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University of the Western Cape

1. Shonhiwa, William. The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry .

Degree: 2020, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7254

► 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.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Education; Secondary school learners; Cooperative learning; Geometry; Mathematics education

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Shonhiwa, W. (2020). The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7254

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shonhiwa, William. “The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry .” 2020. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed April 12, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7254.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shonhiwa, William. “The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry .” 2020. Web. 12 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Shonhiwa W. The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 12]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7254.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Shonhiwa W. The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7254

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of the Western Cape

2. Machingura, Dzivaidzo. Mathematical modelling with simultaneous equations – An analysis of Grade 10 learners’ modelling competencies .

Degree: 2020, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7276

► Mathematical modelling is gaining extensive interest across the schooling sector worldwide, as it is deemed to develop learners with competencies set to deal with the… (more)

▼ Mathematical modelling is gaining extensive interest across the schooling sector worldwide, as it is deemed to develop learners with competencies set to deal with the demands of the fourth industrial revolution and being creative problem solvers. As mathematical modelling has only recently gained momentum across the mathematics curricula for schools in South Africa, many teachers may not be aware of the competencies that are needed to be developed in their learners through solving word problems, and even learners may not be aware of these essential modelling competencies. Hence, this mixed-methods approach study adopted a case-study design located within an interpretative paradigm to explore the levels of mathematical modelling competencies a sample of Grade 10 learners attending a Western Cape School demonstrated as they solved a set of word problems associated with the use of simultaneous equations. Additionally, data collected through observations and limited sets of semi-structured interviews were considered in the data analysis processes, which were largely driven by qualitative content analysis methods and supplemented with elementary descriptive statistical methods. The findings of this study showed that most of the learners demonstrated non-competency in modelling mainly because of their inability to understand the problem as evident in their failure to comprehend the context of a problem, inability to recognise important quantities associated with a problem, and muddled relationships if any. The study conjecture that the use of the English language could have been a barrier to the sample of English second language speakers understanding the problem. However, a very limited number of students showed partial modelling competency, as they were only able to understand the problem and build a correct model to solve the problem. Regrettably, these students lacked the knowledge of the heuristics for solving a system of linear equations correctly and completely and did not check or verify their answers. The extremely small number of learners, who demonstrated sufficient modelling competency, demonstrated sufficient understanding of the problem, built and solved the system of simultaneous linear equations successfully without necessarily checking or testing whether their answers satisfied the conditions of the problem. Hence, this study recommends that adequate focus be given to the role of language in understanding a problem, heuristic competencies to solve a system of linear equations should be strengthened, and the habit of checking the reasonableness of the solution should be encouraged and developed continuously across problem-solving tasks. Studying learners’ modelling competencies requires further work to add to the repertoire of this knowledge domain. Advisors/Committee Members: Govender, Rajendran (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Mathematical modelling; Modelling competencies; Simultaneous linear equations; Secondary school learners; Mathematics; South Africa; Grade 10 learners

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APA (6^th Edition):

Machingura, D. (2020). Mathematical modelling with simultaneous equations – An analysis of Grade 10 learners’ modelling competencies . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7276

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Machingura, Dzivaidzo. “Mathematical modelling with simultaneous equations – An analysis of Grade 10 learners’ modelling competencies .” 2020. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed April 12, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7276.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Machingura, Dzivaidzo. “Mathematical modelling with simultaneous equations – An analysis of Grade 10 learners’ modelling competencies .” 2020. Web. 12 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Machingura D. Mathematical modelling with simultaneous equations – An analysis of Grade 10 learners’ modelling competencies . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 12]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7276.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Machingura D. Mathematical modelling with simultaneous equations – An analysis of Grade 10 learners’ modelling competencies . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7276

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of the Western Cape

3. Shonhiwa, William. The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry .

Degree: 2019, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7511

► 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.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Technology; Heymath; Cooperative learning; Impact; Circle geometry; Learners’ performance

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Shonhiwa, W. (2019). The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7511

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shonhiwa, William. “The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry .” 2019. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed April 12, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7511.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shonhiwa, William. “The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry .” 2019. Web. 12 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Shonhiwa W. The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 12]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7511.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Shonhiwa W. The impact of using technology through cooperative learning on learners’ performance on grade 11 circle geometry . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7511

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of the Western Cape

4. Williams, Anthony Marlon. Investigating the use of computer tablets in the teaching of mathematics in a grade 9 classroom .

