The THE ROLE OF PEER GROUP, FAMILY AND QUALITY OF TEACHERS IN DEVELOPING THE INTEREST OF STUDENT IN LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS, BENUE STATE

  • Prof. D.C Musa
  • Adamu Garba Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State
Keywords: Peers,, Family, Teacher,, Learning, Mathematics, Benue,, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the role of Peer Group, Family and Quality of Teachers in Developing the Interest of Students in Learning of Mathematics in selected Secondary Schools in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria..The study was anchored on Resource Framework Theory. The researcher used both primary and secondary sources from a population of 960 and a sample of 260 respondents obtained by the use of a structured questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using the Ordinary Least Square regression analysis (OLS) while the hypotheses of the study were tested using probability value of the estimates. The result of the regression analysis indicates that a Peer Group (PEG) has a negative effect on Learning Mathematics in selected secondary schools in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria (LMS) and the relationship is not statistically significant (p>0.05). Family influence (FAM) was negatively related to Learning Mathematics in selected secondary schools in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria (LMS). Teachers' influence (TCH) has a a positive effect on Learning Mathematics in selected secondary schools in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria (LMS) and the relationship is statistically significant (p>0.05) and in line with a priori expectation. It was concluded that the role of teacher in the teaching and learning of mathematics is very crucial as the love or the phobia for mathematics is engraved in the heart and minds of the young ones at a very early stage by the way and manner the subject is being presented to them. It was recommended among others that, the management of the selected schools and secondary schools in the study area and Nigeria at large should ensure that qualified teachers should be used in the teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary school as this has been found to positively influence the learning of mathematics.

Author Biography

Adamu Garba, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State

Department of Science Technology and Mathematics Education, 

Published
2019-08-31
How to Cite
Musa, P. D., & Garba, A. (2019). The THE ROLE OF PEER GROUP, FAMILY AND QUALITY OF TEACHERS IN DEVELOPING THE INTEREST OF STUDENT IN LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS, BENUE STATE. IJO - International Journal of Mathematics (ISSN: 2992-4421 ), 2(08), 19-45. Retrieved from http://ijojournals.com/index.php/m/article/view/201
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Vol 2 No 08 (2019): IJO - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICS
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