dc.contributor.advisor |
Mogari, L. D.
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dc.contributor.author |
Mugisha, Stella
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dc.date.accessioned |
2012-10-09T06:52:53Z |
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dc.date.available |
2012-10-09T06:52:53Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2012-02 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Mugisha, Stella (2012) An investigation into problem solving skills in calculus : the case of Unisa first year students, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6583> |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6583 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Students’ performances in mathematics in an Open Distant Learning setting have not always been impressive. An exploratory study into the problem solving skills of the University of South Africa students in the Calculus module MAT112 is being conducted using past examinations scripts between 2006 and 2009. The study re-assesses the work done in the end-of-year Calculus examinations, by both looking at the distribution of marks awarded and assigning new scores based on an assessment rubric adapted for the problem at hand. Further assessment of qualitative dimensions that is important for problem solving in Calculus is developed from the data obtained from the assessment rubric. Using factor analysis, a hesitation factor, transfer-of-knowledge factor as well as ingenuity factor, are identified in successful Calculus problem solving. The study proposes two conceptual models; the first is to guide students in solving Calculus problems while the second one is meant to assist lecturers in the assessment of students of Calculus. |
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dc.format.extent |
1 online resource (x, 116 leaves) |
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dc.subject |
Value of Calculus |
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Problem solving skills |
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dc.subject |
Factor analysis |
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Hesitation factor |
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Transfer-of-knowledge |
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Essence of Mathematics |
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Qualitative assessment |
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Problem of poor performances |
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Rigour and proof in mathematics |
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Problem solving approach in Mathematics |
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Calculus assessment with the rubric |
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Mathematics in an ODL environment |
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dc.subject.ddc |
515.071168 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Calculus -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- South Africa -- Case studies |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
University of South Africa -- Students -- Case studies |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Problem solving -- Ability testing -- South Africa -- Case studies |
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dc.title |
An investigation into problem solving skills in calculus : the case of Unisa first year students |
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dc.type |
Dissertation |
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dc.description.department |
Science and Technology Education |
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dc.description.degree |
M. Ed. (Technology Education) |
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