Math-Phobia: Causes and Remedies
Journal Title: International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET) - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
The article examines the causes and remedies of poor mathematics teaching and learning in primary and post‐primary schools and recommends measures to overcome them. Among the root causes of mathematics phobia in schools are the introduction of modern mathematics, the poor system of examination, a lack of effective teaching aids, the Universal Primary Education Scheme (UPE), a shortage of qualified mathematics teachers, the lack of adequate in‐service training programmes, a lack of proper incentives for mathematics teachers, and an inherent fear of mathematics. The study revealed that math-phobia exists among students, which is characterized by feverish feelings in math class, difficulty in understanding math problem among others. Highlighted causes include poor student-teacher relationship, nonconductive environment for math class among others. Concerted efforts should be made by all stakeholders in solving the problem to improve students’ mathematics achievement.
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Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur
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