Abstract
Test anxiety is fear, nervousness, and uneasiness for examination. The
students who appear in exams usually face these conditions which may
be physical, emotional, or behavioral. Mathematics is a compulsory
subject till matriculation, so every student faces some anxiety during
mathematics class and tests. The foremost purpose of this study is to
explore the relationship of mathematics test anxiety with student‟s
performance at the secondary school level in Punjab. For the assessment
of anxiety, the research questionnaire was adapted through taking
guidelines from Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale (MARS; Richardson
& Suien, 1972). The questionnaire consists of two parts; one question on
obtained marks in 9th class mathematics subject in the board
examinations and the other portion comprising of 30 questions to rate the
mathematics test anxiety. A sample of 260 students was selected through
random sampling. Based on data analysis, it was found that there was a
strong negative relationship between test anxiety and students'
performance in mathematic. This relationship shows that if test
anxiety increases, performance will decrease. Further detailed analysis
showed that there was a highly significant correlation between the
physical and emotional factors of anxiety and achievement of students.
Results were consistent with previous researches. The study recommends
practical sessions on concept clearance for students, school teachers, and
confidence building to overcome anxiety. It is recommended that social
and academic guidance for students is the duty of the parents and
teachers.
Muhammad Hussain Chishti, Abdul Majid Khan Rana. (2021) Test Anxiety Effects on Student's Performance: A Psychological Analysis at Secondary School Level in Punjab, Pakistan, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Volume-31, Issue-1.
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