What are the possible remedies to the problem of low uptake in mathematics from the perspective of the teacher and the perspective of the learner, a case study at Hermann Gmeiner High School?
- Author
- Nyangasa, J.
- Title
- What are the possible remedies to the problem of low uptake in mathematics from the perspective of the teacher and the perspective of the learner, a case study at Hermann Gmeiner High School?
- Abstract
- This study was about the factors leading to low uptake in mathematics subject a secondary level. The study was led by research objectives which were to suggest possible individual remedies that is the to the teacher and the learner in the low uptake in mathematics and to suggest possible mitigation strategies to address the situation of low uptake in mathematics at secondary level. Relevant literatures were reviewed on theories and findings that emerged from different authors. The study involved six mathematics teachers and fifty students. These were obtained through simple random sampling. Data collection was done by using questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, observations and documentary review. The findings indicated teaching and learning of mathematics was facing challenges such as poor teaching methods, poor use of technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics, inadequate teacher development and lack of career awareness to learners so that they will be motivated. Therefore the researcher recommends teachers to develop themselves by attending seminars and teacher development workshops, teachers should also use appropriate teaching methods to certain topics. Moreover, students should put self-efforts and practice in learning mathematics. Lastly, the researcher recommends future research on individual factors that affects students learning of mathematics.
- Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- low uptake
- perspective
- teacher
- learner
- Supervisor
- Dr Z. Ndemo
- Media
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NYANGASA JONATHAN M