Factors Influencing Mathematics Achievement among School Students (2015-2025): A Systematic Review
Keywords:
Instructional Practices; Mathematics Achievement; Psychological Factors; School Students; Socioeconomic Factors; Systematic ReviewAbstract
The present study focused on a systematic review on mathematics achievement. The systematic review was conducted to summarize evidence on various factors of students’ mathematics achievement of school students from 2015 to 2025 by using the PRISMA framework. For this study, a systematic search was conducted by using the Scopus database which yielded 416 studies. Out of 416 studies, 46 studies were selected for full-text review. Out of 46 studies, 16 were excluded after being manually read, as these papers did not meet the objectives of the study. Thus, 30 studies were included for final analysis. The findings of the study revealed that psychological factors are the dominant factors that influence the level of mathematics achievement. Other factors are socioeconomic conditions and instructional strategies. The contribution of psychological factors and student-related factors, such as student engagement and instructional practices, was found to be important factors of students’ mathematics achievement. Family, social, and school factors in learning significantly influence learning outcomes in mathematics among school students. Effective use of digital tools by the teacher has contributed positively to mathematics achievement. It was seen that students' mathematics achievement was negatively affected by the disruption of education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings from these 30 studies show that mathematics achievement is best improved through a holistic, adaptive and inclusive approach that helps learners succeed both academically and in life.
https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.25.6.30
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