The challenges of the new competence based curriculum in teaching and learning of mathematics among secondary schools in Tororo district

Abstract

This report critically discusses the findings from a study of challenges faced in the execution of the new competency based curriculum in the teaching and learning of mathematics. From the study, this report then gives the analysis of the challenges faced by teachers, parents, students, stakeholders in the implementation of this CBC. This now gives a general analysis of the challenges faced in the execution of the competency based curriculum in the teaching and learning of mathematics among secondary schools in Tororo District and the possible recommendations which can be inform of either solution towards the main challenge. Shifting it aimed at equipping mathematics students, Teachers with knowledge, abilities, skills, values and attitudes needed in school and various disciplines of work as a very important aspect in the mathematical arena. However, the shift from knowledge based to learner centered education has lacunas and catastrophes involved but it’s not limited to insufficient organization on the part of the stakeholders, bad attitude of teachers, insufficient resources, and High number of students in classes that hampers the study of mathematics among others.