The Efficacy of Mathematics Instructional Materials in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics Students: Implications for Measurement and Evaluation Instruction

Abstract

This study investigated the efficacy of instructional materials in enhancing teaching and learning of mathematics for Secondary School students. Instructional materials have been identified as very beneficial to the process of instructional delivery. The importance of instructional materials in the process of teaching and learning for the improvement of student’s academic performance cannot be taken for granted. Descriptive survey research design was employed and 650 mathematics teachers and students participated in the study (n = 250 Teachers, n = 400 Students). Two instruments; Instructional Materials for Enhancing Teaching of Mathematics Questionnaire (IMETMQ) and Instructional Materials for Enhancing Learning of Mathematics Questionnaire (IMELMQ) were used for collecting data immediately after classroom interaction. The instruments were trial tested and the internal consistency reliability coefficients of 0.87 and 0.82 were obtained using Cronbach alpha method. Use of instructional materials enhances teaching of mathematics as well as the learning of mathematics by students. The result equally showed that mathematics teachers as well as students’ gender respectively influenced the extent of efficacy of instructional materials on the teaching and learning of mathematics. Male teachers have a mean value of (n=125, X ̅=3.46, SD=0.27) while the female teachers have mean value of (n=125, X ̅=3.09, SD=0.18). Mathematics teachers should integrate instructional resources when teaching for improvement and academic success of students. Adequate instructional materials should be provided by the school authorities to ensure effective teaching and learning of mathematics by students.