Reclaiming Numeracy: Evaluating the Impact of the Culturo -Techno-Contextual Approach (CTCA) on Mathematical Perception in Sierra Leonean Higher Education
Authors
Mariatu Timbo Bangura (PhD Candidate)
African Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education (ACEITSE), Lagos State University, Nigeria. (NG)
Professor Rasheed Sanni (PhD)
Professor of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education Centre Leader, Africa Centre of Excellence for innovative & Transformative STEM Education, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State Nigeria. (NG)
Article Information
DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2026.150500074
Subject Category: Mathematics
Volume/Issue: 15/5 | Page No: 880-882
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2026-06-02
Published: 2026-06-02
Abstract
Negative perception is a significant barrier to mathematical proficiency among tertiary students in West Africa. This study evaluates the impact of the Culturo-Techno-Contextual Approach (CTCA) on the cognitive and affective dispositions of 376 first-year students at the University of Makeni (UNIMAK), Sierra Leone. Findings from a quasi-experimental analysis demonstrate that CTCA significantly enhances student confidence, participation, and conceptual clarity. The study concludes that by centering instruction on the "Culturo-Techno" axis, educators can effectively dismantle "math anxiety" and improve academic performance.
Keywords
CTCA, student perception, STEM education, culturally responsive pedagogy, math anxiety, ICT in education, Sierra Leone, pedagogical innovation, self-efficacy, learner engagement.×
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