Abstract
The study of geometry is so important because it is associated with more academic and career opportunities and, at the same time, acts as one of the critical filters for entry into higher education programs and even in the world of work. The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing the perceived difficulties of studying geometry in Konongo Odumasi Municipal area in the Asante Akim Central Municipal. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and also collected data through the use of a questionnaire. The study used the stratified sampling technique to select a sample of 150 students. The study found that parents’ education level and environmental factors around the classroom were significant factors influencing perceived difficulties of geometry. The study concluded that parents’ educational level and environmental factors are good predictors of perceived difficulties in geometry, and also gender is a good factor in predicting the level of perceived difficulties of geometry among students in the classroom. It is recommended that teachers and education institutions ensure a sound environment that promotes geometry with ease without any difficulty. Parental guidance should also be encouraged to create an atmosphere where wards would not have to look down upon parental educational level and be discouraged from asking for help in geometry.
Highlights
It was found that the majority of the respondents were males and the predominant programs of study at Konongo Odumasi Municipal area were General Arts followed by Business and most of the students were in their final year
The demographic background of the respondents indicates that the research was male-dominated. This may be that subjects such as geometry in mathematics get more challenging for female students than male students, and as Parents’ educational level
This study has established that parents’ educational level and environmental factors are good predictors of perceived difficulties in geometry, supporting previous studies. It shows that gender is a good factor in predicting the level of perceived difficulties of geometry among students in the classroom and that the differences in perceived difficulties of geometry between male and female students call for future research in literature
Summary
Background of Study Mathematics has been the knowledge that people use in their daily life. In general, mathematics is one of the gate-keeping subjects for success in all fields of life. According to Anamuah-Mensah (2007), the utilization of science, mathematics, and technology has been interlinked with improving productivity and wealth creation. Male Female Level of Respondent Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 Program of Study Business General arts Home economics Visual arts General science Level of Parents education Junior high Secondary Tertiary Others Size of family Total Source: Field Survey (2021). Frequency Percentage Mean Std. Frequency Percentage Mean Std
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