students views; teachers views; mathematics textbook; secondary school

A COMPARISION OF STUDENTS’ AND TEACHERS’ VIEWS ABOUT MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF UGANDA

The aim of this study is to compare students’ and teachers’ views about a mathematics textbook of secondary schools of Uganda. Data was collected through a questionnaire which was developed through literature review and composed of six characteristics: layout and design; learning activities, clarity of instruction; graphics and language; utilization of authentic assessment; and incorporation of technology. It was administered to 470 students and 192 teachers.