scholarly journals Assessing Factors Affecting Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Some Selected Senior High Schools in Kumasi Metropolis

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1676-1686
Author(s):  
Peter Anayitime ◽  
Emmanuel Adobah ◽  
Ebenezer Frimpong Ofobi
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Major Factors

The study sought to assess factors affecting teaching and learning of mathematics in some selected senior high schools (SHS) in Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. A descriptive survey was the research design used for the study. In all, a total of 90 respondents; made up of 10 SHS mathematics teachers and 80 SHS elective mathematics students were selected from five (5) SHS in the Metropolis.  A purposive sampling technique of the non-probability sampling procedure was used to select the respondents for the study. Data obtained were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods. It was revealed that lack of mathematics laboratories/practical rooms; lack/inadequate mathematics practical activities and the use of lecture method in teaching mathematics were the three (3) major factors affecting SHS students in the learning of mathematics in the selected schools. Again, it was observed that lack of TLMs; heavy workload on mathematics teachers and lack of mathematics laboratories/practical rooms were three (3) major factors affecting mathematics teachers in the teaching of mathematics. Finally, it was revealed that provision and use of appropriate TLMs in teaching mathematics; and engaging students in hands-on and minds-on oriented lessons were some of the strategies that could be used to improve SHS students’ academic performance in mathematics. It was therefore, recommended that Government of Ghana and other stakeholders in SHS education should build mathematics laboratories/practical rooms in all SHS in the country and also equip them with requisite TLMs so that students can learn mathematics in more practical-oriented manner instead theoretical approach being used in senior high schools.

scholarly journals Analisis Literasi Teknologi Informasi Guru Matematika SMK Swasta Jakarta Selatan Ditinjau dari Aspek Manajemen Pendidikan

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 291
Author(s):  
Huri Suhendri ◽  
Mailizar Mailizar ◽  
Rita Ningsih ◽  
Rita Retnowati
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Technology Literacy ◽  
Vocational Schools ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The World

In the era of information technology-based 4.0, all fields use information technology, as well as in the world of education. In learning, the use and use of information technology is very important in supporting the smooth teaching and learning process. So that the ability of teachers in information technology literacy is very important and needs to be developed. This study aims to describe the level of information technology literacy of mathematics teachers in private vocational schools in South Jakarta and identify the factors that influence it. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method. The research sample was 41 mathematics teachers at private vocational schools in South Jakarta, who were taken by purposive sampling technique. Information techniques through questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that the level of information technology literacy for mathematics teachers in private vocational schools in South Jakarta was still low. One of the factors affecting literacy is the lack of training in the use of information. 

scholarly journals Kesiapan guru matematika sekolah menengah pertama dalam melaksanakan Kurikulum 2013

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-51
Author(s):  
Khikayah Khikayah
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Sufficient Criterion ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Teaching Of Mathematics

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap kesiapan guru matematika SMP negeri di Kabupaten Cilacap dalam melaksanakan Kurikulum 2013, terdiri dari: pengetahuan guru tentang pembelajaran matematika Kurikulum 2013, upaya yang dilakukan guru untuk meningkatkan pemahaman terhadap pembelajaran matematika Kurikulum 2013, sikap guru terhadap pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013, perencanaan pelaksanaan pembelajaran matematika yang sesuai dengan Kurikulum 2013, dan ketersediaan sarana dan prasarana sekolah yang menunjang pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survei yang menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan didukung pendekatan kualitatif. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 31 guru ditentukan dengan teknik stratified purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan melalui angket, wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kesiapan guru matematika SMP negeri di Kabupaten Cilacap termasuk kriteria cukup. Kesimpulan tersebut didukung oleh komponen: pengetahuan guru tentang pembelajaran matematika Kurikulum 2013 yang termasuk kriteria cukup; upaya yang dilakukan guru untuk meningkatkan pemahaman terhadap pembelajaran matematika Kurikulum 2013 yang termasuk kriteria kurang; sikap guru terhadap pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013 yang termasuk kriteria cukup; perencanaan pelaksanaan pembelajaran matematika yang sesuai dengan Kurikulum 2013 yang termasuk kriteria cukup; dan ketersediaan sarana dan prasarana sekolah yang menunjang pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013 yang termasuk kriteria kurang. The readiness of mathematics teachers of state junior high schools to implement curriculum 2103 AbstractThis study aims to reveal the readiness of mathematics teachers of state junior high schools (SJHS’s) in Cilacap Regency in implementing Curriculum 2013, consisting of:  teachers’ knowledge of the teaching of mathematics in Curriculum 2013, the teachers’ efforts to improve their understanding of the teaching of mathematics in Curriculum 2013,  the teachers’attitudes towards the implementation of Curriculum 2013,  the planning of the implementation of teaching mathematics in accordance with Curriculum 2013, and the availability of facilities that support the implementation of Curriculum 2013. This study was a survey that used the quantitative approach supported by the qualitative approach. A sample of this study was 31 teachers using the stratified purposive sampling technique. The data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, observation, and documentation. The data were analyzed using the quantitative and qualitative descriptive techniques. The results of the research show that the readiness of mathematics teachers of state junior high schools in Cilacap Regency is included in the sufficient criterion. These conclusions are supported by the following components: the teachers’knowledge of the teaching of mathematics in Curriculum 2013, which is in the sufficient criterion; the teachers’efforts to improve their understanding of teaching mathematics in Curriculum 2013, which is in the insufficient criterion; the teachers’attitudes towards the implementation of Curriculum 2013, which is in the sufficient criterion; the planning the implementation of teaching mathematics in accordance with Curriculum 2013 which is in the sufficient criterion, and the availability of facilities that support the implementation of Curriculum 2013, which is in of the insufficient criterion.

