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Students' conceptions of the nature of mathematics have a great influence towards mathematics lea... more Students' conceptions of the nature of mathematics have a great influence towards mathematics learning. In order to understand gender-wise students' conceptions and attitudes towards mathematics this study has been conducted in Karachi, Pakistan. This paper examines patterns in students' conception and attitude towards mathematics by analyzing survey data obtained from 82 students studying in grade eight in a private school context. The survey was conducted using a five-point Likert scale ranging from 'strongly agree' through 'neutral' to 'strongly disagree'. The survey findings illustrate that students consider mathematics as a useful subject which is used in daily life routines and facilitates in developing problem-solving skills and to strengthen future career. However, the findings also highlight students' confusion and contradictions in terms of the nature of mathematical knowledge i.e., they show their level of agreement to both 'absolutist' and 'fallibilist' view of mathematics. With respect to mathematics attitude the results shows that female students hold a more positive attitude towards mathematics and lesser mathematical anxiety than their male counterparts.
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Academia.edu, 2022
This exploratory research study focuses on Mathematics teachers’ perceptions towards teaching of ... more This exploratory research study focuses on Mathematics teachers’ perceptions towards teaching of mathematics, and investigates the challenges faced by them while teaching this subject at secondary level in District Hyderabad, moreover this study highlights the solutions proposed by them for effective teaching of Mathematics. The main objective of this research thesis was to investigate mathematics teachers’ problems that impact their performance in quality mathematics teaching. The secondary school level is the main stage during education, where students select specific subjects to choose specific fields of their choice for advanced studies. In the present research study, mixed approach was used to investigate teachers’ experiences in teaching mathematics. The demographic information, items analysis and hypotheses were analyzed using SPSS. However, qualitative data collected through open-ended questions from respondents was analyzed following six (06) steps proposed by Creswell’s (2009) for qualitative analysis. The results depict that Mathematics teachers try their level best to create effective learning environment for teaching of Mathematics, but they complained that students’ prior knowledge of Mathematics is insufficient for secondary level; moreover no capacity building programs are arranged for their professional growth. They proposed that class strength should not be more than thirty (30), technology facilities may be provided for teaching of Mathematics.
Students' conceptions of the nature of mathematics have a great influence towards mathematics lea... more Students' conceptions of the nature of mathematics have a great influence towards mathematics learning. In order to understand gender-wise students' conceptions and attitudes towards mathematics this study has been conducted in Karachi, Pakistan. This paper examines patterns in students' conception and attitude towards mathematics by analyzing survey data obtained from 82 students studying in grade eight in a private school context. The survey was conducted using a five-point Likert scale ranging from 'strongly agree' through 'neutral' to 'strongly disagree'. The survey findings illustrate that students consider mathematics as a useful subject which is used in daily life routines and facilitates in developing problem-solving skills and to strengthen future career. However, the findings also highlight students' confusion and contradictions in terms of the nature of mathematical knowledge i.e., they show their level of agreement to both 'absolutist' and 'fallibilist' view of mathematics. With respect to mathematics attitude the results shows that female students hold a more positive attitude towards mathematics and lesser mathematical anxiety than their male counterparts.
Academia.edu, 2022
This exploratory research study focuses on Mathematics teachers’ perceptions towards teaching of ... more This exploratory research study focuses on Mathematics teachers’ perceptions towards teaching of mathematics, and investigates the challenges faced by them while teaching this subject at secondary level in District Hyderabad, moreover this study highlights the solutions proposed by them for effective teaching of Mathematics. The main objective of this research thesis was to investigate mathematics teachers’ problems that impact their performance in quality mathematics teaching. The secondary school level is the main stage during education, where students select specific subjects to choose specific fields of their choice for advanced studies. In the present research study, mixed approach was used to investigate teachers’ experiences in teaching mathematics. The demographic information, items analysis and hypotheses were analyzed using SPSS. However, qualitative data collected through open-ended questions from respondents was analyzed following six (06) steps proposed by Creswell’s (2009) for qualitative analysis. The results depict that Mathematics teachers try their level best to create effective learning environment for teaching of Mathematics, but they complained that students’ prior knowledge of Mathematics is insufficient for secondary level; moreover no capacity building programs are arranged for their professional growth. They proposed that class strength should not be more than thirty (30), technology facilities may be provided for teaching of Mathematics.