Browsing by Subject "Mathematics achievement"
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The critical thinking dispositions of prospective mathematics teachers at a South African University: New Directions for teacher training
(Kamla-Raj, 2014)The researchers report on findings obtained by means of a sequential, explanatory, mixed-method study with a convenient and purposefully selected group of second-year Mathematics students at a South African university (n ... -
Diagnostic mathematics assessment : the impact of the GIST model on learners with learning barriers in mathematics
(North-West University, 2011)Assessment, as an integral part of teaching and learning, gained unprecedented prominence in the curriculum in South Africa post 1994. When the new curriculum was introduced, it was assumed that teachers would effortlessly ... -
The influence of an hour-glass model of cooperative learning on the learning and achievement of grade 8 mathematics learners in crowded classrooms
(North-West University, 2004)Cooperative learning has emerged to be a preferred teaching-learning model in South Africa since the inception of Curriculum 2005 (C2005) emphasising Outcomes-based education (OBE). However, the documented success rate ... -
The influence of selected teacher inputs on students’ academic achievement in the junior secondary school certificate mathematics in Namibia
(2013)This study explored the link between teachers’ inputs and students’ academic achievement in the JSC Mathematics for the period 2006 to 2010. One hundred and fifty secondary schools selected from 573 secondary schools in ... -
Die invloed van geskikte agtergrondmusiek op die studie -oriëntasie en prestasie van graad 8-leerders in wiskunde
(North-West University, 2009)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 ... -
Die invloed van houding op die wiskundeprestasie van 'n groep standerd 8–leerlinge
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1996)The purpose of this study was to determine: * what the influence of attitude is on the mathematical achievement of the standerd 8 pupil, * which factors contribute mainly to the attitude of the standard 8 pupil towards ... -
Learner metacognition and mathematics achievement during problem-solving in a mathematics classroom
(2013)In this investigation the level of learner metacognition as well as the level of mathematics achievement during problem-solving in a mathematics classroom was investigated. Learner metacognition plays a pivotal role ... -
Die verband tussen studie-oriëntasie, metakognisie en wiskundeprestasie by graad 7-leerders
(North-West University, 2006)The poor mathematics achievement of South African learners is a great shock and reason for concern in our country. The question is asked why the learners achieve so poorly and whether something can be done to improve ...