Factors Influencing the use of Instructional Materials in the Teaching of Mathematics in Primary Schools in Jos North Local Government, Plateau State

Abstract

The study investigated instructional materials' utilization in the teaching of Mathematics in primary schools in Jos North LG A of Plateau State. The population of the study was 5474 teachers and 547 were randomly selected using proportionate sampling technique. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Data were collected using the questionnaire developed by the researcher tagged Utilization of Instructional Materials in Mathematics by Teachers Questionnaire (UIMMTQ). Test-retest reliability value was 0.73. Data collected were analysed using the percentages and the Chi-square for the research questions and hypotheses. Results obtained showed that the widely utilized instructional materials for the teaching of Mathematics by primary school teachers are models and printed materials. The paper emphasizes the importance of utilization of instructional materials in teaching mathematics.