Abstract
M.Ed. (Subject Didactics)
Mathematics opens doorways for further studies and careers
in the technological and information age.
Many students experience problems coping with Mathematics in
secondary school due to a multitude of factors. Some
factors are connected with the student's innate abilities
and the extent to which these have been developed, and
others with the teaching practice.
Problems include lack of conceptual development, skills in
problem solving, computation and poor study methods. These
problems can be identified and diagnosed through careful
observation, questioning and interpretation of written work.
Remedial instruction has to address the individual student's
needs. To enhance learning, students have to be actively
involved through manipulation of models, discussions, verbal
writing assignments, practising his skills and studying.
The use of visual proj ections, using colour, graphics and
sound by computer, facilitates the recall of previous
lessons. Videos of lectures can be used as backup for
pupils who were absent. These are but two of the creative
ideas suggested as aids for remedial teaching.
No instant recipes are prescribed, but, for the teacher who
really has the interest of his pupils at heart, many
guidelines are provided...