Factors Affecting Quality of Performance of Mathematics by Senior Secondary Students in Somalia (Case Study: Mogadishu Secondary Schools)
Abstract
Background: Mathematics is basically used to solve problems and mandatory to every student in Somalia and frequently used to different fields such as engineering and information communication technology (ICT). The majority of students believe that the subject is difficult to study, the reason with noncognitive issues such as perception, attitude, expectation, interest. Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between five cognitive factors such as teacher’s professionalism, teacher’s training, teacher’s experience, student’s perception, quality of textbook contributes the quality of performance of mathematics by senior secondary students. Methods: Using cross-sectional survey method and cluster sampling technique six hundred questionnaires were disseminated; five hundred and eight-four were involved in data analysis. Data analyzed using structural equation modeling technique. Findings: Results proposed teacher’s professionalism, training, experience, curriculum, and student’s perception have a significant to the quality and performance of mathematics by senior secondary student. Conclusions: The recommendations of these findings and study limitations are discussed.