Exam paper for second semester (Supplementary) Learning Area Methodology B: Mathematic

Botha, H., Dr.

Jacobs, G.J., Prof.

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UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 
FACULTY OF EDUCATION 
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION 2014 
 
PROGRAMME:  B Ed (FET AND SENIOR PHASE) 
MODULE:          LEARNING AREA METHODOLOGY B: MATHEMATICS 
CODE:      LMW0B10 AND LMWBB10 
TIME:      3 hours 
MARKS:      100 
EXAMINER:  Prof GJ Jacobs 
MODERATOR: Dr H Botha (UP) 
(This paper consists of 2 pages) 
INSTRUCTIONS 
Read the following instructions carefully: 
1. Candidates should present their ‘hard copy’ research project documents (in a 
collated form, e.g. ring bound) to the examiners in the examination venue, 
accompanied by the required and signed plagiarism document of the University. 
2. Candidates are free to exit the examination venue, as soon as their research 
project documents have been submitted. 
 
NATURE OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT 
Candidates are required to conduct and report on a limited research project in the 
domain of Mathematics Education in the school sector. The project should be 
conducted and reported on in a scientific manner and the report should ideally 
display the following structure (presented in Arial 12 font and 1.5 line spacing): 
Cover page (on the Faculty’s template) 
Abstract / Synopsis 
1. Introduction to and purpose of the research 
1.1 Rationale underlying the study (literature and personal perspectives) 
1.2 Background to the research problem 
1.3 The research problem (stated in question format) 
1.4 The research goal/aim 
1.5 The research objectives 
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2. Theoretical background 
2.1 Clarification of concepts used in the study 
2.2 Literature overview 
 
3. Empirical investigation 
3.1 The investigating context and purpose 
3.2 Research design and methodology 
3.2.1 Research paradigm and approach 
3.2.2 Research methods (for data collection and measurement) 
3.2.3 Unit of analysis and a description of the participants 
3.2.4 Data collection instrument(s) and administration 
3.2.5 Ethical considerations 
3.2.6 Data analysis 
3.3 Empirical findings and conclusions 
3.4 Empirical synthesis and implications 
 
4. Conclusion and recommendations 
4.1 Conclusions 
4.2 Recommendations for further research 
4.3 Limitations of the study 
4.4 Final reflection 
 
List of references 
Annexures A, B, C, etc. (questionnaires, interview schedules, raw data, transcripts, 
permission letters, school marketing brochures, photos, etc., if appropriate). 
 
TOTAL: 100 
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