Impact of learning aids on teaching of mathematics in selected primary schools in Nazigo sub –county Luuka district, Uganda.

Abstract

This study sought to determine impact of learning aids on teaching of Mathematics in selected primary schools in Nazigo Sub -county Luuka District, Uganda. The objectives of the study were to establish the impact of visuals resources on academic performance in Mathematics, to determine the impact of graphic materials on academic performance in Mathematics, and to determine the impact of realia objects on academic performance in Mathematics. The study adopted cross-sectional research designs and collected data using a Self-Administered Questionnaire and an interview guide. Data were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative data analysis methods were descriptive statistics that included frequencies, percentages and means while qualitative data was analysed using discursive analysis. The findings revealed that visual resources have an impact on academic performance in Mathematics, effective use of graphical illustrations in designing instructional material has been suggested as an important facet of instructional message design, and realia objects are significant in the teaching and learning process. Therefore, it was concluded that visual resources are imperative for pupils’ academic performance in Mathematics, graphical illustrations in designing instructional material are necessary for academic performance of pupils in Mathematics, and Use of realia objects is a pre-requisite for academic performance of pupils is Mathematics. It is thus recommended that teachers should put emphasis on the use of visual resources, teachers should endeavour to use graphical illustrations in designing instructional material, and teachers should always use realia objects as a pre-requisite for academic performance of pupils is Mathematics.