This study aimed to determine the level of students’ attitudes, academic achievement and the relationship between academic performance and students’ attitudes in learning Calculus. 243 students were purposively sampled at Sichuan Minzu College in China. This study used the descriptive-correctional method, to analyze the collected data. Based on the findings, the students had a positive attitude towards in learning Calculus, specifically in the self-confidence, value, enjoyment and motivation. A significant portion of students performed at the 'Pass' (41.01%) and 'Good' levels (39.17%). There is a significant relationship between students’ attitudes and academic achievement in learning Calculus (r=0.15, P=0.028). Similar studies may be conducted where additional variables will be included, and teachers may be taken as respondents for cross validation.

Xiaocui Xu. Students’ Attitudes and Academic Achievement in Learning Calculus. Frontiers in Educational Research (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 2: 41-46. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2024.070207.

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