Factors Affecting on Mathematics Achievement of Tharu Students

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to find out the affecting factors on low achievements of Tharu students in mathematics and to analyze the effect of the factors on mathematics achievements. The study used mixed design research (qualitative and quantitative). The researcher used the questionnaire form contained 40 statements on the basis three components: school related factors, home-related factors and personal related factors. The questionnaire administered among five-sample school community of Kailali District. The mean score and chi-square test was use to investigate the affecting factor on low achievement of Tharu student's at Kailali district. To analyze the effect of factors on mathematics achievement, the researcher used in -depth interview and class observation note. The researcher included 10 students (7 boys and 3girls), 6 teachers, and 5 parents of Kailali District for the in-depth interview. This information was derived from in-depth interview of sample students by using qualitative and cross-match method. The researcher also observed mathematics classes as it specifically addressed the utilization of students' in-depth interview and the need to understand the problem of Tharu students on separate academic domain in research. The major findings that emerged from participants' responses included parents' education, house workloads, economic condition, prior knowledge, gender, language, school environment, teaching methods and teacher/students interaction. Besides, school administration, which managed instruction materials, teaching method as well as experienced and trained teacher that played major roles in the mathematics achievement.