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Begeleiding van leerlinge met wiskunde-probleme

M.Ed. (Subject Didactics) / Mathematics opens doorways for further studies and careers in the technological and information age. Many students experience problems coping with Mathematics in secondary school due to a multitude of factors. Some factors are connected with the student's innate abilities and the extent to which these have been developed, and others with the teaching practice. Problems include lack of conceptual development, skills in problem solving, computation and poor study methods. These problems can be identified and diagnosed through careful observation, questioning and interpretation of written work. Remedial instruction has to address the individual student's needs. To enhance learning, students have to be actively involved through manipulation of models, discussions, verbal writing assignments, practising his skills and studying. The use of visual proj ections, using colour, graphics and sound by computer, facilitates the recall of previous lessons. Videos of lectures can be used as backup for pupils who were absent. These are but two of the creative ideas suggested as aids for remedial teaching. No instant recipes are prescribed, but, for the teacher who really has the interest of his pupils at heart, many guidelines are provided...

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:12193
Date01 September 2014
CreatorsMarina Elizabeth Myburgh
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
RightsUniversity of Johannesburg

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