Relationship between pre-service teachers’ mathematics self-efficacy and their mathematics achievement

Abstract

This study sought to explore the relationship between pre-service teachers’ perceived self-efficacy in teaching mathematics and their achievement in mathematics. It is a descriptive study which involved forty students (47.5% male, 52.5% female) of Kibi College of Education. Data was collected through a Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scale (MSES) questionnaire and a Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT). The findings of the study revealed a strong positive relationship between the pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy in mathematics and their achievement in mathematics. In view of the findings, the study recommends among others that teacher educators should focus on helping to develop pre-service teachers.

Modeling student’s interest in mathematics: Role of history of mathematics, peer-assisted learning, and student’s perception

“…Mathematics is seen as an essential precursor to success in modern society and it is a challenge for most students (Chu et al, 2017). In Ghana, as in most African countries, mathematics is taught at the basic school, senior high school (SHS) as well as colleges of education (CoE) curricula (Ampofo, 2019). Mathematics is a compulsory subject for every learner at these levels of education and is a gateway and critical filter for further studies in the country (Ampofo, 2019).…”

“…In Ghana, as in most African countries, mathematics is taught at the basic school, senior high school (SHS) as well as colleges of education (CoE) curricula (Ampofo, 2019). Mathematics is a compulsory subject for every learner at these levels of education and is a gateway and critical filter for further studies in the country (Ampofo, 2019). The student's ability to cope with mathematics improves one's chance of social improvement.…”

“…A recent report shows that 54.11% of candidates who sat for the May/June 2021 West African Senior High School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) obtained a pass of A1-C6 in core mathematics (WAEC, 2021). These performance level in core mathematics has become a concern to those who have an interest in education and has become a further threat to the country's science and technology industry (Ampofo, 2019). Is their performance level determined by their level of interest in mathematics?…”

Relationship Connecting Continuous Assessment and Examination Scores in Mathematics in South-West Nigeria Colleges of Education

“…Mathematics was perceived as an essential precursor to success in modern society. Its usefulness was visible in sciences, technological innovations, commerce for economic developments and educational advancement of any nation (Tella, 2008;Ampofo, 2019). The roles played by Mathematics in the primary school, Junior and Senior Secondary School (JSS and SSS) as well as Colleges of Education (COE) cannot be underscored.…”

“…It is a compulsory subject for every learner at these levels. In actual fact, it is a gatekeeper and critical filter for further studies (Ampofo, 2019). Salman, Yahaya and Adewara (2011) observed that Mathematics seemed to be the most terrifying subject by pupils and students due to figure-phobia related challenges they are being confronted with.…”