Peer-Reviewed Article November 1, 2010
Five decades of school mathematics in Ghana
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Published in: Mathematics Connection
Publisher: African Journals OnLine • Ghana • 0855-4706
Abstract
In this paper, an attempt had been made to provide a historical background to the development of school mathematics in Ghana since the nation‟s independence from British rule in 1957 and how these have influenced current practice in teaching mathematics and the culture of learning the subject. Some recommendations have been made to improve students‟ performance in the subject.Keywords: new math, mathematics content emphasis, mathematics teaching, learning culture of mathematics