BARRIERS IN TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS IN SECONDARY MATHEMATICS: A CLAMOUR FOR STERLING IMPROVEMENT
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceived barriers in teaching- learning process in Mathematics specifically in Junior High School in terms of Pedagogy, Curriculum, Attitude towards Mathematics and Organization and Social Climate of the Classroom. This study used a descriptive survey design to collect information. The respondents of this study are the Mathematics teachers and students. Universal sampling and Stratified proportional random sampling employed in this study. In the gathering, analysis and treatment of data, the researcher used a modified questionnaire and adequate statistical tools. It showed that the Teaching-Learning of Mathematics can be influenced by pedagogy used to teach the subject and poor pedagogy could result to poor performance of learners in the subject. It also shows the Lack of regular In-Service Training of the Mathematics teachers, the sitting arrangements of learners in the class and the lack of supplementary materials/tools/aids are all posed barriers in teaching-learning Mathematics. It is highly recommended that teachers must engage different strategies in their math classes, motivate and expose students in different math activities; teachers must also be provided by all the necessary materials that they are needed in their classes and positive and harmonious atmosphere between teacher and students in math class must be present all the time.
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