Knowledge Attitudes and Perceptions in the Teaching and Learning of Directed Numbers at Secondary School Level. A Case of Mudzi District
- Author
- Chisenye, L.
- Title
- Knowledge Attitudes and Perceptions in the Teaching and Learning of Directed Numbers at Secondary School Level. A Case of Mudzi District
- Abstract
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The study focused on knowledge attitude and perceptions on the teaching and learning of
directed numbers. The research was a case study of Muzezuru Secondary School in Mudzi
District in Mashonaland East. The study adopted the descriptive research design which affords the researcher the chance to use questionnaires, interviews and tests for data
collection. The targeted population are Mathematics teachers and form three learners all from Muzezuru Secondary School. The sample group which was assessed through the random
sampling technique consisted of thirty form three learners. The collected data were presented
through the use of frequency tables, bar charts, pie chart and stem and leaf diagram. Learners
seemed obsessed with positive numbers and addition or subtraction operation involving negative numbers. It was discovered that inappropriate teaching methods, teacher’s attitude in
some cases, pupil’s attitudes towards directed numbers and inadequate teaching and learning
materials were also contributing for pupil’s lack of understanding of directed numbers. The study recommends that building conceptual understanding on directed numbers and operation on them must be encouraged through use of different teaching methods and teaching media and that directed numbers should be introduced at primary level. - Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Directed Numbers
- Teaching and Learning
- Supervisor
- Dr Mukavhi
- Media
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LINAH CHISENYE