Teachers’ Perspectives on Poor Mathematics Achievement in Iraqi Secondary Schools

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https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v12i1p58

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Mathematics Achievement, Poor Performance, Parental Involvement, Students’ Motivation

Abstract

Mathematics performance in Iraq has been of concern to education stakeholders in the post war years. This research aims to identify the causes of poor mathematics achievement in secondary schools in Iraq according to the teachers’ point of view. An online questionnaire was used to collect data from 110 mathematics across the major cities of Iraq. The data was then analyzed using the Minitab software, employing t-tests techniques, analysis of variance, and general descriptive statics methods. Results indicate that among others, parental involvement, pedagogical approaches, mathematics teachers’ anxiety, and the learners’ weak mathematics foundation during the early years are factors that affect students’ performance. Recommendations and suggestions to improve the situation are clearly discussed in the study.

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Waswa, D. W., Kavlu, A., Muhammed Al-kassab, M., & Kurudirek, A. (2025). Teachers’ Perspectives on Poor Mathematics Achievement in Iraqi Secondary Schools. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 12(1), 58-73. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v12i1p58

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