Abstract
This study explored the best methods of teaching mathematics at Early Childhood Education
in khumalo cluster primary school in Bulawayo. The research was mainly focused on ECE
teachers concerning the best methods in the teaching of mathematics and strategies that can
be used to assist teachers so that they can use the best teaching methods. Data collection was
done by use of structured interviews and questionnaires to guide in data collection.
Questionnaires had had 88% response rate and 5 interviews which yielded 100 % response
rate. The sample consisted of all the ECE teachers and TICs in Khumalo cluster primary
schools and this yielded 35 ECE teachers and 5 TICs. Data accumulated was analysed and
presented through graphs, tables and pie charts and rational conclusions were drawn from
this.
The study found out that hands on methods, learner centered, play way, rote learning and
lecture methods are the best methods of teaching maths at ECE level. Most teachers use the
mentioned methods because they highly engage learners in the classroom activities. However
major findings of the study suggested that many teachers face challenges when teaching
mathematics such as shortage of resources, language and high enrolment. The study also
showed some strategies that can be used to assist teacher employ the best methods of
teaching which include, workshops, incentives as they are getting very low salaries and
providing adequate resources.
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CHIKUNI, P (2021). Methods Of Teaching Mathematics At Ece Level Learners In Kumalo Cluster Primary Schools Of Bulawayo Province. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/methods-of-teaching-mathematics-at-ece-level-learners-in-kumalo-cluster-primary-schools-of-bulawayo-province
CHIKUNI, PATIENCE "Methods Of Teaching Mathematics At Ece Level Learners In Kumalo Cluster Primary Schools Of Bulawayo Province" Afribary. Afribary, 02 May. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/methods-of-teaching-mathematics-at-ece-level-learners-in-kumalo-cluster-primary-schools-of-bulawayo-province. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
CHIKUNI, PATIENCE . "Methods Of Teaching Mathematics At Ece Level Learners In Kumalo Cluster Primary Schools Of Bulawayo Province". Afribary, Afribary, 02 May. 2021. Web. 27 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/methods-of-teaching-mathematics-at-ece-level-learners-in-kumalo-cluster-primary-schools-of-bulawayo-province >.
CHIKUNI, PATIENCE . "Methods Of Teaching Mathematics At Ece Level Learners In Kumalo Cluster Primary Schools Of Bulawayo Province" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 27, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/methods-of-teaching-mathematics-at-ece-level-learners-in-kumalo-cluster-primary-schools-of-bulawayo-province