Mathematic competency in Samoa has been low for more than 20 years now. It is considered the lowest achieving subject in examinations, 40% of students receiving 30% marks or lower in National Examinations. Students entering into university for advanced studies in Mathematics are inadequately prepared for further studies in Calculus and Linear Algebra. This is due to the lack of substantial understanding in fundamental principles of Mathematics. This article provides an overview on the quality of teaching Mathematics in which it directly impacts student learning in primary and secondary level education. Also the non-alignment between the curriculum and the textbook indirectly affects student who are learning mathematics. Also it briefly explains examiners and their lack of understanding of the current situation of what is being taught to students, because there is a misunderstanding between what is perceived to be taught and what it is actually being taught to students.
雑誌名
鳴門教育大学国際教育協力研究
雑誌名(英)
NUE Journal of International Educational Cooperation
巻
11
ページ
65 - 71
発行年
2018-02-01
出版者
鳴門教育大学教員教育国際協力センター
出版者(別表記)
International Cooperation Center for the Teacher Education and Training, Naruto University of Education
Issues that Hinder the Development of Mathematics Education in Samoa
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