The Relationship of Mathematical and Spatial Inference Results in Mawhiba Scale with Trend Towards Mathematics among Intermediate Stage Students in Yanbu

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the relationship of mathematical and spatial inference result in Mawhiba Scale to the trend towards mathematics among intermediate stage students in Yanbu. The researcher used random sample method from different classes and schools in Yanbu schools. The study sample consisted of (181) students from population of (256) students studying in Yanbu intermediate stage students who passed Mawhiba scale.

The researcher used two instruments in the current study, which are the trends towards mathematics scale, and the mathematical and spatial reasoning scale in Mawhiba scale. The researcher used the following statistical methods which are averages, percentages, and the correlation coefficients.

Results of the study revealed that there is a positive relationship between the scores of mathematical and spatial inference on the Mawhiba scale and the intermediate stage students' attitudes towards mathematics and the correlation coefficient was (0.07) Where this value indicate a weak level of the relationship. This result is surprising, especially since many students achieved high scores in mathematical reasoning, while the grades of tendency towards mathematics were weak. This calls for new studies procedures that examine the reasons for weak attitudes towards mathematics among intermediate stage students in Yanbu.