Degree: 2020, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7555

► The use of technology in mathematics education has many potentially positive outcomes. There is, however, little evidence to show where the use of technology has… (more)

▼ The use of technology in mathematics education has many potentially positive outcomes. There is, however, little evidence to show where the use of technology has made a significant impact on mathematics education in South Africa. This study aims to address the issue of how computer tablets are currently used in the mathematics classroom. The researcher drew a comparison between learners who were taught with computer tablets and learners who were taught in the traditional way by evaluating the learners' progress after being taught on the topic of 3D images. This assessment was done in the form of a pre-test and a post-test that were administered to both classes on a topic of 3D images that was taught during this allocated time. The research is located in the third-generation activity theory. It is based on the socio-cultural theory of Lev Vygotsky, but it is blended with modern western theories as described by Engeström. The researcher made use of a mixed methods approach starting with a qualitative survey, followed by a pre-test, observations and concluding with a post-test. The pre-test and post-test determined whether cognitive knowledge was gained. The participants in the study were a group of 15-year-old learners at a private school where the one class was taught using computer tablets in the mathematics classroom, and the other class was taught the same content without computer tablets. A qualitative survey was sent to 27 schools within a particular school group where teachers indicated the popular Apps that were used in the mathematics classroom in this school group. Teachers also gave reasons why these were the Apps of choice and elaborated on how they were using these Apps. The quantitative part of this research was guided by the results of the survey and the 5 most popular Applications (Apps) were used in the teaching experiment. The quantitative part focused on two classrooms within the same school where the one class were taught with computer tablets and the other class were taught without the use of computer tablets. The t-test for this research showed that the group of learners who were taught with computer tablets achieved significantly better results than the class of learners who were taught using hard copy textbooks with traditional methods of teaching. This study showed that having computer tablets in schools can be effective in the mathematics classroom. The recommendations emanating from this study indicates that school who are planning to use computer tablets in the mathematics classroom should first plan their wi-fi capabilities with enough access points and internet access. These schools also need to decide on a type of computer tablet and what operating system to use. This decision has implications to the accessibility of quality Apps, battery life and storage space of the computer tablet. Schools are recommended to have a plan for training teachers in the use of this computer tablets especially regarding the pedagogical practice when interacting with learners. A last recommendation is to… Advisors/Committee Members: Govender, Rajendran (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: 21st Century teaching and learning; Application programmes (Apps); Blended learning; Computer tablets; Educational software; Flipped classrooms; Learner-centred; Online tutorials; SAMR; Scandinavian activity theory; TPACK

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Williams, A. M. (2020). Investigating the use of computer tablets in the teaching of mathematics in a grade 9 classroom . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7555

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Williams, Anthony Marlon. “Investigating the use of computer tablets in the teaching of mathematics in a grade 9 classroom .” 2020. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed April 12, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7555.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Williams, Anthony Marlon. “Investigating the use of computer tablets in the teaching of mathematics in a grade 9 classroom .” 2020. Web. 12 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Williams AM. Investigating the use of computer tablets in the teaching of mathematics in a grade 9 classroom . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 12]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7555.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Williams AM. Investigating the use of computer tablets in the teaching of mathematics in a grade 9 classroom . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7555

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of the Western Cape

5. Nnanyereugo, Iwuanyanwu Paul. An analysis of pre-service teachers' ability to use a dialogical argumentation instructional model to solve mathematical problems in physics .

Degree: 2017, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6252

► This study chronicles a teacher training education programme. The findings emerged from the observation of argumentation skills employed by students in a physical science education… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Teacher training; Education programme; Pysical science education; Pre-service teachers; Physics

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Nnanyereugo, I. P. (2017). An analysis of pre-service teachers' ability to use a dialogical argumentation instructional model to solve mathematical problems in physics . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6252

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nnanyereugo, Iwuanyanwu Paul. “An analysis of pre-service teachers' ability to use a dialogical argumentation instructional model to solve mathematical problems in physics .” 2017. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed April 12, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6252.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nnanyereugo, Iwuanyanwu Paul. “An analysis of pre-service teachers' ability to use a dialogical argumentation instructional model to solve mathematical problems in physics .” 2017. Web. 12 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Nnanyereugo IP. An analysis of pre-service teachers' ability to use a dialogical argumentation instructional model to solve mathematical problems in physics . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 12]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6252.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Nnanyereugo IP. An analysis of pre-service teachers' ability to use a dialogical argumentation instructional model to solve mathematical problems in physics . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6252

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
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