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Mark S. Jacobs; Frikkie George; Daniel Anga'ama – Pythagoras, 2023
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the consequent lockdown took the world by surprise, forcing the trimming of the school curriculum and institutions of higher learning to urgently adopt online platforms to continue teaching and learning. This article is a case study that explores the use of a social media platform, WhatsApp, to improve peer learning…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Peer Relationship, Social Media, Telecommunications
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Chagwiza, Conilius J.; Maharaj, Aneshkumar; Brijlall, Deonarain – Pythagoras, 2020
This article uses action-process-object-schema theory to study the mental constructions about the limit of series during a Calculus 1 course at a university. The researchers also used the theory's teaching methodology to teach the topic. A plethora of research on the limit concept is available and suggests that the concept is on record as being…
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation, Schemata (Cognition)
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Moru, Eunice K.; Qhobela, Makomosela – Pythagoras, 2019
The purpose of the reported study was to investigate the social science students' concept images and concept definitions of anti-derivatives. Data were collected through asking students to answer 10 questions related to anti-derivatives and also by interviewing them. The theory of concept image and concept definition was used for data analysis.…
Descriptors: Social Sciences, Concept Formation, Definitions, Mathematical Concepts
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Moru, Eunice K.; Qhobela, Makomosela; Wetsi, Poka; Nchejane, John – Pythagoras, 2014
The study investigated teacher knowledge of error analysis in differential calculus. Two teachers were the sample of the study: one a subject specialist and the other a mathematics education specialist. Questionnaires and interviews were used for data collection. The findings of the study reflect that the teachers' knowledge of error analysis was…
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Knowledge Base for Teaching