Browsing Faculty of Education by Author "Simons, Marius"
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An analysis of learners’ ways of solving linear equations: The case of grade 10 learners in the Western Cape, South Africa
Muberarugo, Jeanne d’ Arc (University of the Western Cape, 2023)While there are several factors for poor performance (Mamba,2013), there is a tendency amongst learners to struggle to transform linear equations from other types of equations and thereafter follow a suitable solution-seeking ... -
Analysis of the ways of working of learners in the final grade 12 mathematical literacy examination papers: focussing on questions related to measurement
Simons, Marius (University of Western Cape, 2012)Mathematical Literacy has a dual meaning in South Africa. On the one hand it alludes to an understanding of the role of Mathematics in the real world. On the other hand it refers to a subject that is taken by students who ... -
An analysis of what are grade 3 learners‘ approaches to working in the systemic assessment in Mathematics
Felix, Carol (University of the Western Cape, 2023)Over the past 5 years, the performance of Grade 3 learners in the Systemic Assessment for their grade has been seen as contradictory to the pass rate of Grade 3 learners. Using a mixed-method research approach, this study ... -
An ethnomethodological analysis of students’ ways of working with algebraic fractions in high-stakes examinations: the case of level 3 mathematics students at technical and vocational education and training (tvet) colleges
Mbeki, Nwabisa Vivian (University of the Western Cape, 2023)The study investigates the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 3 students’ ways of working with rational algebraic fractions in a high-stakes examination. An ethnomethodological analysis was used to reveal the ... -
Investigating the effects of continuous professional development on ICT integration in the classroom of Foundation Phase Mathematics
Senosi, Chloé (University of the Western Cape, 2022)The use of technology is becoming the norm in the 21st century classroom to enhance teaching and learning. This rapid move to incorporate technology in the classroom brought the need for teachers to be upskilled on the use ...