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Problem-solving in geometry: A multilingual perspective through commognitive and Polya’s steps of problem-solving
Based on the first author’s doctoral research, this article explores the connection between Sfard’s commognition theory and Polya’s four steps …
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Analysis of preservice teachers’ understanding of solving trigonometric equations: A perspective through actions, processes, objects, and schemas theory
This study analysed first-year preservice teachers’ understanding of trigonometric equations at a South African university in the Eastern Cape province. …
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Concept-based instruction: Improving learner performance in mathematics through conceptual understanding
The study examined the impact of concept-based instruction on the teaching and learning of mathematics. Functions is the topic that …
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Exploring preservice teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge for teaching analytical geometry in multilingual classrooms
The narrative permeating higher education institutions globally is the intention to advance the quality of preservice mathematics teachers to gain …
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The predictive value of study orientations on mathematics performance in South African Grade 9 learners
Mathematics achievement is core to South Africa’s readiness for digital innovation, yet current pass rates in this subject are below …
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Pre-service mathematics teachers’ perceptions based on two differing mathematically underpinned debates
This study explores how pre-service mathematics teachers build alternative model simulations of real-world scenarios. Inclusion in the formal structures for …
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Engaging primary mathematics teachers in two private schools in South Sudan: A case study on student-centred teaching in problem-solving and mathematical discourse
The teaching and learning of mathematics in sub-Saharan African countries is dominated by teacher-centred pedagogies rather than student-centred ones. Observations …
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Learners’ algebraic and geometric connections when solving Euclidean geometry riders
In this article, we explored Grade 11 learners’ algebraic and geometric connections when solving Euclidean geometry riders. A qualitative interpretive …
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Ascertaining Grade 10 learners’ levels of mathematical modelling competency through solving simultaneous equations word problems
Possessing mathematical competence is a pre requisite for independently comprehending, understanding and applying all features of mathematical modelling in a …
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Developing undergraduate engineering mathematics students’ conceptual and procedural knowledge of complex numbers using GeoGebra
This study explored the utilisation of GeoGebra as a modelling tool to develop undergraduate engineering mathematics students’ conceptual and procedural …
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Solving quadratic equations by completing the square: Applying Newman’s Error Analysis Model to analyse Grade 11 errors
Error analysis is an instructional strategy that can assist teachers to identify learners’ areas of weakness in mathematics and that …
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The impact of artificial intelligence and the future of ChatGPT for mathematics teaching and learning in schools and higher education
Pythagoras is a scholarly research journal that provides a forum for the presentation and critical discussion of current research and …
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Talk that supports learners’ folding back for growth in understanding geometry
In this article, we argue that folding back is successful when the learners engage in exploratory talk. To support our …
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Mathematics teachers’ use of assessment for learning to promote classroom diversity of learners
Learner diversity should be understood beyond the aspects of race, culture and gender. Learner-centred practices have been highly acclaimed as …
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Ticks and crosses in primary mathematics assessments: What purpose do they serve?
Ticks and crosses (TCs) are a common aspect of teachers’ classroom practice in relation to assessment in many learning areas …
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Discourse-based mathematics instruction on Grade 11 learners’ mathematical proficiency in algebra topics
School algebra serves as the language of mathematics and a foundational subject for learning advanced mathematics courses. This makes developing …
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Exploring the development of South African pre-service teachers’ reflective practice
Ongoing concern about poor learner performance in mathematics has led to wide-ranging research on the subject, globally and in South …
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Online learning and peer support: Exploring the use of WhatsApp in first-year mathematics
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the consequent lockdown took the world by surprise, forcing the trimming of the school curriculum …
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Research Resilience in the COVID era
Pythagoras is a scholarly research journal that provides a forum for the presentation and critical discussion of current research and …
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The sequencing and pairing of examples in the midst of sameness and difference: Opening opportunities to learn
The teaching of mathematics cannot be thought of without considering the use of examples. The examples that teachers use during …