Attitudes Toward Mathematics

Distribution of responses (%)

p*

17 - 20 years (n = 98)

21+ years (n = 41)

I find mathematics interesting^

At1

Disagree

18

37

0.015

Neutral

35

39

Agree

47

24

I enjoy solving problems

At2

Disagree

24

32

0.680

Neutral

33

29

Agree

43

39

I do not struggle with mathematics

At3

Disagree

36

56

0.079

Neutral

36

22

Agree

29

22

New mathematical concepts are usually easy to understand

At4

Disagree

35

44

0.328

Neutral

43

44

Agree

22

12

Mathematics can be fun

At5

Disagree

12

20

0.304

Neutral

35

40

Agree

53

40

Everyone can succeed at mathematics

At6

Disagree

19

17

0.379

Neutral

32

44

Agree

49

39

I can grasp mathematical concepts easily

At7

Disagree

24

29

0.333

Neutral

18

27

Agree

57

44

I attempt mathematics, even if it is hard^

At8

Disagree

23

27

0.240

Neutral

16

27

Agree

61

46

I enjoyed mathematics at school^

At9

Disagree

25

46

0.017

Neutral

31

32

Agree

44

22

I feel that I was successful in mathematics

At10

Disagree

29

41

0.052

Neutral

31

39

Agree

41

20