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The possible impact of a language rich format on the mathematics performance scores of Grade 8 learners

Abstract

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This study reports on the changes which occurred in the performance scores of 89 Grade 8 English first language speakers when they attempted two sets of counter-balanced mathematics tests, each comprising of 17 items. After a preliminary pilot study, the main investigation proceeded through three phases, first two being quantitative and the third phase being qualitative.

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Grantor dc:publisher.institution
School of Education
Year dc:date.issued
2006

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Abrahams, Mark
Advisors dc:contributor.advisor
  • Young, Douglas
  • Rochford, Kevin

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Language dc:language.iso
eng

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Handle dc:identifier.uri
http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7811
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oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/7811

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Abrahams, Mark. The possible impact of a language rich format on the mathematics performance scores of Grade 8 learners. School of Education, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7811