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Grade 4 Mathematics Backlogs Project
It is widely known that a large proportion of learners in South Africa perform several grades below their required grade competencies. Research points to learning backlogs starting early in the Foundation Phase.
Findings from the Grade 3 Mathematics Backlogs Action Research Project
Introduction The Grade 3 Mathematics Backlogs Action Research Project was undertaken by the University of Fort Hare’s Nelson Mandela Institute for...
Evaluation of the Programme to Improve Learning Outcomes Embedding
Introduction The Programme to Improve Learning Outcomes (PILO), works on developing methodologies that contribute to significant and sustainable...
Evaluation of the Base Ten Thinking Project
Introduction The Base Ten Thinking Project arose out of research carried out by the First Rand Foundation Wits Maths Chair which showed that Grade 3...
Mixed Reality Simulation for Teacher Education Project
Introduction In a highly technology-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming entrenched in many spheres of learning, including teacher...
Funda Uphumelele National Survey Project
Introduction Reading is the fundamental basis upon which education is built. Therefore, it is important to assess and track learners’ ability to...
How Grade 3 learners perceive and use the classroom library: A qualitative case study
How Grade 3 learners perceive and use the classroom library: A qualitative case study This qualitative study examines how seven Grade 3 children in...
The Gauteng Classroom Library Project: An evaluation
The Gauteng Classroom Library Project: An evaluation Research has advanced our knowledge of how to improve the teaching of reading in the early...
ICTs in early-grade mathematics education in South Africa
Why … review ICT programmes in early-grade mathematics education? Mathematics is powerful. A strong mathematical understanding can unlock...
The role of language in the teaching and learning of early-grade mathematics
Why … investigate the role of language in early-grade mathematics teaching and learning? South African learners in Grades 4 and 5 performed dismally...