Abstract

This research study was conducted to explore and describe the perspectives of Grade 10 students on the Teaching Styles of Mathematics Teachers. Participants included five grade 10 students from Trinity Christian School. Data were gathered through basic qualitative design via face-to-face interviews. All the participants were asked the same set of questions prepared and planned before the interview. Moreover, the researchers asked follow-up questions to get deeper perspectives from the research participants. Based on the interviews, the researchers transcribed and analyzed the recordings during the interview and turned them into codes, then placed them in categories and finally came up with the themes. The five themes were: (1) Math teachers employ various teaching styles, influencing the student's learning experience. (2) A tailored and personalized teaching style in mathematics is necessary to cater to the diverse learning needs of the students. (3) Student engagement in class influences motivation to learn, excel, and understand math concepts. (4) The strategic use of technology supporting a teacher's teaching style enhances the learning experience of the students. (5) Students prefer interactive teaching styles over passive ones because they offer the necessary assistance and student engagement.

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