factors affecting the teaching of grade 9 locally developed mathematics
abstract
this qualitative study explores the factors affecting the teaching of grade 9 locally
developed mathematics. this analysis focuses on what factors teachers perceived as having an
effect on their teaching, as well as how they value these factors in regards to their ability to
effectively teach this particular level of mathematics. i conducted this study by observing two
regional locally developed compulsory credit (ldcc) mathematics classrooms on a weekly
basis over the course of two academic semesters within a secondary school context in ontario. i
conducted regular check-ins with each classroom teacher and formally interviewed the two
teachers at the end of the term.
i analysed these observations and interviews using the framework of axiology to explore
what values teachers assigned to various aspects of teaching ldcc mathematics. my analysis
indicates that these particular teachers valued non-curricular factors, such as a safe classroom
environment and the creation of healthy student relationships, as being equally as important as
curriculum factors, and perhaps even more so. additionally, teachers expressed a strong need for
additional resources to better teach ldcc 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
. these resources include: teaching resources,
knowledgeable personnel support, and financial resources to supply 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
with a more
enriching and supportive classroom experience. my analysis suggests that the values that these
teachers held had notable effects on the teachers’ respective practices, suggesting implications
for locally developed mathematics courses being taught by other teachers in other contexts.