 10.12691/jitl-3-1-7

Abstract

The link between positive attitude and mathematics performance is already medically established; with this, it is right to say that the teaching efforts should now be on how to foster a positive attitude among mathematics learners. A systematic review of researches published from year 2014-2022 that supports the need to foster positive attitudes in learning mathematics were examined. The highlights of why there is a need to foster positive attitudes among mathematics learners in a vastly evolving society steered by so much technological development are tackled. The need to foster a positive attitude among learners should be the new trend in mathematics teaching and learning to cement teachers' status as irreplaceable in the face of the latest technological advancements.

Keywords:
foster positive attitudes achievement learning mathematics teacher's role a new trend

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