Individual Differences and Instruction in Mathematics: A Review

Abstract

This paper focuses on some of the individual differences that exists among learners in mathematics which are likely to affect their learning. Since learners are not alike cognitively, a mathematics teacher has a challenge of recognizing and developing the potential of each individual learner. In mathematics classrooms, it is important for teachers to understand variables such as general ability to learn, motivation, attitudes, learning styles, gender among others which are individual differences within and between learners, and strategies are presented on how to cater for them