Problem Faced by Secondary Level Mathematics Teachers

Abstract

This study entitled "Problems Faced by Secondary Level Mathematics Teachers."It conducted in Rukum District. The objective of this study was to identify the problems faced by secondary level mathematics teachers and to analyze the possible ways to reduce these problems. The population for the study was considered to all the mathematics teachers who taught mathematics at secondary level of public schools of Rukum district. Forty teachers were selected as sample for the study by random sampling method. Questionnaire and interview schedule form were the tools of the study. For the questionnaire, thirty eight items were developed by the researcher under the theoretical understanding and the guidance of supervisor. The collected data were organized,analyzed and interpreted statistically and descriptively. For the analysis of data the mean weightage was used to identify the greatest problem and also chi-square test was used to find the attitude of teacher. After analyzing the data, the researcher found that there were numerous problems faced by mathematics teachers of secondary level due to the curriculum and textbook,professional development of teachers, administration, classroom management and classroom activity. This study also concluded that the lack of the mathematical laboratory, difficult to manage the heterogeneous classroom environment and teaching process according to students needed and interest are the major problems faced by public school mathematics teaches.