Exploring problems faced by learners in the learning of vectors at ordinary level

Author

Kazhanje, Peace T

Title

Exploring problems faced by learners in the learning of vectors at ordinary level

Abstract

Students Mahusvu at Harare cluster have demonstrated their struggle to visualize vectors in two dimensions that find it hard to comprehend vector notations include magnitude, direction and unit vectors. This study investigated the challenges faced by learners in the learning of vectors. The study conducted the mixed method. The study is aiming to explore the aims of students and teachers’ perspectives in the teaching and learning of vectors in mathematics at ordinary level at one school in Harare Metropolitan Province. Participants of the project are 70 students at a secondary school in Harare. The method used to choose students was unbiased. After the survey was conducted the findings were collected analysed. The researcher found out that in schools there are mathematics teachers who are technologically illiterate. On teacher expectation simulation-based learning can supplement traditional teaching methods. On student’s expectation simulation can improve problem solving skills. The study reveals that both teachers and students have high expectations for the use of simulation in the teaching and learning of vectors. The findings suggest that simulation-based learning can enhance student engagement and motivation.

Date

August 2025

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Perspectives

Simulation

Teaching and learning

Vectors

Participants

Supervisor

Dr Chagwiza