An Assessment of Grade Seven Learners' Attitudes and Performances towards Mathematics: A Case Study of Pupils at Mamvura Primary School in Masvingo District

This paper assessed the attitude and performance of learners towards mathematics, a case study of learners at Mamvura primary school in Masvingo District. Quantitative and qualitative research designs were used. Twenty learners and four teachers were used as a sample using stratified sampling. From the findings it was revealed that gender differences in mathematics exists. The study concludes that learners who have favourable attitudes towards mathematics usually work up to their capacities and make good adjustments to mathematics. The study recommends that there is also need for the school to make demonstration lessons and staff development sessions in mathematics so that teachers will be well equipped with the subject. Furthermore, it was noted that teachers’ comments has an effect on attitude and performances of learners in Mathematics.