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This study aims to identify the attitude levels of undergraduate students at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia towards fully online mathematics learning. A quantitative approach with a descriptive survey design was employed, involving 151 randomly selected students. A questionnaire was used to measure four main aspects of students’ attitudes towards mathematics: value, enjoyment, self-confidence, and motivation. The findings revealed that students generally held a positive attitude towards online mathematics learning, with an overall mean score of 3.73. The value and enjoyment dimensions scored high, while self-confidence and motivation showed moderate levels. These results suggest that although students accept online learning, there is a need to improve their confidence and motivation to ensure effective and sustainable mathematics learning. The study recommends incorporating more interactive and supportive pedagogical approaches to maintain positive student attitudes and enhance academic achievement in mathematics.
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