The Role of Mathematics in Secondary Schools

Abstract

Since mathematics is one of the core subjects in both Junior and Secondary School levels, it should be given utmost attention by both teachers and students. The paper examine the role of mathematics in our secondary schools since it is the foundation level of what a child be in future or what profession a child wants to go into in future. The paper also point out the importance of mathematics in our secondary schools and also the problem of teaching and learning of the subject in our secondary-schools. Recommendations were made based on the problems enumerated.