Teaching Methods And Academic Performance Of Pupils In Mathematics In Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education In Ruiru Division Central Province, Kenya

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The research is based on the teaching methods and performance & pupils in

Mathematics in Kenya certificate of secondary education (K.C.S.E). A case

study in Ruiru Division, central province, Kenya

The research objective was to determine the relationship between teaching of

pupils and their performance in Mathematics as a subject. The researcher

investigated the problem on the ground and the reasons why students hate

and fail Mathematics especially girls. He also dealt with the relationship

between the teacher experience and performance in Mathematics.

Investigation was also based on the effects & integrated & Mathematics and

other related subjects. Avenues are also explored to solve the problems In

teaching and performance In Mathematics with an aim & ImprovIng it.

The Researcher used a survey design. Questionnaires were used as

research tool. The findings & the study indicated that some students have

very poor foundation of Mathematics right from primary schools where

believes of hardness of mathematics are obtained. Lack of efforts to improve

on Mathematics subject and lack of Mathematical practice have affected the

teaching and performance of Mathematics negatively.

The researcher recommended or’ pupils being taught on how to do

revision and use of group works right from primary level to build a strong

Mathematics background. Use of calculators should be introduced In schools to

ease the work of calculations. Teachers of Mathematics should use all teachIng

methods recommended and attend In service courses regularly. The head

teachers should make facilities like fully equipped Ubraries available In their

school, and relevant books of Mathematics should be made available In the

schools.

Students also should contribute to the smooth learning of the

mathematics, through attending all Mathematics lesson and be willing to learn.