Effective Strategies for Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in School

Abstract

Ozoro (1973), Adeniyi (1988) and Osihodu (1988) in Alio (1997) reported of constant high failure rate in mathematics examinations at the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Result of WAEC/NECO SSCE obtained from the examination officer (2002-2006) shows that the perfbrmance in mathematics was too poor. therefore necessary steps has to he taken in order to upgrade the performance of students and also the teaehing and learning of mathematics in secondary schools. The high failure rate is of great concern to the nation because the situation is adversely affecting Nigeria in achieving her objectives towards science and technology. The reasons for students' poor performance in mathematics IN attributed in this paper to teachers and students negative attitude to mathematics, poor method of teaching, lack of qualified mathematics teachers and so on. Being aware of these problems, the paper suggests some strategies that can be used to enhance effective teaching and learning of mathematics in our schools. The paper focuses on the strategies that are very crucial to effective teaching an learnin2 of mathematics in order to achieve success in our secondary schools. The paper also suggested some recommendations based on the problems highlighted.