Browsing by Author "Torkildsen, Ole Einar"
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Contexts preferred for use in mathematics by Swaziland high performing public schools' junior secondary learners
Ngcobo, Minenhle Sthandile Faith (University of the Western Cape, 2011)At primary school learners are excited about mathematics. This may be an indication that learning related to familiar contexts, connected to the learners’ interests, values and goals is necessary for motivation. At secondary ... -
Cryptology: A didactical transposition into grade 10 school Mathematics classroom
Whittles, Kalvin (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study in an extension of a Master's study, entitled Realistic Mathematics Education and the strategies grade 8 learners develop for the solution of two simultaneous linear equations. the current study investigates how ... -
A description of entry level tertiary students' mathematical achievement: Towards an analysis of student texts
Jacobs, Mark Solomon (University of the Western Cape, 2006)A DESCRIPTION OF ENTRY LEVEL TERTIARY STUDENTS' MATHEMATICAL ACHIEVEMENT (Towards an analysis of student texts) M.S. Jacobs PhD Thesis, School of Mathematics and Science Education, University of the Western Cape. This ... -
An investigation into pre-service teachers mathematical behaviour in an application and modelling context
Lebeta, T.V. (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to investigate the hypothetical view that the use of familiar social institutions in the formulation of mathematical problems by mathematics pre-service teachers will enable them to find solutions ... -
Land reform in the news: An analysis of how certain South African newspapers covered land reform before and after the 2005 National Land Summit
Genis, Amelia Jasmine (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis investigates land reform coverage at the time of the land summit through quantitative and qualitative content analysis. Hard news reports, editorials and opinion pieces that appeared in the daily newspapers ... -
Prospective Zimbabwean "A" level mathematics teacher's knowledge of the concept of a function
Nyikahadzoyi, Maroni Runesu (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The purpose of the study was to investigate prospective 'A' level mathematics teachers’ knowledge of the concept of a function. The study was a case study of six prospective Zimbabwean teachers who were majoring in mathematics ... -
Translating policy into practice: aspects of learner-centred classroom practices in mathematics in Namibia secondary schools
Kapenda, Hileni Magano (2008)"This study is guided by theories about educational policy implementation and their implications for teaching. These theories underline the notion that educational reform is a progress and it iv comes in cycles. According ...