Students Difficulties in Learning School Algebra
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Department of Mathematics Education
Abstract
The main aim of this study entitled "Students Difficulties in Learning School
Algebra" is to analyze the causes of difficulties faced by students in learning school
algebra at grade VIII. In particular, the study attempts to explore these difficulties
through the analysis of the causes. This research is qualitative in design with case
study approach. For the analysis of this study the researcher selected one of the school
of Rupandehi district from where 4 students were sampled, written exam, classroom
observation form and interview guideline to students subject teacher and parents were
used to collect data. In addition to this unstructured interview of selected students
teachers and parents was also taken to analyze difficulties. Based on review literature
and different concept of theories data have been analyzed and interpreted to find out
the causes of difficulties faced by students in learning algebra. It was found that
learning environment at home and school teachers teaching strategy, students learning
strategy, collaboration between teacher and students responsibility of parents during
the learning, parents involvement in school, lack of belief and support, teaching
method have emerged as the major causes behind the difficulties in learning school
algebra. In conclusion the researcher finds that the guardian and parents of students
have not regularly visit the school and kept in touch with their children in learning
process. The environment of home and school has not improved for students to b
motivated for learning mathematics.