Evaluating Status of Mathematics Laboratory in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State
Jeje O. S., Olagoke, M. Ojo, A. A. & Olofinlae, O.O
College of Education, Ikere – Ekiti
Email: jejeolusola2@gmail.com
Abstract:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the status of mathematics laboratory in secondary schools in Ekiti State. To achieve these objectives, six research questions were developed and answered. A 6 itemstructured questionnaires was developed and used in collecting the data survey research design was used for the study. The questionnaire was administered on 200 respondents and 180 copies were found worthy for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that not all secondary schools in the selected senatorial Area have Mathematics laboratory and all the students like attending Mathematics laboratory classes. Probably
because of equipment and instructional materials in the laboratory which assisted the students to solve mathematics as a visible phenomenon rather than abstract entities. The study also found out that there are problems of inadequate equipment, inadequate professional mathematics teachers and epileptic supply of electricity. It was recommended that Government should provide all the secondary schools with enough mathematics laboratory equipment and provide electricity to the schools to enable students have more interest in mathematics. Mathematics laboratory specialist should be employed to assist students to learn mathematics better.
Keywords: Evaluating, Status, Mathematics, Laboratory, Secondary School.
