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

• Main Author: Dizha, Memory
• Other Authors: Govender, Rajendran
• Language: en
• Published: University of Western Cape 2021
• Subjects: Mathematical model; Modelling competencies; Quadratic equations; Grade 11 learners
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/8317

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.