Teaching and learning mathematics as a subject has for a long time been a difficult task to both learners and teachers. A great percentage of learners hate mathematics which has led to a high rate of failure in this subject as compared with other subjects...
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Teaching and learning mathematics as a subject has for a long time been a difficult task to both learners and teachers. A great percentage of learners hate mathematics which has led to a high rate of failure in this subject as compared with other subjects at Grade seven and ‘O’ level. Literature content on motivation asserts that once a task is difficult to accomplish there will be low level of motivation and burnout often develops as a result of not succeeding. Modern teaching and learning methods recognize interactive methods as effective especially in science subjects like mathematics. African traditional games are in this study regarded as interactive approaches which have relevant inclusion of every participant in the learning process. Data transcription and thematic coding were expressed on tables and graphs for analysis purpose. This study could assist mathematics teachers in primary and secondary schools in their endeavour to motivate learners into loving mathematics through ha
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