Secondary level mathematics students' off-task behaviour in classroom

Abstract

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.