Teachers’ Perspectives on Poor Mathematics Achievement in Iraqi Secondary Schools

Waswa, David Wafula and Kavlu, Aziza and Al-kassab, Mowafaq Muhammed and Kurudirek, Abdullah (2024) Teachers’ Perspectives on Poor Mathematics Achievement in Iraqi Secondary Schools. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 12 (1). pp. 58-73.

Text (Research Article) ijsses.v12i1p58.pdf Download (1MB)

Abstract

Mathematics performance in Iraq has been of concern to education stakeholders in the post war years. This research aims to identify the causes of poor mathematics achievement in secondary schools in Iraq according to the teachers’ point of view. An online questionnaire was used to collect data from 110 mathematics across the major cities of Iraq. The data was then analyzed using the Minitab software, employing t-tests techniques, analysis of variance, and general descriptive statics methods. Results indicate that among others, parental involvement, pedagogical approaches, mathematics teachers’ anxiety, and the learners’ weak mathematics foundation during the early years are factors that affect students’ performance. Recommendations and suggestions to improve the situation are clearly discussed in the study.

Actions (login required)

View Item