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Algebra word problem difficulties: A case study in Tema Education Metropolis in Ghana

Published:2023-03-30 Issue:1 Volume:3 Page:em036
ISSN:2752-6054
Container-title:Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher
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Author:

Aforklenu Daniel Kofi¹^ORCID,Bukari Hamidu Ibrahim²³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Akatsi College of Education, Akatsi, GHANA

2. Bagabaga College of Education, Tamale, GHANA

3. University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA

Abstract

Modern mathematics education used a different approach when dealing with word problems in algebra because of how people perceive mathematics. The teacher can aid students in honing their problem-solving abilities to assist them build mathematical concepts that can be applied in real-world situations. This research is a case study involving junior high school (JHS) pupils in Ghana’s Tema Metropolis. For the study, data collection and analysis used a qualitative methodology. Using a purposive sample technique, data from 12 participants–six JHS mathematics teachers and six students–were gathered. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The primary finding is that JHS pupils at Tema Education Metropolis are unable to present their own issues as proof of conceptual knowledge of algebra word problems.

Publisher

Modestum Ltd

Link

https://www.mathsciteacher.com/download/algebra-word-problem-difficulties-a-case-study-in-tema-education-metropolis-in-ghana-13133.pdf

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