Causes of Low Achievement in Mathematics

Abstract

This study focuses on the causes of low achievement in mathematics of students in Lamjung district. The objectives of the study were to dig out the causes of low achievement at grade eight students in mathematics and to identify the strategies taken by the school and teacher to improve their achievement. It is the case study qualitative in nature. This study was conducted with the sample of eight students of grade eight. The sample was chosen purposively according to the performance in mathematics and different family background of the case school. Direct interview with eight low achiever students in mathematics, respective teacher and head teacher of the case school were taken. Classroom observation was done regularly for thirty days during the teaching learning activities being participate with mathematics teacher and students. Such collected information's were analyzed descriptively according to the constructivism theory. This study showed that different causes of low achievement in mathematics students they were poor socio-economic status, poor learning cultures, negative parent and peer influences, negative learning attitude and poor facilities, management in mathematics, irregularity of students lack of teaching materials and poor interaction system are the main causes of low achievement in mathematics which is the conclusion of the study.