Effect of instructional factors in mathematics achievement

Abstract

Mathematics takes important place and usages in different ways in human life. So, it is necessary to learn and teach in systematic way at mathematics. Among various teaching methods here, the present study concentrated on ''Effect of Instructional Factors in Mathematics Achievement of Students''. This study was based on the following objectives: find out the instructional factors affecting in mathematics achievement and analyze the effect of instructional factors (curriculum, instructional method, teachers competency, school context and facilities) in mathematics achievement of student. For the data collection, three campus and all secondary level teachers of mathematics were selected purposively and non-equivalent group design was used to conduct this study. 200 students were selected from three campus and 50teachers and some parents were selected from Dolakha District as a survey for collecting data researcher used to questionnaire and interview. Questionnaire and interview were the main tools for the study and mean, standard deviation; variance and ANOVA (at 0.05 level of significant) were used as statistical tools for the study. After analyzed the obtained data, it was concluded that result of the study. The most affective instructional factors are curriculum, methods, teacher competency and school context and facilities.