Influences of educational environment in mathematics performance: a case study in some secondary schools in Assam (India)

High school mathematics is considered as potential subject in secondary level of education, sound learning of which could make them competent for future career. Assessment and analysis of mathematics performance in some selected secondary schools of Assam (India) through a uniform test and “educational environment model”. The educational environment subjected to an individual learner was modeled using three distinct groups of parameters viz., school, teacher, and domestic status. Each of these parameters is further delineated into some representative factors. Finally, educational environment of the learners was quantitatively assessed through appropriate quantification of the factors. Influences of school, teacher and domestic status on mathematics performance are significant and require attention in the study area.