What is my attitude towards mathematics?

October 2011

I think mathematics is a highly necessary subject for my studies

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Maths is useful for their studies!

I am very good at Maths

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3.3

Mathematics is too theoretical to be useful for anything

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2.1

Maths is useful for something!

I would like to know more about mathematics

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3.6

Maths is one of the subjects I am most scared of

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2.8

I have confidence in myself when I do a maths problem

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3.4

I can concentrate when I have to solve a maths problem

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3.5

I think Maths is enjoyable and stimulating

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3.3

When I get to solve a maths problem, I am very pleased

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4.0

Maths is rewarding when they are successful!

If I worked harder, I think I would be able to solve maths problems correctly

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3.8

They could work more

Maths is boring

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2.5

If I have good knowledge about Maths, I will be able to increase my chances of finding job

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4.1

Maths can help them in their careers!

I can learn the Mathematics by playing

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GOOD FEELINGS• Maths is useful (studies, find job…)

• Maths is rewarding when they get to solve problems

• Maths is important for their careers

WE CAN IMPROVE• They should work harder

DOING• Maths more fun

• Maths more attractive

• Maths more interesting

• They become less afraid of Maths

HOW?• Playing and doing stimulating activities