At present mathematics is widely use in various
fields and covering a wide range of activities. However,
the decline in mathematics achievement is of concern.
Among the reasons of the decline in mathematics
achievement in schools is because students consider
mathematics as a difficult and boring subject According
to Keefe (1997), the phenomenon of frustration among
teachers and students need to be overcome in order to
achieve excellence in mathematics. Therefore, teachers
should take note of the needs of individual students.
According to him, the individual needs of students
should be treated accordingly so that the teaching and
learning is effective. Mathematics achievement is often
discussed by educators in our country. The highlight of
their discussion focused on the differences and
variations in student achievement based on their PMR
(Lower Secondary Assessment), SPM (Malaysia
Certificate of Education) and STPM (Malaysian Higher
School Certificate) examinations each year. According
to Malaysian Examination Board, student achievements
are not stable and vary from year to year. Students who
are weak in Mathematics may feel less confident and
did not want to choose science as an option to further
their education.