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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: The purpose of this study was to probe methodologies teachers apply in teaching mathematics to learners with dyscalculia conditions in in public day secondary schools in Kericho County. Guided by Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, the study adopted a descriptive design which used mixed model research with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study was carried out in Kericho County. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to carry out the study. The study was done in 35 randomly selected public day secondary schools in different localities within the County to effectively analyze the methodologies of teaching the subject in the region. Data from the research instruments, namely mathematics teachers ‘questionnaires and mathematics students ‘questionnaires was coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version, 25) to obtain descriptive statistics. To ensure validity, face and content validity was conducted. Also, the Cronbach Coefficient Formula was applied to guarantee reliability the study established that. Some of the major teaching methods include peer tutoring and ensuring presence of mathematics symbols and terms displayed in mathematics lessons. Study also recommends that there should be adequate number of teachers with special needs skills to teach learners with dyscalculia. |
| Keywords: Dyscalculia, Mathematics, Methodology, Performance, Learner |
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