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Nigerian School Children and Mathematics Phobia: How the Mathematics Teacher Can Help

1Department of science education, Anambra State University ULI

2Department of science and environmental education,University of Abuja


American Journal of Educational Research. 2013, Vol. 1 No. 7, 247-251
DOI: 10.12691/education-1-7-5
Copyright © 2013 Science and Education Publishing

Cite this paper:
Chinyere F. Okafor, Uche S. Anaduaka. Nigerian School Children and Mathematics Phobia: How the Mathematics Teacher Can Help. American Journal of Educational Research. 2013; 1(7):247-251. doi: 10.12691/education-1-7-5.

Correspondence to: Uche S. Anaduaka, Department of science and environmental education,University of Abuja. Email: sanaduaka@yahoo.com

Abstract

This paper considered the importance of mathematics and why it is of utmost necessity that all Nigerian children acquire mathematical knowledge. It noted with dismay the general negative students’ attitude towards the subject and their consequent poor performance in it especially in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). It then looked at the attributes of a mathematics teacher that can bring about a change in the teaching and learning of mathematics and in the attitude of students towards the subject. It finally considered best practices for mathematics instruction, such practices that can stimulate and sustain students’ interest in mathematics learning.

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