The teaching methods and academic performance in Mathematics and Sciences in Katakwi District
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2019-08
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Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning
Abstract
Uganda is experiencing a tremendous rate of economic growth, the advancement of science and
technology are revolutionizing both the amount and the mode of production. The field of
technology and professional education requires a strong foundation consisting the sound
background, knowledge of subject and pre-requisite of studying science and technology. As
technology develops and reaches more and more into all levels of industry and commerce, more
mathematics and science will be needed at all these levels. The utilitarian value of mathematics
and science as man develops his technology indecorous/improper of master of environment does
not need further emphasis than had been made before. Mathematics knowledge and skill through
hands on and minds on activities to a constructive learning environment. Birgen (2004) states
that despite the explosion of trained teachers in the last decades, the outcry on the poor
performance in mathematics and sciences have persisted years in and year out. This finding is in
agreement with the country’s’ situation where there has been public outcry over the dismal
students’ performance in sciences and mathematics at secondary school level over the years as
reflected by Uganda National Examination Board (IJNEB) since 1980 to date. Njuguna (1998)
notes that it had already been observed the schools in Africa had failed to adequately provide the
needed scientific and technological manpower for development. The failure of these subjects has
however continued to be reported in 0-Level national examinations.
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A Research Report Submitted to The College of Education, Open and Long-Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of The
Requirements for The Award of a Bachelor’s In Education with Science of Kampala International University
Keywords
Mathematics, Sciences, Katakwi District, Teaching Methods