Secondary level mathematics students' off-task behaviour in classroom
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2015
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This study is a survey related to the “Secondary Level Mathematics students’
off-task classroom behavior in Sindhuli district".The objectives’ of this study were
to identify the major off-task behavior in the classroom, their causes, reaction of
teacher towards student’s behaviors and difficulties for teaching and learning. This
study was descriptive in nature. The study was conducted with the sample of ten
mathematics teachers and all gradeI X students (450) from two strata (rural and urban
areas) in Sindhuli district. The four tools that were used to solve this problem were
behavior checklist, observation form, interview and focus group discussion. Face to
face interviews were taken with mathematics teachers and head teachers. There were
many reasons for students exhibiting off-task behavior i.e. lack of basic knowledge,
no interest in mathematics, large class size, family background and social skill.
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Secondary level, Mathematics students