Attitude of female teachers in teaching mathematics in primary schools :

Abstract

This research report was about Female attitude towards teaching of mathematics in Kisoko primary schools, Tororo district. Objectives were to describe female teachers’ attitudes towards teaching mathematics; and to find out whether girls could be encouraged to pursue careers in mathematics. Questionnaire and focused group discussion were main instruments for data collection. Theoretical framework used was social constructivist perspective. 40 respondents were interviewed. It was found out that most female teachers love teaching mathematics but poor attitudes and group influence discourage majority It is recommended that further research be made to attract more female teachers in the field of Mathematics.