Abstract:
This research report was about finding out competences of primary seven children mathematics
in Nama sub County in Mukono District. The persistent failure in mathematics by learners
sparked the study. The questions were, what could be the extent; and what was the main
challenge?
Five primary schools were sampled. Theoretical frame and ideological guidelines used were
Logical-mathematical and experiential.
The researcher discovered that over 44% weren’t competent in handling simple operations in
class five and 58% could not apply primary five class knowledge of place values.
It was recommended that teachers and learners should be inducted 21st century learning skills.
