Problem Faced by Mathematics Teacher at Higher Secondary Level

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find the problem faced by mathematics teachers at Higher Secondary level in general and also find the cause of the problem which are faced by Mathematics teachers at higher secondary level of Ramechhap district in particular. The descriptive survey research design was adopted to conduct the study for convenience. The nature of the study was quantitative design (qualitative data are supported by quantitative design).To achieve the objectives, the researcher maintained some literatures that were related to the study. The previous study of research reports and journals were guide to the study. The researcher made tools: Questionnaire, Observation form and Interview Schedule. Thirty higher secondary level teacher were selected and tools were applied to find out the related information.The researcher categorized the problems into following: Problem related to classroom management, problem related to mathematical instruction, method and materials, problem related to teachers proficiencyand professional development, Problem related to teacher training and its transfer in classroom teaching, problem related to Evaluation. The researcher found that there are various problems that cause teachers inefficient and enthusiastic to execute duty properly in the classroom. Most of the problem faced by teacher showed, lack of moral education, lack of students participation in the Mathematics classroom, lack of supervision, lack of to get opportunity to join Mathematical conferences, seminar and other program, lack of proper teaching methods, lack of support to mathematics subject by the administration, lack of confidence and prepared of the teacher.