Impact of Teaching Methods on Students’ Mathematics Learning: A Study in Public Secondary Schools, Shaheed Benazirabad

Abstract

This research explores the effect of instructional approaches to mathematics achievement of students in Shaheed Benazirabad public secondary schools. The study utilizes a quantitative research method with a comparative study design in comparing the effects of conventional and contemporary approaches to teaching on student learning. Data were gathered using two instruments: an observation checklist to measure the instructional methods practiced in classes and a mathematics achievement test for the students. There was a purposive sampling of 180 students and their teachers. The results of the simple linear regression showed that teaching methodology predicts students' mathematics performance significantly (R² = 0.21, p < 0.001). In addition, the independent samples t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between students who were instructed in the traditional manner (M = 11.62) and those instructed in the new way (M = 14.27), (t (178) = - 6.79, p < 0.001). The findings indicate that even though traditional is still more used in public schools, modern student-centered methods have greater learning outcomes. The research concludes that incorporating innovative pedagogies in teaching mathematics is imperative to enhance students' conceptual development and performance. According to the findings, a number of recommendations are provided for teacher professionalization, curriculum reform, and increased provision of resources.