Browsing by Author "Julie, Cyril"
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The effect of graphic calculators on the mathematical achievement in quadratic functions of urban Eritrean grade 10 students
Mebrahtu, Amare Teclemicael (University of the Western Cape, 2003)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of graphic calculators on the mathematical achievement of Eritrean grade 10 students related to the concepts of quadratic function. The study adopted a quasi-experimental ... -
Eritrean grade eight student understanding of algebraic variables
Yosief, Tekie Sium (University of the Western Cape, 2003)This study investigated Eritrean grade eight students' understanding of algebraic variables. A complete count survey of all secondary schools of one province was done and the one that took part in the study was Gash-Barka ... -
An examination of a didactical procedure to engage first year university students in meaningful mathematical activity
Kannemeyer, Larry Dickson (University of the Western Cape, 1996)The challenge to empower learners whose mathematical powers have been underdeveloped has lead the author to search for and implement teaching innovations designed to enhance students learning of mathematics. Undergraduate ... -
Exploration of the games of Malepa and Morabaraba in South African secondary school mathematics education
Mosimege, Mogege Davids (University of the Western Cape, 2000)This study is based on the Exploration of the Games of Malepa and Morabaraba in South African Secondary School Mathematics Education . It explores culturally specific games through a qualitative research methodology that ... -
Exploring strategies and approaches grade ten learners in eritrea use when studying a given mathematical model
Kahsay, Yohannes Kibreab (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 effect of implementing intentional teaching strategy on grade 9 learners’ perceptions of teaching of mathematics
April, Rita (University of the Western Cape, 2020)In this study I explored grade 9 learners’ perceptions after the implementation of “intentional teaching”. The research question is: “What are the perceptions of grade 9 learners of the teaching they experience in mathematics?” ... -
Exploring transformative possibilities in the use of computers in education
Manie, Ashiek (University of the Western Cape, 1993)This mini-thesis deals essentially with the issue of computers in- education. It, is a very basic investigation into the impact of computers on the learning and teaching environment and is particularly concerned with the ... -
How does learners involvement in extra-curricular activities relate to their disposition towards academic schooling?
Teledia, Ismail (University of the Western Cape, 2003)This thesis focuses on an area of schooling, namely extra-curricular activity, that should form an integral part of the daily activities of a school. This unfortunately was not the case at the school where I am teaching. ... -
Implementing an intentional teaching model to investigate grade 9 learners’ ways of working with rational algebraic fractions
Maphini, Nwabisa Vivian (University of the Western Cape, 2019)In South Africa it is widely known that most learners struggle with mathematics. The results for mathematics are poor. The department of basic education offers a number of intervention programmes to assist learners in ... -
The interpretation and construction of global graphs by eritrean grade nine students (an exploratory study)
Gebreyohannes, Mengisteab. Teklemicheal (University of the Western Cape, 2000)In this study the interpretation and construction of global graphs by grade nine Eritrean students is explored in a qualitative research paradigm called developmental research. The experience of these students in an ... -
Investigating the impact of an intervention programme in a Grade 11 mathematics class : a case study
Mnqwazi, Xabiso Priceless (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
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 ... -
An investigation into the nature of verbal interactions during the practical training of medical technology students
Paulsen, Moira Catherina (University of the Western Cape, 1999)various ideas have been propagated regarding the way people come to know in apprenticeship situations. The particular set of social practice theory that informs this study is that related to old-timers and newcomers. The ... -
An investigation into the use of graphic calculators for teaching the manipulative aspects of school calculus
Erentzen, Jerome Keith (University of the Western Cape, 1995)In a teaching experiment conducted over a period of three weeks, matric pupils were exposed to the teaching of introductory calculus in a graphically enriched environment. Materials were designed to explore and experiment ... -
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 ... -
Learners' motivations for preferred contexts in mathematical literacy
Hendricks, Charlton (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The National Curriculum Statement introduced mathematical literacy officially in 2006. Learners in general perform poorly at mathematics in South Africa but there is strong belief that learners should graduate from schools ... -
On errors in elementary differential calculus: a case study at a technikon
Naidoo, Richard (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
Matsolo, Matjala Lydia (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 ... -
Preferred contexts of Korean youth for the learning of school mathematics (grades 8-10)
Kim, Sun Hi (2012)This study investigated real life situations which learners in South Korea grade 8-10 learners would prefer to be used in school mathematics.This thesis is based on the ROSMEII (Relevance of School Mathematics ducation) ... -
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 ...