Problems of Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Geometry at Grade IX

Abstract

This is a case study entitled "Problems of teaching and learning mathematics in geometry at Grade-IX". The purpose of this study was to identify the problems faced by teachers and students in teaching and learning geometry. The sample of this study are two mathematics teachers, five students, Head-teacher and five parents of Shree Rajaji Tulshi lal Jonchhe Janta Higher secondary school Siswa-Belhi, Saptari district. For the theoretical supports Van Hieles five level of geometrical thoughts also taken. After this the researcher made an interview with concerning the students, teachers, head teacher and parents then the collected data were analyzed by descriptive method. From the study, the researcher found that the teaching-learning environment of home and school, pre-knowledge of students, learning activities seems to be exam oriented rather than practical oriented, poor evaluation techniques, lack of appropriate teaching methods and materials, student’s weak pre-knowledge about geometry and poor geometrical lack ground, complex and larger syllabus in secondary level mathematics curriculum, careless of school administration and no-effective learning management related problems faced by teachers and students in teaching learning geometry.