Curriculum Issues: The Role of Gender and Early Childhood Educational Experiences in Problem Solving and Enjoyment of Mathematics Curriculum

Abstract

This research presents a report of an exploratory survey analysis of selected secondary data in mathematics learning. In doing this, relevant literature in relation to mathematics learning was reviewed. Second, some related hypotheses which arose from the literature review were proposed. Thirdly, the survey methods which were used in data collection for the purpose of hypothesis testing will be critically discussed. Fourth, the reliability and validity of the secondary data used in this research were appraised. A summary and analysis of data were given, making use of advanced statistical techniques. Finally, the research discusses the implications of these survey findings for further research.