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Mudaly, Vimolan; Naidoo, Jayaluxmi – Perspectives in Education, 2015
The purpose of this paper is to explore how master mathematics teachers use the concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) sequence of instruction in mathematics classrooms. Data was collected from a convenience sample of six master teachers by observations, video recordings of their teaching, and semi-structured interviews. Data collection also…
Descriptors: Master Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Mudaly, Vimolan – Perspectives in Education, 2012
This paper describes the use of diagrams as self-explanatory tools. It considers the use of diagrams, in general, and more specifically, examines research that is currently being undertaken in the broad field of visualisation. The research participants referred to in this article were Advanced Certificate of Education students and the paper…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Visual Aids, Freehand Drawing, Mathematics Activities
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Mudaly, Vimolan – Perspectives in Education, 2009
There are many arguments that reflect on inductive versus deductive methods in mathematics. Claims are often made that teaching from the general to the specific does make understanding better for learners or vice versa. I discuss an intervention conducted with Grade 10 (15-year-old) learners in a small suburb in South Africa. I reflect on the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Intervention, Logical Thinking, Foreign Countries