STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Effective and efficient teaching strategies that can help students enhance their maths ability are
highly desired. According to Gurney (2007), teaching is effective and efficient when students are
taught the appropriate subject, there are sufficient learning materials available, and teachers
devote a significant amount of time to the teaching activity.

It is necessary for a teacher to be enthusiastic about imparting knowledge with kids while also
being driven by the school management system. Mtitu (2014) further stated that learner-centered
methods, which require teachers to actively involve students in the teaching and learning
process, are necessary for effective and efficient teaching.

However, sufficient effort was made to improve students' mathematics performance through
programs such as SEDP (SEDP I, 2004 & SEDP II, 2010), upgrading teaching curriculum, and
providing teachers with all necessary materials.