A Study on Problems Faced by Lower Secondary Mathematics Teachers in Teaching Mathematics

Abstract

The main theme of the study was to determine the problems faced by mathematics teacher in Syangja district. For this purpose, the researcher used a questionnaire containing 41 item of problems of mathematics teacher on sample of 20 schools teacher from Syangja district. The data obatained we scored according to likert scale. U-test was used to compare the significant difference between two sample means all the differences were tested  at 0.05 level. Summary of the findings which directly or indirectly cause inconveniences or discomforts to the teachers in executing their duties with honestly and efficiency is outlined as follows: • None of the schools surveyed has facility of separate classroom exclusively for use of mathematical activities. • The curriculum is silence on new and scientific techniques used on evaluation and examination. o Time period is not sufficient to complete the course designed in curriculum. o The gaps between weak and talent students create problems in teaching. • These are not sufficient supervisions. The trained teachers look for ward for further short term training or refresher course. • Desired reference books are not available in schools. • There is no significant difference in the pattern of the problems faced by rural and urban teachers. Researcher gives the following suggestion. Schools need to be provided with a separate mathematics classroom where equipments such as computers, calculators, and teaching materials could be stored in. • Use of lesson plans should be encouraged. • Much greater attention needs to be given to the matter of individual difference in ability among the students. The researcher claims that there are so many problems that cause teachers inefficient and unenthusiastic to execute there duty properly inside and outside the classroom. Most of the problems should their face because of inadequacies of text books and teacher's guide, lack of instructional materials, irrelevancy of teacher's training lack of supervisory help, lack of physical facilities and highly enrolment of students in school etc. Preparedness and the level of motivation to learn mathematics are poor on the part of the students. The researcher makes the following recommendation : • Similar studies be executed in other parts of Nepal as well as other subject area. • Proper immediate remedies should be taken into consideration to address the concerns to minimize the problems felt by the lower secondary level teachers and there by, uplifting or upgrading the lower secondary level mathematics programmed of Nepal. • A nation level study should be conducted taking population and samples adequately large in order to obtain more valid and findings.