Identification of Barriers to the Use of Teaching Aids in Teaching Mathematics in Primary Schools

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Farhangian Universitry

2 Farhangian University

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The lack of use of teaching aids in elementary mathematics classes leads to reduced student motivation and interest, increased teacher workload, decreased quality of mathematics learning, and the creation of misconceptions. The present study aims to identify the barriers to the use of teaching aids in teaching mathematics at the elementary level. The research participants consisted of 15 elementary school teachers who graduated from Lorestan Farhangian University, selected through purposive sampling and theoretical saturation. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings from the interview analyses revealed five main themes: educational content, economic status, time allocation, elementary schools, and teacher competencies. According to the research findings, identifying the barriers and challenges to the use of teaching aids in teaching elementary mathematics is essential for overcoming them and for improving the quality and equity of education.

Keywords: teaching aids, elementary mathematics, handmade tools, elementary schools, teacher

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