Resolving Learners Differences in the Learning of Mathematics

Abstract

Mathematics is essential for higher studies especially in the field of science and technology. It is applicable for all disciplines. Through various data collected in different schools, it is seen that students are indifferent in learning mathematic. Considering this fact, my study is based on survey research design with positivism philosophy. The main objective of this paper is to identify the factors that create indifference towards learning Mathematics and also to resolve it. The data is collected from 50 students and 20 teachers from ten different schools of Kaski district. Questionnaire was used for the research participants to achieve the research objective. After the analysis and interpretation of the obtained data, we were able to identify the cause of indifference towards learning Mathematics.  Likert scale was applied to analyze the data obtained. Mean weight was used to locate the central position of the response to the statement of the students and the teachers as a whole in the rating skill. The questioner consists of 37 statements related to foundation of Mathematics education. Overall 32 statements assisted to overcome the indifference in learning Mathematics. If the calculated mean weightage is equal to or greater than two, it is assumed that the statement indicates the problems for the indifference toward learning mathematic. The ways to overcome the indifference were related to foundation of Mathematics education.