HANDBOOK ON AFFECTIVE INTEREST IN MATHEMATICS

In Nigeria mathematics holds a pivotal role as a mandatory subject in both primary and secondary education. Mathematics as an academic discipline delves into the realms of numbers shapes patterns and their intricate relationships. It equips learners with the vital ability to communicate using symbols and logical reasoning fostering logical thinking precision and spatial awareness (Arhin & Yanney 2020). Mathematics is regarded as one of the core prime instruments for understanding and exploring the scientific technological economic and social and information world. Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Mathematics education is considered as a precious way to make the education system keep up with the developments and to meet the expectations of 21st century skills (Kazu & Cemre 2021; Ghazali & Yusof 2022).