Statistical analysis of study habits in mathematics achievement.

Mathematics as self-discipline is regarded to be one of the toughest subjects among students. To make this toughest to simplest, few things need to be cultivated inside you. Study habits are one of those things that have been found very useful in the academic success of a student. It is one key for a pupil to recognize and increase expertise in mathematics. These habits need to targeted and practiced at the early stages. There are higher probabilities that it would be a long-term asset for one. The current paper examined the impact of the study habits of school students on mathematics achievement. A sample of 200 students was chosen using random sampling from Government Senior Secondary Schools in Patiala District, Punjab. Questionnaires have been drawn to accumulate records of students' study habits. Students' outcomes in mathematics had been additionally been collected from their achievement in mathematics. Statistical tools has been used to analyze the data. It was concluded that students with good study habits exhibit higher mathematics achievement than students with low study habits. Besides, the authors also suggest how to develop good study habits among students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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