ABSTRACT
The accomplishment of goals and objectives of an
institution or system is a barometer to measure the success of its programmes.
In recent years, there has been public out-cry of the falling standard of
education with no corresponding effort by the public or the government in
improving the system.
The function of the mathematics teachers in the use of
techniques for effective teaching of mathematics in primary school is of great
importance in achieving/building a solid foundational knowledge of mathematics.
This paper focuses on motivational strategies which could be used in reversing
the techniques of effective teaching of mathematics with particular reference
to the improvement of the lots of the mathematics teachers in Nigeria.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Certification i
Dedication ii
Acknowledgment iii
Abstraction iv
Table of Contents v
Chapter One
1.1
Introduction 1
1.2
Statement of Problems 2
1.3
Purpose of Study 3
1.4
Research
Question/Hypothesis 3
1.5
Significance of the
Study 3
1.6
Scope/Limitation of
Study 4
1.7
Definition of Term 4
Chapter Two
2.1
Literature Review 5
2.2
Mathematics and the
Society 14
2.3
Pre-Historical
Mathematics 17
2.4
Nigeria Education Research and Development
Council
(NERDC) 20
2.5
Problems and Prospects
of Mathematics
Education in
Nigeria
Problems 21
2.6
Prospects 24
2.7
The Role of
Mathematics Everyday Life 25
Chapter Three
Research Design and Methodology 28
3.1
Introduction 28
3.2
Population and Sample 30
3.3
Sampling Procedure 30
3.4
Research Instrument
(Questionnaire) 30
3.5
Procedure of Administration
Questionnaire 31
3.6
Method of Data
Analysis 31
Chapter Four
4.0 Presentation
of Data Analysis 32
4.1 Data Analysis 32
Chapter Five
5.0 Summary, Conclusion and
Recommendation/Suggestion 36
5.1
Summary 36
5.2
Conclusion 36
5.3
Recommendation 37
5.4
References 38
Questionnaire 40
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Mathematics is part of human culture, this means it is
man-made to respond to basic human needs. Mathematics is the pivot of our
cultural development. It brings out the facts in life in a convincing manner.
The progress of any nation depends on her scientific and technological
advancement and these can be built on a sound mathematical education. This is
so because mathematics is one of the essential aids by which other sciences,
pure and applied are able to forge ahead.
Techniques are different ways of presenting a concept other
than the regular one. These techniques aid recall and application of material
knowledge acquired. As it is put by Bruner (1977) that unless detail is placed
into a structured pattern, it is rapidly forgotten. In general techniques is of
great importance in the learning/teaching of mathematics.
Effective teaching on the otherhand calls for basic
knowledge, communication skills, technical skills and administrative skills on
the part of the teacher to achieve he desired aims and objectives of education.
Primary schools are the bedrock-where mathematics takes it
roots. Teaching mathematics in primary schools involves creating fun in trying
to establish relationship between numbers, generic skills in counting, drawing,
naming and communicating effectively. At this level techniques used should be
accompanied with the use of relevant instructional materials, activity based
and participatory methods, such that experiences acquired would be guaranteed.
This educational change and improvement can only be
attained when the teachers are adequately motivated to enhance their
performances. This research was conducted by the use of some selected primary
schools in mainland Local Government Areas of Lagos State. In the process of
carrying out this research, the researcher employed different types of research
methods such as questionnaire design interviews and observation.
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The rate at which pupils run away from mathematics and the
poor performance of pupils give the researcher a great concern which has been
attributed to the poor techniques the subject is handled by the teachers.
Therefore, this work will:
1.
Identify the factors
responsible for the poor techniques of effective teaching.
2.
Suggest the ways of
bringing about satisfaction and stability.
1.3 RESEARCH QUESTION
This study shall address the following research question:
1.
Does teachers’
qualification affects techniques
2.
Does teachers’
attitude to work affect techniques
1.4 STATEMENT OF HYPOTHESIS
1. General working conditions of service have significant effects
on techniques of teaching.
2. Techniques for teaching mathematics has significance effect on
learners/pupils.
1.5 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
There exist a non-challant attitudes from the teachers
towards the techniques of effective teaching of mathematics.
The problem arose from the fact that the activities of the
teachers does not give room for them to have basic knowledge of the subject
matter. Study the individual differences of pupils, devise techniques and apply
the appropriate one in the classroom while teaching.
1.6 DELIMITATION
This research was based on some selected schools in
Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State.
1.7 LIMITATION
This research was limited by few factors there was no
enough fund to carryout my investigation. Also, those interviewed were not
co-operative as was expected.
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