Abstract:

The closures of institutions of learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic around countries of the world and which Nigeria is part, has learnt to adapt to the new normal by thinking of innovative ways to ensure school children continue their education, considering the impact the pandemic has had on the educational system. One such innovation is the e-learning platform created by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education (FME). E-learning is regarded as a high-tech tool for teaching and learning. Understanding how students perceive e-Learning is essential. Therefore, this research aims to unmask students’ mathematics experience using e-learning amidst the covid-19 pandemic. A qualitative method that employed a case study research design was applied. The participants were students of the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka. A semi-structured interview was the instrument employed. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the telephone method was used to collect data. The thematic analysis approach was employed to analyse the data. Findings revealed that the use of e-learning amidst the covid-19 pandemic was helpful. Findings also revealed challenges faced in using e-learning. Findings showed that not all students utilised e-learning amidst the covid-19 pandemic. Based on the findings, solutions and recommendations were proffered to tackle the challenges.

Keywords:

COVID-19, e-learning and mathematics, national policy on education, sustainable development goals.