Problems Militating Against The Effective Teaching And Learning Of Mathematics In Junior Secondary Schools

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ABSTRACT
This research work is a survey design, conducted to find out the problems militating against the effective teaching and learning of mathematics in junior secondary schools in Enugu West Senatorial Zone. Randomly sampling method was used to select six teacher and 24 students each from the six sample schools. The researchers used structured questionnaires to collect data from the respondents and also mean of the respondents in the data analysis. After some investigations, these findings were made;
The qualification of teachers teaching mathematics, attitude of students towards mathematics, extent of usage of available instructional materials and environmental factors affecting the teaching and learning of mathematics. In the light of this findings the following recommendations were made. Teachers should consciously train in institutions of higher learning, schools should organize work shops and seminars to update their teachers’ teaching ability. Public and school enlightenment should be carried out on the importance of mathematics so as to eliminate in students every negative attitudes towards mathematics and finally government and school managements must ensure that learning environment are condusive for learning.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Cover Page
ii Title Page
iii Approval Page
iv Dedication
v Acknowledgement
vi Abstract
vii Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Background of Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Purpose of Study
1.4 Significance of Study
1.5 Research Questions

CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review 
2.1 Lack of Adequate Qualified Teachers
2.2 The Attitudes of Students Towards Mathematics
2.3 Factors Affecting the Utilization of Available Instructional Materials
2.4 Environment as a Factor Affecting the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
2.5 Summary

CHAPTER THREE
Research Method
3.1 Design of the Study
3.2 Area of the Study
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection
3.6 Validation of Instrument
3.7 Administration of Instrument
3.8 Decision Rule

CHAPTER FOUR
Presentation and Analysis Of Data

CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Discussion Of Research Findings
5.2 Educational Implication
5.3 Summary
5.4 Recommendation
5.5 Suggestion for Further Research
5.6 Conclusion
5.7 Appendix
5.8 Questionnaires
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