Geometry In Teaching And Learning At School Level: A Mixed Method Study

Abstract

This is a qualitative and quantitative study based on survey design entitled“Geometry in teaching and learning at school level: A mixed method study” in Rupandehi District for this study, the researcher divided Rupandehi district in two areas on the basis of development status. i.e. urban and rural area . Five schools were selected from both areas . Among them four public school were selected from rural area and one public school from urban area. From each school, forty students of grade ix were selected through the random sampling method. One mathematics teacher wasalso taken from each five school. Furthermore, the researcher had prepared questionnaire, class observation form, Test paper and interview schedule. For the theoretic supports Van Hi eles five level of geometrical through also taken, After the researcher made an interview with concerning the students and subject teacher. The collected data were tabulated, interpreted and analyzed with simple percentage, means core. The finding of this study are as follows. Teaching learning geometry in secondary level is affected by so many factors such as lack of encouragement for study, congested and uncomfortable classroom for students, unavailability of teaching learning materials, lack of trained teachers are problems for students. Also lack of physical facilities and in-properly arrangement,lack of good administration and negligence of students in learning geometry etc.are the main problems of students. By proving the above requirements, the problem faced by students may decrease in school to provide good opportunities for students in secondary level.