Impact of Instructional Resources on Mathematics Performance of Learners with Dyscalculia in Integrated Primary Schools, Arusha City, Tanzania
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Date
2016
Authors
Nyudule, Yusta
Karugu, Geoffrey
Muthee, Jessina
Tekle, Tesfu
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International Institute of Science, Technology and Education
Abstract
Learners with dyscalculia in the integrated primary schools in Arusha have been performing poorly in the
Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). Thus, the journal sought to investigate the impact of
instructional resources on mathematics performance of learners with dyscalculia in integrated primary schools
found in Arusha city, Tanzania. The main objective of the study were to identify types of instructional resources
used by teachers who teach mathematics in integrated schools and to find out the adequacy of instructional
resources used to teach Mathematics in integrated schools. The study employed a descriptive design, which was
involved with generalized statistics that were abstracted from respondents. The target population was 92
respondents who included head teachers and subject teachers from four schools. A sample size of 52 respondents
was obtained through the use of purposive sampling. A questionnaire was used as a major data collection
instrument that was administered to head teachers and teachers, and a screening tool checklist complemented it.
Data analysis was done manually and computed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
Descriptive statistics was applied to present the findings. The findings revealed that graphic and realia resources
to be the most commonly used by teachers. The study also established that all the five main types of instructional
resources namely audio, visual, audio-visual, graphic and realia resources were either inadequate or lacking. The
study recommends that Government should provide computers and computer software, mathematic kit, radio
cassettes and tape recorders which are vital instructional materials in primary schools to enhance effective
teaching and learning mathematics. Also, Ministry of Education and Culture should take responsibility in
providing instructional resources to schools.
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Research Article
Keywords
Instructional Resources, Learners with Dyscalculia, Mathematics Performance