Problems Faced by Students in Learning Mathematics: An Interpretive Inquiry

Abstract

The main objectives of this study were to explore the problems faced by students in learning mathematics and to suggests the overcome the problems that are faced by students in learning mathematics. . The design of this study was qualitative with case study approach. Learning Zone Academic school of Gangabu , Kathmandu was the study site of my study. I used purposive sampling technique to select the participants. There were 6 students of grade ,10, two mathematics teachers and 1 head teacher participant in my study. Observation and interview guidelines were the main tools for this study. The collected data were analyzed by using theories .It was found that lack of teacher-students meaningful interaction,,discrimination of teacher, low socio-economic condition of students, less motivational, feeling mathematics anxiety, lack of proper knowledge to address the students diversity were the main problems faced by students in learning mathematics. Similarly, ensuring child friendly environment in the classroom teaching ,applying equality and equity pedagogy in the classroom teaching, linking teaching pedagogy with students daily life, parental involvement, providing guidance and motivation ,involving group discussion were the ways to overcome of the problems.