Teaching Mathematics for the Development of Agricultural System in Rivers State of Nigeria

Abstract

Mathematical knowledge is a solution to many problems of life. Teaching of Mathematics is a way to acquire all skills needed in practical activities of agricultural system. This study examined effect of Mathematics teaching and challenges militating against teaching of Mathematics for the development of agricultural system. Four research questions guided the study, the instrument used was a questionnaire developed by the researchers. The data collected were analysed using mean statistics. The result showed that teachers were using more of problem-solving method which may help in developing mathematical skills relevant for development of agricultural system. However, the study showed that the poor attitude of teachers towards teaching of Mathematics has been the highest challenge confronting the teaching of Mathematics for the development of agricultural skills. Thus, the researcher recommended among others that Mathematics teachers should have positive attitude towards teaching.