Learners' perceptions of mathematical literacy in the further education and training (FET) band in three selected high schools

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2013-04-18

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University of Fort Hare

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This study investigated perceptions of Mathematical Literacy of learners in three Further Education and Training schools. The study was conducted as a qualitative case study in three high schools in Mdantsane in the East London District in the Eastern Cape Province. A constructivist perspective has been used in the study to explore learners' perceptions of ML. The data were collected through interviews, focus group interviews and document analysis. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with three participants in each school and focus group interviews were conducted with six learners in each school. Research methodology and research design were selected for this study. The study employed a qualitative case study approach.

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Mbatsha,Z.(2013).Learners' perceptions of mathematical literacy in the further education and training (FET) band in three selected high schools.Alice: University of Fort Hare