Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Education) by Author "Persens, Jan"
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Epistemological obstacles in coming to understand the limit concept at undergraduate level: a case of the National University of Lesotho
Moru, Eunice Kolitsoe (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The purpose of this study was to investigate the epistemological obstacles that mathematics students at undergraduate level encounter in coming to understand the limit concept. The role played by language and symbolism in ... -
Students' experiences, learning styles and understanding of certain calculus concepts: A case of Distance Learning at the Zimbabwe Open University
Tsvigu, Chipo (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The study attempts to understand how distance education practices influence the learning of calculus. Understanding student learning in a distance education environment is an important factor to consider in improving the ...