scholarly journals Profitability Analysis and Factors Influencing Profit Level of Small-Scale Broiler Farmers in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 127-135
Author(s):  
Afodu Osagie John ◽  
Shobo Bolatito Adenike ◽  
Ayo-Bello Taofeek Ayodeji ◽  
Abasilim Chinwe Frances
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Cost Of Drugs ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Selection Of

Broiler birds are widely praised for its palatability and nutritious values which are mainly for meat purpose, and also serves as source of income to many households in Nigeria. The broiler industry is faced with high cost of production thereby reducing the farmers profit. The study was conducted in three Geopolitical zones in Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was adopted for this study for the selection of 540 broilers farmers out which 392 returned a well filled questionnaire where data were extracted for the study. Data for this study were analysed using descriptive (frequency and percent) budgetary analysis and inferential (Logit regression) statistics. Factors affecting the profit level of broiler farmers were age (γ1= -0.145, p= 10%), households size (γ3= -5.477, p=10%), educational status of the farmers (γ4= 0.228, p= 5%), number of birds (γ7= 0.575, p= 5%), cost of feed (γ8= -1.022, p= 1%), cost of water (γ9= -1.277, p= 1%), cost of drugs (γ10= -1.640, p= 5%) and cost of chick (γ11= -7.104, p= 1%). Young people should be encouraged to be involved in production of broiler, since agriculture has aging population and help in employment creation. Farmers should maintain a low number of households so as to increase their profit. The farmers should have some forms of education on the production of broilers so as to enhance their profit.

Analyzing the Determinants of Teachers’ Mathematics Teaching Competencies in Upper Primary Phase: Evidence from Namibia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 35-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Nambira
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Primary Phase ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Teaching Competencies ◽  
Training Programmes

The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which predictors of teachers’ competencies in teaching mathematics predict the outcomes of mathematics performance among learners at upper primary phase. The determinants were namely gender, teaching experience, region, qualification, and fields of study exert effect on teachers’ competencies in lesson planning and preparation, assessment and evaluation of learners, lesson delivery, the use of teaching strategies, the quality of homework, and the availability of teaching materials. The generic understanding of the impacts of predictors of teaching competencies on learners’ performance significantly informs the development of training programmes components, and teaching and learning processes across the schooling system. Shulman’s theory of teacher content and pedagogical knowledge underpinned the study. The study comprised of holistic samples of 117 mathematics teachers at upper primary phase teachers from 39 schools. The selection of three schools from each region followed three criteria, namely outstanding, moderate, and lower performances in Grade 10 examination. Data is collected from classroom observation and analysis of relevant documents. The findings show that predictor variables such as gender, teacher qualification, teaching experience, field of study, and region exerted effects on the way teachers plan and prepare the lesson, deliver the lesson, assess and evaluate learners, use the teaching materials, and the quality of work. Teachers who specialized in mathematics were more competent in mathematics teaching. The results presuppose that predictors of teachers’ competencies in teaching mathematics are essential for improving teaching and learning of mathematics in schools. The outcome of this study is beneficial to education officials who are directly responsible for coordinating the teaching of mathematics in schools and the allocation of teaching subjects, particularly mathematics. The findings showed that a number of teachers were not trained mathematics. This was an indication of the existing shortage of mathematics teachers in schools nationally. Untrained mathematics teachers negatively influenced learners’ performance. These outcomes implied that education planners at the national, regional and district levels should set up strategies on how to increase the production of mathematics teachers nationally in order to meet the demand of such teachers in schools.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Efficient Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Senior High Schools in Wa

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Susuoroka Gabina ◽  
Bernard Jagri ◽  
Atar Alphaa Mohammed ◽  
Abu Ahmad Anass ◽  
Al-hassan Abdul-Mumin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals Self Efficacy Calon Guru Matematika

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-428
Author(s):  
Tina Sri Sumartini
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mathematical Knowledge ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Self ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Prospective Mathematics Teachers

