Question

The implementation of a new school curriculum for Mathematics in South Africa started in 1998 in an attempt to improve the quality of the learning of Mathematics. However, various investigations done during the past decade indicate that the teaching of Mathematics in school still does not meet the expectation to improve the quality of Mathematics learning.

Analyse the stated problem situation

Answer 1

Some of the probable reasons why teaching expectations have not been met:

1. Wrong curriculum

2. Wrong methodologies

3. Wrong teaching approaches

4.inadaquate facilities to implement fully the curriculum

5. Poor attitude on the side of the learner and the teacher.