Obstacles in Learning Mathematics for Girl Students of Grade Ix

Abstract

The title of the study was Obstacles in learning mathematics for girl students at grade IX. The objectives of this study were to find the obstacles faced girl students in learning mathematic and to find out the remedies of those obstacles in learning mathematics. This study used qualitative research design and case study approach where two mathematics teachers and five students of class nine has been selected through purposive sampling procedure. Questionnaire, interview and observation schedule were used as tools to collect data. Data were analyzed inductively so as to use the results of the analysis on basis for subsequent data collection. After analysis of data, the researcher found that the number of student in class is low. Most of the parents were labor and illiterate. Their family background is so poor. They do not have proper idea of importance of mathematics education for girls. Students were weak in mathematics and they feel mathematic is difficult subject. Girl‟s workload, social environment and culture, student‟s absent, learning environment in home were found as the major obstacles of learning mathematic of girls. Active participation of student in learning mathematics, organization of refreshment training for teacher, manage necessary teaching materials, use suitable method in mathematical classroom are the key point to promote student achievement.