The Attitude of Using Text Books among Primary School Teachers

Abstract

Malaysia Education Development Plan 2013 - 2025 is a transformation of educational system to equip the individuals potential through the world-class education system. The quality, design, and content organisation of primary school textbooks have also been transformed in order to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of learning resources as outlined in the PPP for 2013–2025. The goal of this study is to ascertain the level of primary school teachers' attitudes towards the use of maths textbooks and how frequently they do so. The study sample consisted of 67 Chinese National Type School Mathematics instructors from the Bangsar district of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. In order to gather data or information for the study, a questionnaire will be used. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29.0 was used to analyse the data. This study's findings will be presented in both descriptive and inferential form. The data was analysed using descriptive analysis, which includes frequency, percentages, and means. The study's findings indicate that primary school mathematics teachers' attitudes towards using textbooks are at a moderate level (mean = 3.42) and that textbook usage is also at a moderate level (mean = 3.30). Inferential analysis utilising the Spearman Rho coefficient will also be used to determine the relationship between the frequency of Maths textbook use and the attitude of primary school maths teachers. The study's findings demonstrate a significant relationship (r = 0.72, p 0.05) between the attitudes of primary school mathematics teachers and the frequency of textbook use in the subject. Implications of the study suggest that primary school teachers are less likely to be exposed to effective textbook usage techniques. Therefore, steps are suggested to ensure that primary school teachers make effective use of textbooks.