Problem-solving in geometry in collaborative small group Settings: how learner’s appropriate mathematical tools while working in small groups.
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Date
2011
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Problem-solving in Mathematics is an important skill. The poor perforrnance of South
African learners in international tests such as the Trends in Intemational Mathematics and
Science Study (TIMSS) and in schools in general indicates that emphasis should be placed on
problem-solving in the teaching and leaming of Mathematics. The new national senior
certificate curriculum in South Africa encourages Soup work amongst learners. The thesis
proposes that learning is enhanced in a small-goup setting, since learners actively engage
with the problems. Furthermore, Euclidean Geometry is perceived by learners to be a
'diffrcult' section of Mathematics. However, Geometry is important since the skills acquired
while doing Geometry can be applied to various fields of study.
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Doctor Educationis
Keywords
Problem solving, collaboration, geometry, mathematical tools, appropriation