Tag: Mathematics
Instructional Factors Behind Teacher Training Colleges Students’ Low Motivation of Learning Mathematics in Language Education Option

Instructional Factors Behind Teacher Training Colleges Students’ Low Motivation of Learning Mathematics in Language Education Option

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Servilien Bimenyimana & Alphonse UworwabayehoUniversity of Rwanda, College of Education, African Center of Excellence for Innovative Teaching andLearning Mathematics and ScienceEmail: servilienb@gmail.com Abstract: The present study argues that instructional factors are key determinant for teacher training colleges (TTCs) students’ low motivation of learning mathematics in language education option. Findings are drawn from a large study…

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Blended Learning as Methodology of Mathematics Instruction at the University of Rwanda in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic

Blended Learning as Methodology of Mathematics Instruction at the University of Rwanda in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic

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Denis Katakara Kagyera – African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science-University of Rwanda College of EducationBanzi Wellars – University of Rwanda College of Science and TechnologyCorresponding Author: kagyera@googlemail.com Abstract: This paper reports the findings of the perceptions and barriers of blended learning in the instruction of mathematics from the standpoint…

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Effect of Mind Mapping on Gender Difference in Mathematics Achievement among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

Effect of Mind Mapping on Gender Difference in Mathematics Achievement among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

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Keter Philemon Kibet, Prof. John Simiyu and Dr. Joseph MubichakaniSchool of Education, University of EldoretCorresponding Author: kpketer@gmail.com Abstract: The teaching of mathematics still follows the traditional pattern which is identified to be ineffective and a factor responsible for the poor performance. The aim of this paper was to determine the effect of mind mapping in…

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Effect of Mind Mapping Teaching Strategy on Mathematics Achievement among Secondary School Students in Nandi County, Kenya

Effect of Mind Mapping Teaching Strategy on Mathematics Achievement among Secondary School Students in Nandi County, Kenya

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Keter Philemon Kibet, Prof. John Simiyu and Dr. Joseph Mubichakani,School of Education, University of EldoretCorresponding Author: kpketer@gmail.com Abstract: The teaching of mathematics still follows the traditional pattern which is identified to be ineffective and a factor responsible for the poor performance. Students’ performance in mathematics in secondary schools in Nandi County is deemed to be…

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Influence of Type and Availability of Play Materials on Acquisition of Mathematics Skills by Preschool learners in Baringo Central Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya

Influence of Type and Availability of Play Materials on Acquisition of Mathematics Skills by Preschool learners in Baringo Central Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya

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Chepkonga Hellen, Dr. Areba N. George & Dr. Neliah Moige Kisii University E-Mail: narebag@gmail.com Received December 22, 2019; Revised March 26, 2020; Accepted March 28, 2020 Abstract: Research has linked the use of play to equipping learners with mathematics skills; yet early grade performance in mathematics remains low. The purpose of this study was to…

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Grade Six Learners’ Performance in Mathematics: A Comparison between Rwanda, Botswana and South Africa

Grade Six Learners’ Performance in Mathematics: A Comparison between Rwanda, Botswana and South Africa

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Dr. Jean Francois Maniraho* – College of Education, University of Rwanda and Dr. Leon R. Mugabo – African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science University of Rwanda, *Corresponding author: jmaniraho2@gmail.com Received November 16, 2018; Revised January 27, 2019; Accepted February 25, 2019 Abstract: While South Africa and Botswana have participated…

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