Browsing Magister Educationis - MEd (Mathematics and Science Education) by Issue Date
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Teaching electrical circuits in grade 10 physical science using a conceptual change approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the teaching of electric circuits in Grade 10 Physical Sciences using a conceptual change approach would enhance learners' understanding of the concept. The conceptual ... -
The application of cooperative learning to enhance the teaching of Nature of Science for scientific literacy advancement in secondary school physical science students
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The purpose of this study was to explore, demonstrate and apply cooperative learning when explicitly exposing Nature of Science (NoS) to physical science secondary students aiming at advancing scientific literacy. Secondary ... -
Examining the use of multiple representations to teach vectors in Grade 10 physical sciences
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The purpose of this paper was to examine the use of the multiple representation approach as a teaching strategy to improve learners understanding of vectors in Grade 10 Physical Sciences. The study also wanted to consider ... -
A reflective study of the factors that influence learner performance in physical sciences in an education district of the Eastern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)This study was conducted in three rural high schools in the province of the Eastern Cape, South Africa whose physical sciences results were not consistent. The main issue in the research was that when schools’ results ... -
The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Euclidean geometry was recently re-introduced as a compulsory topic in the Mathematics Curriculum for learners in the Further Education and Training (FET) band in 2012. The diagnostic analysis reports on the National Senior ... -
An examination of teaching strategies employed to improve results in Grade 12 Physical Sciences by secondary schools in an education district in the Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The purpose of this study was to examine teaching strategies employed by teachers to improve Grade 12 results in Physical Sciences. Although the national Physical Sciences pass rate has increased, critics and analysts ... -
The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Euclidean geometry was recently re-introduced as a compulsory topic in the Mathematics Curriculum for learners in the Further Education and Training (FET) band in 2012. The diagnostic analysis reports on the National Senior ... -
The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Euclidean geometry was recently re-introduced as a compulsory topic in the Mathematics Curriculum for learners in the Further Education and Training (FET) band in 2012. The diagnostic analysis reports on the National ... -
Examining the challenges experienced by teachers with the implementation of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in Grade 10 Physical Sciences in an education district in the Eastern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Recently Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) were introduced in South Africa in response to confusion precipitated by previous curriculum documents. The purpose of this study is to uncover the challenges ... -
An analysis of mathematical modelling competencies of grade 11 learners in solving word problems involving quadratic equations
(University of Western Cape, 2021)This study analysed the modelling competencies of grade 11 learners and also explored the degree to which the learners’ competency in setting up a mathematical model inhibits the development of an acceptable solution for ... -
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 ... -
Effects of a mathematics teaching strategy based on distributed interleaved practice on procedural and conceptual knowledge
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)This study investigated the effects a teaching strategy based on interleaved distributed practice had on learners in three grade 6 classes’ procedural and conceptual knowledge within a, previously disadvantaged, Cape Town ... -
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 ... -
An investigation of strategies used by grade 4 learners to solve measurement type word problems
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The aim of this study was to investigate and highlight the problem-solving strategies used by grade 4 learners when solving measurement word problems. Furthermore, it aimed at revealing how learners go about using these ... -
Exploring shifts in teachers’ perspectives of reflection in a context of CPD using video-stimulated recall
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Reflective practice is understood as being a vital part of professional development and is seen as a necessary skill in mathematics teaching. The poor mathematics results in South Africa can be addressed by supporting ...