Abstract

This study conducted a content analysis of the math textbook used in grade twelve at secondary schools in Somalia. The study aimed to evaluate the adequacy of the chapter objectives, assess the suitability of the exercises, analyze the figures and diagrams index, analyze the text narratives index, evaluate the appropriateness of the chapter summaries, and assess the suitability of the questions in the math textbook. The study found that while the chapter objectives are adequate, the textbook lacks in providing challenging exercises, figures, and diagrams. The text narratives also need improvement in terms of student involvement, and there are no chapter summaries at the end of the chapters. However, the exercises at the end of the chapters are effective in promoting student involvement. The study concludes with suggestions for enhancing and revising the textbook to improve student engagement and learning.

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