Problem-based approach to mathematics in grades 9 and 11 in the Limpopo Province

  • J. G. Maree Universiteit van Pretoria
  • J. M. Molepo Universiteit van Pretoria
  • J. H. Owen Universiteit van Pretoria
  • R. Ehlers Universiteit van Pretoria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/satnt.v24i4.181

Abstract

Teachers of schools in the central region of the Limpopo Province of South Africa received training in a problem-based approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics and introduced these principles into their classes.  Follow-up visits to schools took place on a monthly basis for one year. 800 learners in Grades 9 and 11 completed the Study Orientation Questionnaire in Mathematics (SOM). Mean age in Grade 11 was 17.5 yr. (SD = 1.4), and in Grade 9, 15.1 yr., (SD = 1.2). The differences between the post- and pre-test marks for the two groups were compared. The means for marks in mathematics were significantly different for the two groups.

Published
2005-09-23
How to Cite
Maree, J., Molepo, J., Owen, J., & Ehlers, R. (2005). Problem-based approach to mathematics in grades 9 and 11 in the Limpopo Province. Suid-Afrikaans Tydskrif Vir Natuurwetenskap En Tegnologie / <i>South African Journal of Science and Technology</I&gt;, 24(4), 124-133. https://doi.org/10.4102/satnt.v24i4.181
Issue
Vol 24 No 4 (2005)
Section
Oorspronklike Navorsing
Copyright (c) 2005 J. G. Maree, J. M. Molepo, J. H. Owen, R. Ehlers