Senior High School Mathematics Teachers’ Perception of the Teaching and Learning of Logarithm in the Kwahu East District

Theophilus Klu Kwasi; Desire Sokpe; Justice Aggrey

doi:10.58421/misro.v3i1.185

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58421/misro.v3i1.185

Authors

Theophilus Klu Kwasi Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education
Desire Sokpe Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education
Justice Aggrey OLA College of Education, Cape Coast

Keywords:

Logarithm, Mathematics Teachers’ , Motivation, Teacher quality, Perception

Abstract

The motive of the study was to find factors that influence the teaching and learning of logarithms at the senior High schools in the Kwahu East Municipality. The study employed a descriptive survey where a questionnaire was administered to Eighty-Six (86) teachers. The sample was selected using the Census method. After the SPSS software was used to analyse the data, the descriptive analysis revealed that most teachers positively perceive logarithms. Factors influencing Senior High School mathematics teachers' teaching of logarithm were identified. Teachers believe that suitable teaching methods can influence students' perceptions. Strategies to encourage positive perceptions should be promoted among teachers, and recommendations include developing innovative methods for teaching logarithms in Senior High School mathematics.

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