AbstrakSelf-efficacy calon guru matematika masih kurang. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan analisis mengenai self-efficacy calon guru matematika sehingga dapat diketahui aspek self-efficacy yang perlu ditingkatkan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis self-efficacy calon guru matematika dalam mengajar matematika. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak tiga orang calon guru matematika jurusan pendidikan matematika di Institut Pendidikan Indonesia. Analisis data dilakukan secara kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa calon guru matematika memiliki keyakinan dalam penguasaan pengetahuan matematika, namun merasa kurang yakin bahwa dirinya mampu untuk menyampaikan materi matematika kepada siswa. Kurangnya keyakinan ini berakibat pada kemampuan pedagogis calon guru matematika.  Self-Efficacy of Mathematics Prospective TeachersAbstractThe self-efficacy of prospective mathematics teachers is still lacking. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the self-efficacy of prospective mathematics teachers so that it can be seen which aspects of self-efficacy need to be improved. The purpose of this study was to analyze the self-efficacy of prospective mathematics teachers in teaching mathematics. The research method used is qualitative by using a purposive sampling technique. The sample taken was three prospective mathematics teachers majoring in mathematics education at the Indonesian Institute of Education. The data analysis was done qualitatively. The results showed that the prospective mathematics teacher had confidence in the mastery of mathematical knowledge, but felt less confident that he was able to convey mathematics material to students. This lack of confidence results in the pedagogical abilities of prospective mathematics teachers.

scholarly journals Students Mathematics Interest in Senior High Schools: Empirical Evidence from Ashanti Region of Ghana

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Yarhands Dissou Arthur
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teacher Motivation ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Ashanti Region ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Mathematics Educators ◽  
Alpha Reliability

The relevance of students’ academic interest in mathematics is of great concern to stakeholders in education. The present study models students’ interest in mathematics (SIM) using mathematics facility (MF), mathematics connection (MC), teacher motivation (TM) as well as instructor quality and availability (IQA). The study randomly selected 1500 students from 10 senior high schools from the Ashanti region of Ghana; however, 1,263 of the participants fully participated in the study. These participants were made to respond to validated self-administered questionnaires with alpha-reliability of 0.74, 0.69, 0.70, 0.699 and 0.68 for SIM, MC, MF, IQA and TM respectively. Findings from the study showed that MC, MF, IQA and TM explain 71.6% of the variance in students’ interest in mathematics. The study further found that approximately 15% of variability in teachers’ ability to connect mathematics to real life problems is attributable to availability of mathematics facility as well as instructor quality and availability. The study finally found that availability of mathematics facilities for teaching and learning explains 12.4% of instructor quality in teaching mathematics. The study concluded that students’ interest in mathematics is influenced significantly by the teachers’ ability to connect mathematics to real life and the immediate environment, availability of mathematics facility, teacher motivation as well as instructor quality and availability. The study recommended for mathematics educators to take into account the influence of these factors and integrate them in the delivery of mathematics in high schools.

scholarly journals Modification of the genome topology network and its application to the comparison of group B Streptococcus genomes

BMC Genomics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Deng ◽  
Xuechao Zhao ◽  
Yuan Liang ◽  
Liang Zhang ◽  
Jianping Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Tree ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Clustering Algorithm ◽  
Group B Streptococcus ◽  
Gene Families ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Evolutionary Information ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Group B ◽  
Major Factors

Abstract Background The genome topology network (GTN) is a new approach for studying the phylogenetics of bacterial genomes by analysing their gene order. The previous GTN tool gives a phylogenetic tree and calculate the different degrees (DD) of various adjacent gene families with complete genome data, but it is limited to the gene family level. Result In this study, we collected 51 published complete and draft group B Streptococcus (GBS) genomes from the NCBI database as the case study data. The phylogenetic tree obtained from the GTN method assigned the genomes into six main clades. Compared with single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based method, the GTN method exhibited a higher resolution in two clades. The gene families located at unique node connections in these clades were associated with the clusters of orthologous groups (COG) functional categories of “[G] Carbohydrate transport and metabolism,”, “[L] Replication, recombination, and repair” and “[J] translation, ribosomal structure and biogenesis”. Thus, these genes were the major factors affecting the differentiation of these six clades in the phylogenetic tree obtained from the GTN. Conclusion The modified GTN analyzes draft genomic data and exhibits greater functionality than the previous version. The gene family clustering algorithm embedded in the GTN tool is optimized by introducing the Markov cluster algorithm (MCL) tool to assign genes to functional gene families. A bootstrap test is performed to verify the credibility of the clades when allowing users to adjust the relationships of the clades accordingly. The GTN tool gives additional evolutionary information that is a useful complement to the SNP-based method. Information on the differences in the connections between a gene and its adjacent genes in species or clades is easily obtained. The modified GTN tool can be downloaded from https://github.com/0232/Genome_topology_network

Factors Affecting Loan Repayment Performance of Microfinance Institution Borrowers

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-43
Author(s):  
Akalewold Fedilu Mohammed ◽  
Mesfin Hirpato Wobe
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Loan Repayment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Microfinance Institution ◽  
Major Factors

This study investigated the factors that affect the loan repayment performance of Omo Microfinance Institution borrowers at Wondo Genet Woreda, Ethiopia. Both primary and secondary data were used in the study. The required data were collected from 225 borrowers of Omo Microfinance. Respondents were selected by a stratified random sampling technique. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis were used. The findings of the study revealed that 44.9% of borrowers in the study area did not repay the amount of money they borrowed as per credit schedules. The major factors that affect the loan repayment performance of borrowers were their sex, educational level, family size, borrowing experience, timelines of loan, repayment period and advisory visit.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document