Application of the APOS theory in teaching and learning of Geometrical Transformation at Ordinary level. A case study of Dete cluster in Hwange District.

Author
Sibanda, P.
Title
Application of the APOS theory in teaching and learning of Geometrical Transformation at Ordinary level. A case study of Dete cluster in Hwange District.
Abstract
The project sought to explore the application of Action, Process, Object and Schema (APOS) theory in teaching and learning geometrical transformations at the Ordinary level in Dete cluster in Hwange District, with a focus on addressing the challenges identified in ZIMSEC reports and other sources. The study aims to investigate how APOS theory can guide instructional strategies to enhance students' understanding and performance in geometrical transformations and to identify common misconceptions and challenges faced by students in the learning process and explore teachers' perceptions and practices. The descriptive survey method was employed. Interviews, questionnaires and lesson observations were used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The population was made up of teachers and students from 9 secondary schools in Dete cluster in Hwange district. A sample of 5 teachers and 20 learners was drawn, simple random sampling was used to select the 5 teachers and 20 learners. The data collected was presented and analysed. The study looked into how the APOS theory might be used to teach geometric transformations to maths students at the ordinary level. Students gained a stronger knowledge of geometrical transformations as they moved through the action, process, object, and schema stages of the APOS framework, the APOS theory provides an organised method for addressing misconceptions. It has been shown that using the APOS theory to teach geometrical transformations improves students' comprehension and skill level with this mathematical idea and improves learning results from the use of a variety of instructional tactics, such as practical exercises, visual aids, and real-world applications, which meet the requirements and preferences of different learners.
Date
2024
Publisher
BUSE
Keywords
teaching and learning
Geometrical Transformation
Supervisor
Dr Mukavhi
Item sets
Department of Science and Mathematical Foundations
Media
SIBANDA PRIVILEDGE

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