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Codes, graphs and designs related to iterated line graphs of complete graphs
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
In this thesis, we describe linear codes over prime fields obtained from incidence
designs of iterated line graphs of complete graphs Li(Kn) where
i = 1,2. In the binary case, results are extended to codes from ...
Estimation of Pareto Distribution Functions from Samples Contaminated by Measurement Errors
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Estimation of population distributions, from samples that are contaminated
by measurement errors, is a common problem. This study considers the problem
of estimating the population distribution of independent random ...
Factors impacting on first-year students' academic progress at a South African university
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
This research project explored the learning experiences of two groups of first-year students in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Western Cape during the course of 2009/2010. The aim was ...
Investigating the implementation of a school-based literacy intervention programme: A case of grade one isiXhosa speaking learners in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the implementation of a Literacy Intervention
Programme with Grade One isiXhosa speaking learners in one primary school in the Western
Cape. The study was motivated by the ...
Participation in sport and the perceptions of quality of life amongst high school learners in the Theewaterskloof Municipality, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
In South Africa, sport can unite the country because it can transcend race, gender, politics or language groups. Much of the youth of the country are in the developmental phase where critical decisions are being taken on ...
How Do Teachers and Learners Navigate the Terrain of Ecology and What are the Associated Conceptual Understandings?
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
This thesis relates the teaching of ecology in schools to the requirements of the National Curriculum Statements, Grades R-9 and Grades 10-12, for Natural and Life Sciences. It examines the conceptual understanding of the ...
Government intervention to alleviate poverty in South Africa, with a specific focus on poverty in the Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
When the new democratic government in South Africa came to power in 7994, it inherited a legacy of inequality, unemployment and poverty. Mindful of this triple challenge the government's first socio-economic policy framework, ...
First year learner nurses' perceptions on self-directed learning during clinical activities in the skills laboratory
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Self-directed learning (SDL) has become a focus in the past years due to the increase in the complexity and changes in the nursing profession development. Employing SDL methodologies has been advantageous to the learner ...
Neck pain amongst high school learners in the Gauteng province
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain is rising in adolescents and this may be due to new information technology leading to increased computer use, involving repetitive movements and static postures. Adolescent neck pain ...
The lnteraction of Community Health Workers with Households in Soroti District, Uganda'
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Like many other developing countries, Uganda lately adopted the Village Health Team (VHT) Strategy to support the delivery of cost-effective Primary Health Care services in the rural areas. This strategy is intended to ...