Influence of Selected Variables on Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Ilorin South Local Government, Kwara State

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Study examines how selected variables affect mathematics teaching and learning and students’ academic performance in Ilorin South, Kwara State. Using a descriptive survey design supported qualitatively, the research employs questionnaires and interviews. Multi-stage sampling includes eight schools and systematic selection of 20% of SS2 students, yielding 346 students and 10 mathematics teachers for 356 respondents, plus interviews. Findings indicate teacher qualification, instructional materials, and school facilities influence learning, while teacher experience shows no significant effect; teaching experience is identified as the most influential factor.

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Key factors influencing mathematics performance

Teacher effectiveness and student achievement

Anatolian Journal of Education e-ISSN: 2547-9652 April 2020 ● Vol.5, No.1 [www.e-aje.net](www.e-aje.net)[ ](www.e-aje.net)pp. 67-78 Influence of Selected Variables on Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Ilorin South Local Government, Kwara State Ayodeji John Enikanolaye Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria , [enikanolayeayodeji@gmail.com](enikanolayeayodeji@gmail.com) Morenikeji Alex Akanmu Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria , [alexakanmu@gmail.com](alexakanmu@gmail.com) Effective teaching and learning and academic performance is affected by several factors which includes parent social economic status, school facilities, motivation, students’ attitude towards mathematics. The study was a descriptive study of survey type and supported qualitatively. Questionnaire and interview were employed for data collection. The target population for this study comprised of all the three thousand four hundred and sixty (3,460) senior secondary school II (SS 2) mathematics students and their teachers in Ilorin South, Kwara State (Kwara State Universal Basic Education, 2019) . Multi- stage sampling technique was used for the sampling process. In the first stage, four (4) wards in Ilorin south Local Government Area were selected randomly through balloting method namely: Akanbi ward III; Akanbi ward IV; Akanbi ward Vand Okaka ward I. In the second stage, balloting method was used to select two (2) schools each from the four (4) wards making a total of eight (8) schools. In the third stage, twenty percent (20%) of the students in each of these schools were selected through systematic random sampling technique. The questionnaires were filled by three hundred and forty-six (346) students and ten (10) mathematics teachers making a total of 356 respondents. Furthermore, out of the 356 respondents eight (8) students and ten (10) mathematics teachers were interviewed. Demographic data of respondents were analysed using frequency counts and percentages while the research questions were also descriptively answered using frequency and percentage. The study revealed that: (i) teacher’s qualification have an influence on effective teaching and learning of mathematics in schools (ii) teacher’s experience does not have influence on effective teaching and learning of Mathematics in schools (iii) availability and use of instructional material influence effective teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary schools (iv) school facilities and equipment and other teaching material was also found to have influence on effective teaching and learning of mathematics in secondary schools (v) Teachers’ teaching experiences is the most influential factor affecting effective teaching and learning of mathematics. Keywords: variables, instructional materials, school facilities, teacher’s qualification, mathematics INTRODUCTION Mathematics is one of the core subjects at both junior and senior secondary school levels in Nigeria. This is due to its relevance to our daily life. Mathematics has different definitions as different scholars define it based on their own understanding. Mathematics is an abstract of number, quantity and space (Charles-Organ, 2014) . According to Charles-Organ (2014) mathematics is viewed as a science that draws necessary conclusions. The researcher further stated that Mathematics is a language used to Citation: Enikanolaye, A. J., & Akanmu, M. A. (2020) . Influence of Selected Variables on Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Ilorin South Local Government, Kwara State. Anatolian Journal of Education, 5(1), 67-78. [https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2020.517a](https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2020.517a) 68 Influence of Selected Variables on Mathematics Teaching … portray problems arising in all branches of sciences and technology because of its relationship with other school subjects. Also, Salman and Adeniyi (2012)

FAQs

What variables does the study focus on regarding mathematics teaching and learning?

The study focuses on teacher qualification, teacher experience, availability and use of instructional materials, and school facilities and equipment, among other teaching materials.

How was data collected in this research?

Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires were completed by 346 students and 10 mathematics teachers, and interviews involved eight students and ten mathematics teachers.

What is the main conclusion about teacher experience and instructional factors?

Teacher qualification, instructional materials, and school facilities influence effective teaching and learning. Teacher experience does not have influence, while teaching experiences are identified as the most influential factor affecting effective teaching and learning.

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