METHAMOPHOBIA: A Differential Derivative [43rd Inaugural Lecture]

Table of Content

PREAMBLE 

INTRODUCTION

THE PROBLEM 

• Education: The Universal Set 

• Mathematics Education 

• Mathematics Educator 

• Mathematics and Its Attractions 

• Situational Analysis

• Primary Level 

• Secondary Level 

• Tertiary Level

PROCESS

• Mathemaphobia: The Differential Derivative 

• Expatiation of the Title 

• The Fundamental Cause ofPhobia - Mathematics as a 2nd Language 

• Extended Causes of Phobia 

• The Teacher 

• The Parent 

• The Student 

• The Government

Contributions in Attacking Mathematics Phobia (My Contributions to Knowledge)  Capacity Building of Teachers (Primary and Secondary) 

• Algebraic Reasoning andNumerical Constriction 

• Syndrome of“It looks like” in Geometry 

• Curricular Factors Motivating Mechanical Mathematical Manipulation 

• The Negative Impact of the Negative Sign 

• Geometric 'Proof Dilemma 

• Sensitizing Students' Learning of Mathematics Through Affective Means: A Focus on the Universal Basic Education in Nigeria 

• Mnemonics of Mathematics Recapitulation

• Conclusion 

• Recommendation