This study investigated misconceptions in Algebra of students enrolled for a N2 Engineering certificate at a Further Education and Training College. The study aimed to investigate these students’ misconceptions relating ...

South Africa teachers who are teaching Mathematics were faced with challenges of implementing a new curriculum (National Curriculum Statement). They are expected to be innovative and have the ability to make connections ...

The poor performance in mathematics of South African learners in grade 8 is of great concern. This may be attributed, inter alia, to the negligence towards study orientation of learners in mathematics. In order to alleviate ...

The learners in the South African school system did not perform well in international assessments such as the Trends in Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS) in 1995, 1999 and 2003, respectively. Because of these below ...

Problems with students’ performance in Mathematics at tertiary level are common in South Africa − as it is worldwide. Pass rates at the university of technology where the researcher is a lecturer, are only about 50%. At ...

Empowerment through proficiency in mathematics could better not only one’s life, but also one’s chances in study and work. The current study is an exploration of what reflection and mathematics confidence entail during ...

Inadequate Mathematics performance causes global concern. Many secondary school learners lack the required level of mathematical competence to cope with the demands of school and higher education in the 21st century. ...

Across the country, there is a perception that our learners in the intermediate phase are not acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to effectively function in today's global economy. This perception is fuelled by both ...

In this study, I investigated how engaging secondary school teachers in a collaborative learning programme (CLP) may enhance their teaching proficiency of geometrical concepts. The study specifically explored the influence ...

There is a growing concern in Namibia about the declining performance of learners in mathematics. Mathematics is most often taught through a traditional teaching approach which emphasises the memorisation of facts and ...