Students’ Preparedness for Online Learning of Mathematics in Nairobi County

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the preparedness of secondary school students on online learning of mathematics in Nairobi County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the knowledge of learners in the use of computers, to establish the availability of computer devices to the learner and to identify the learner access to internet. The study focused on two selected secondary schools in the County and particularly those in the suburbs of the city. These schools were, Kangemi High School and Ngara Girls High School. The respondents included learners in all levels of study from form one to form four. The study targeted a sample of at least 80 respondents including both male and female learners in the specified group. Data collected was then be subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics for analysis. The findings indicated that students’ preparedness for online learning of mathematics was still wanting. This data has helped the researcher make conclusions that students need to be equipped with knowledge on the use of computer devices and that the ministry of education together with school management need to provide students with the access to internet both in school and at home for online learning of mathematics. This is because most of the students didn’t have the knowledge on the use of computers, and those who had smartphones, most of them had no internet access. In addition, there is need to avail school computers to students for online learning of mathematics.