Effect of Stereo-typing on Mathematics Achievements in Secondary Schools in Butaleja District
| dc.contributor.author | Robert Okello | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-12T14:08:22Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-12T14:08:22Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-08-29 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study examined the effect of stereo-typing on mathematics achievements in secondary schools in Butaleja district. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the types of stereotypes that influence mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Butaleja, to assess the impact of stereotyping on students' confidence, attitudes, and performance in mathematics, to identify strategies for mitigating the negative effects of stereotypes on mathematics achievement in secondary schools in Butaleja. The study utilized a mixed method in which both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection was employed. These methods were used for purposes of drawing valid conclusions based on views got from oral informants as well as the responses from those who filled the questionnaires that investigated the impact of parents’ educational background on the academic performance of learners in secondary schools in Butaleja District. The findings reveal that gender- and tribe-based stereotypes are prevalent in schools within Butaleja District. A significant number of respondents agreed with the statement that boys are naturally more talented in mathematics than girls. For example, 60% of teachers either agreed or strongly agreed with this stereotype, which aligns with the perceptions of 64% of parents. Pupils confirmed this bias, stating that they often hear such remarks from peers and even teachers. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3090 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | Effect of Stereo-typing on Mathematics Achievements in Secondary Schools in Butaleja District | |
| dc.type | Thesis |