Gratiano Asiimwe2025-11-242025-11-242025http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12284/913The study was carried out to establish the impact of teacher qualification on learners’ performance in primary schools in Mbarara City South, Mbarara City. The study Objectives were; i) To identify the different qualifications of mathematics teachers’ in primary schools of Mbarara city south, Mbarara city, ii) To find out the level of learners’ performance in mathematics in primary schools of Mbarara city south, Mbarara city and iii) To establish the difference in performance in mathematics of learners taught by teachers of different qualifications in primary schools of Mbarara city south, Mbarara city. This study used descriptive research design. The study population considered Headteacher, Director of Studies and mathematics teachers. The study sample size was 156 respondents. Simple Random Sampling was used to sample respondents. Data Collection instruments were interview guides and documentary reviews. Data was qualitatively and quantitatively analysed. The ANOVA results indicate a statistically significant difference in mathematics performance among learners taught by teachers with different qualifications (F(2, 49) = 10.948, p < .001). Where diploma holders (mean=5.8339) and degree holders (mean = 5.9364) performed better than those taught by teachers with certificate (Mean = 7.4735).The researcher therefore, recommends that there should be Increase access to degree-level education for primary school teachers, Strengthen continuous professional development programs, focusing on mathematics teaching methodologies, Implement policies that prioritize the recruitment of highly qualified teachers, especially in underserved regions, Schools should be provided with adequate teaching materials, technology, and financial resources to better support mathematics learning, particularly in underperforming schools. Schools should adopt research-backed pedagogical strategies, investigate the impact of school environments and teacher-student interactions on learner performance to identify additional factors influencing academic outcomes and Conduct further research on the role of rural and urban settings in shaping the relationship between teacher qualifications and learner performance, providing targeted support for different contexts.en-USThesis