The influence of using a scientific calculator in learning fractions : a case study of one school in Gauteng Province

Mutsvangwa, Sekesai Bridget

dc.contributor.advisor	Phoshoko, Moshe Moses
dc.contributor.author	Mutsvangwa, Sekesai Bridget
dc.date.accessioned	2016-11-24T10:25:04Z
dc.date.available	2016-11-24T10:25:04Z
dc.date.issued	2016-01
dc.identifier.citation	Mutsvangwa, Sekesai Bridget (2016) The influence of using a scientific calculator in learning fractions : a case study of one school in Gauteng Province, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21804>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21804
dc.description.abstract	The main purpose of the research was to investigate the influence of scientific calculators on Grade 8 South African learner's understanding of fractions in learning mathematics. Quasi-experimental quantitative research methods were used. A sampling frame was selected using non probability sampling technique. A total of 15 learners in each group were randomly selected for an experimental and control group for the study. Both groups were taught fraction concepts by different teachers for the same duration and at the same time. The experimental group used a calculator as a learning aid while the control group used the traditional paper pencil method. Two tasks (post-test and assignment) were administered to both groups and a questionnaire to the experimental group. The results indicated that the scientific calculator has a positive influence in learner's conceptual understanding of fractions in mathematics as reflected in their performance.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (xviii, 174 leaves) : color illustrations	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Scientific calculator	en
dc.subject	Fraction	en
dc.subject	Learning	en
dc.subject	Performance	en
dc.subject	Learners	en
dc.subject	Conceptual understanding	en
dc.subject.ddc	513.2650712682215
dc.subject.lcsh	Fractions -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Case studies	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Case studies	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Calculators -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Case studies	en
dc.title	The influence of using a scientific calculator in learning fractions : a case study of one school in Gauteng Province	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Mathematics Education	en
dc.description.degree	M. Ed. (Mathematics Education)