Abstract
The application of Mathematics in this modern world of information technology is becoming more and more crucial. Bearing this idea in mind and the contribution it can have to the development of the country, the Ethiopian government has given emphasis to the teaching of Mathematics in the Ethiopian schools.
However, in spite of this understanding of its importance the overall performance of students in Mathematics is unsatisfactory. The objective of this research was to assess some of the possible reasons why students are not successful in their education of Mathematics and to pin out some of the major problems in the teaching-learning process of Mathematics and propose possible solutions in order to overcome these problems.
A mixed design approach was used to collect data from concerned stake holders involved in the teaching and learning of Mathematics. It was found that the problems are multifaceted and accordingly the solutions require overall effort from all concerned stakeholders. The problems range from pedagogical, social, economical, administrative and policy aspects to attitude of students and teachers, competence of teachers, methodology of teaching etc.
I believe this study will have a contribution in the effort of identifying some of the major aspects, which hinder the teaching and learning of Mathematics and thereby towards possible solution. It could be also used as an initial work for those who are interested to do further studies in this area.