Evaluation of Instructional Materials Commonly Used in the Teaching of Mathematics in Junior Secondary Schools in Ekiti State

Abstract

The study evaluated the instructional resources commonly used in the teaching of Mathematics in junior secondary schools (JSS) in Ekiti  State. The purpose of the study was to determine the availability, functionality and level of usage of instructional materials for teaching the subject.   The descriptive research design of the survey was adopted. The sample for the study consisted of 360 Mathematics teachers selected through the multistage sampling technique from selected secondary schools in the state.  Three research questions were raised and the data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results from the teachers’ responses revealed that instructional materials are available for teaching Mathematics but are not adequate. It was also found out that to a certain extent, the instructional materials are functioning. However, teachers are not putting the materials into good use.

Keywords: Evaluation, Instructional Materials