An analysis of mathematical modelling competencies of grade 11 learners in solving word problems involving quadratic equations

Magister Educationis - MEd === This study analysed the modelling competencies of grade 11 learners and also explored the degree to which the learners’ competency in setting up a mathematical model inhibits the development of an acceptable solution for word problems. The research data comprised 30 l...

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Main Author: Dizha, Memory
Other Authors: Govender, Rajendran
Language:en
Published: University of Western Cape 2021
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11394/8317
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Summary:Magister Educationis - MEd === This study analysed the modelling competencies of grade 11 learners and also explored the degree to which the learners’ competency in setting up a mathematical model inhibits the development of an acceptable solution for word problems. The research data comprised 30 learners drawn from a secondary school in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Data was collected via a task-based activity response sheet containing five word problems linked to either one of the following concepts: rectangle, two-digit number, average speed and petrol price. Learners’ responses were graded into four categories viz: correct, partially correct, incorrect and no response. Thereafter, the modelling competency framework was used to diagnose the modelling competencies of the sampled learners.