M.Ed. (Ict in Education) / South African learners are underperforming in Mathematics. Annual National Assessments for grade 9 and grade 12 results in Mathematics are shocking according to the Ministry of Education. This study investigates informal learning as an alternative method of addressing underperformance in Mathematics in South African schools. Informal learning with the use of mobile technology enhances engagement in Mathematics learning. The participants of this study had access to Nokia MoMaths on their mobile phones. A quantitative survey research was conducted in four schools in Sedibeng West. The data was analysed using SPSS version 20.0. Results indicated a positive relationship between engagement and informal mobile mathematics learning.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:10838 |
| Date | 23 April 2014 |
| Creators | Mcetywa, Mahoai Lorraine |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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