Opinion of Teachers towards Semester System in Mathematics Education
Date
2016
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Department of Mathematics Education
Abstract
The present study “Opinion of Teachers towards Semester System in Mathematics Education “is carried out to find the opinion of teachers towards semester system and problem of implementation of semester system in mathematics education. This study helps its stakeholders for the effective implementation. The research is prepared on theoretical and conceptual framework. The reseacher selected mixed approach, sequential and exploratory in design. The research was carried out from all the teachers of mathematics education and other faculties teachers of mathematics education. Data were analyzed qualitatively as quantitatively. Questionnaire and interview guideline were used as tool for the study of this research. In Questionnaire mean score and percentage of each statement were calculated to determine the teacher’s opinion towards semester system. If mean is less than 3(less than 60%) , the given statements show there is problem in implementation of semester system. Also, interview from four teachers of mathematics education department. The collected information were systematized and analyzed descriptively.
The result of the study shows that, teachers have positive opinion towards the semester system. Teachers use different set of activities,continuous evaluationis carried out. The semester system is more efficient than annual system.
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Mathematics education, Professional development