IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICAL THEORY (IJASMT )

E- ISSN 2489-009X
P- ISSN 2695-1908
VOL. 11 NO. 2 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijasmt.vol.11.no2.2025.pg89.99

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Test Anxiety as A Predictor of Mathematics Achievement: A Study of Some Selected Senior Secondary Schools in Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba State

Mistaban Benson

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Abstract

This research examines the influence of test anxiety on students' achievement in mathematics in selected senior secondary schools in Jalingo Metropolis. The study was guided by three research

keywords:

Test anxiety, Mathematics achievement, Gender effect, Secondary schools

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