Teaching Mathematics: A case study of curriculum issues in Zimbabwe - Softcover

Chabaya, Raphinos Alexander

 
9783659145179: Teaching Mathematics: A case study of curriculum issues in Zimbabwe

Inhaltsangabe

Curriculum issues are central to all education systems. The purpose of this study was to investigate curriculum issues which have effect on pupils’ performance in Mathematics. Pupil performance in Mathematics has been alarmingly poor in public examinations. Some of the curriculum issues investigated included textbook availability, class size, use of visual aids, teaching methods and students’ attitude towards Mathematics. In addition, pupil performance on identified problem areas such as percents, approximation and decimal fractions was also investigated. This book is a must read for all Mathematics and Curriculum teachers.

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Reseña del editor

Curriculum issues are central to all education systems. The purpose of this study was to investigate curriculum issues which have effect on pupils' performance in Mathematics. Pupil performance in Mathematics has been alarmingly poor in public examinations. Some of the curriculum issues investigated included textbook availability, class size, use of visual aids, teaching methods and students' attitude towards Mathematics. In addition, pupil performance on identified problem areas such as percents, approximation and decimal fractions was also investigated. This book is a must read for all Mathematics and Curriculum teachers.

Biografía del autor

Raphinos Alexander Chabaya is a Campus Director of the Zimbabwe Open University. He has taught Mathematics in schools, colleges and universities for many years. He has strong research interest in the scholarship of teaching, curriculum studies and quality assurance. He authored "Academic Professional Development: in tutoring".

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