Browsing by Subject "Mathematics"
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Exploring foundation phase teachers’ experiences and perceptions of the challenges that impede school readiness
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Several studies concur that children from a disadvantaged background are as prepared for formal schooling, compared to their advantaged peers who have access to attend good quality pre-schools. This is particularly true ... -
Exploring Grade 9 Mathematics learners learning of congruency based proofs in geometry via a web-based learning system
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Globally, research and evaluation reports show that students are not learning congruency-based proofs, as part of the Geometry section of mathematics, efficiently. One identifier of student understanding related to ... -
Exploring strategies and approaches grade ten learners in eritrea use when studying a given mathematical model
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This study explores the strategies and approaches grade ten leaners in Eritrea use when studying a given mathematical model. In this study, ten learners selected from a grade ten mathematics class had been presented with ... -
Exploring the Incorporation of mental Arithmetic into primary school mathematics: A case of Oshana Region, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)This study, “Exploring the incorporation of mental arithmetic into primary school mathematics: A case of Oshana region, Namibia”, explored the execution of mental arithmetic strategies in senior primary schools in the ... -
The influence of using video-stimulated recall as a reflective tool for professional development amongst novice mathematics educators
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)This study investigated the influence of using Video-Stimulated Recall (VSR) as a tool for professional development (PD) among novice mathematics educators. The primary focus was the novice mathematics educators’ ability ... -
The integration of technology in mathematics at secondary schools in the Western Cape to enhance learner performance: an evaluation of the Khanya Project
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)There is a dire need to transform Mathematics education in the schooling system in South Africa as this is evident by the poor learner performance in the Mathematics examination results. There is a high failure rate in ... -
Investigating an integrated teaching methodology as a means to prepare students for university studies in mathematics
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)A key issue for the success of students entering a first year mathematics course at tertiary level is whether or not they have an integrated understanding and view of the mathematical concepts acquired at school. Various ... -
Investigating the effects of continuous professional development on ICT integration in the classroom of Foundation Phase Mathematics
(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 ... -
Investigating the impact of an intervention programme in a Grade 11 mathematics class : a case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The general performance of learners in mathematics in most secondary schools in South Africa is not encouraging. Statistics reveal that there is a general poor performance in mathematics and related science subjects ... -
An investigation into pre-service teachers mathematical behaviour in an application and modelling context
(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 ... -
Mathematical modelling with simultaneous equations – An analysis of Grade 10 learners’ modelling competencies
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Mathematical modelling is gaining extensive interest across the schooling sector worldwide, as it is deemed to develop learners with competencies set to deal with the demands of the fourth industrial revolution and being ... -
Maximal left ideals and idealizers in matrix rings
(University pf Stellenbosch, 1984)In this chapter we supply all the necessary definitions as well as the required results needed in this work. All the notation and terminology will also be explained carefully. -
On errors in elementary differential calculus: a case study at a technikon
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)The thesis sought to investigate the errors made in elementary differential calculus by students studying engineering at technikons. A sample of 45 first year students from a technikon's engineering faculty were interviewed ... -
Perceived experiences that grade seven learners have in learning algebra
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis investigates grade seven learners perceived experiences in learning algebra.Things that learners do and say during algebra lessons and about algebra were investigated. The study was done at one of the previously ... -
Pre-service science teachers’ conceptual and procedural difficulties in solving mathematical problems in physical science
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Students frequently leave first-year physical science classes with a dual set of physical laws in mind- the equations to be applied to qualitative problems and the entrenched set of concepts, many erroneous, to be applied ... -
Preferred contexts for mathematical literacy of Korean grade 8-10 learners
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The twenty-first century society demands a high level of mathematical literacy. This drove Korean educators to evaluate their students using international mathematics tests such as TIMSS, PISA and IMO. In these tests, ... -
Reliable numerical simulations of problems for pricing real estate derivatives
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The globalisation of nancial systems has presented new challenges to investing in real estate assets. For example, any crisis occurring in one real estate market will have an adverse e ect on other markets regardless ... -
The role of visualization in the teaching and learning of multivariate calculus and systems of ordinary differential equations
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of visualization in the conceptualisation and solution of problems in multivariate calculus and dynamical systems. The theoretical basis, and the visual and analytical ... -
A survey of the computer enhanced services of the Outreach Project of UWC developed for grade 12 mathematic learners and a critical appraisal of the MICSEC2000 program.
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The Outreach Project of the University of the Western Cape has since 1982 through various computer supported services been assisting grade 12 mathematics learners and educators at previously disadvantaged Western Cape high ... -
Teachers' perceptions of the algebra section of the prescribed Eritrean grade ten mathematics textbook
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)I taught mathematics for thirteen years at different secondary schools of Eritrea . During this period I observed that students in secondary schools perform poorly in mathematics . In many workshops and departmental ...