NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Engelbrecht, Johann; Harding, Ansie – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2015
In keeping with the national mandate of increasing graduates in the sciences in South Africa, a concerted effort in improving the first year experience becomes imperative. First year mathematics courses commonly provide the base knowledge necessary for progression in different degree programmes at university. Success in mathematics courses…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, College Freshmen
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Reyneke, Fransonet; Fletcher, Lizelle; Harding, Ansie – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2018
The study in this paper reports on whether an online homework system in combination with a flipped classroom has a positive effect on success rates of first year statistics students. Departing from a traditional teaching model (Baseline), the technology-based intervention strategies implemented were firstly the Aplia™ interactive online homework…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Statistics, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Engelbrecht, Johann; Harding, Ansie – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 2008
Following the political changes of 1994 in South Africa, the decision was taken to replace the traditional skills-based education system at primary and secondary school level (Grades 1-12) with an outcomes-based education system (OBE) . The implementation of the OBE system did not come without problems, giving rise to revised initiatives. The OBE…
Descriptors: Outcome Based Education, Foreign Countries, Change Strategies, Educational Change