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An investigation of the factors affecting adoption and integration of ICT as a pedagogical tool in the teaching and learning of Mathematics: a case of Bondamakara cluster
(BUSE, 2019-11)The study investigated the factors affecting adoption and integration of ICT as a pedagogical tool in Bondamakara Cluster in the teaching and learning of mathematics. In Zimbabwe, there are existing ... -
Learners challenges in the learning of O-Level Geometrical transformation concepts
(BUSE, 2019-11)The purpose of the study is to analyse learner challenges in the learning of geometrical transformation concepts. The objectives of the study were (i) to identify challenges faced by learners ... -
An analysis of students' conceptual understanding of Advanced Level group concepts at Mutondwe High School in Mt Darwin District
(BUSE, 2019-11)This study analysed the students` conceptual understanding of the concept of Groups at Advanced Level using the Action-Process-Object-Schema (APOS) theory. This was done to show the levels of understanding ... -
Determinants of learners' performance in "Advanced" Level Physics Paper 1 (9188/1): a case study of three high schools in Bulawayo
(BUSE, 2019)Educational under-achievement is a matter of concern for both teachers and learners. Poor performance in one aspect of an examination has an impact on the overall achievement in the subject. The research ... -
An investigation into the attitudes displayed by ordinary level mathematics students: a case of a secondary school in Sanyati District
(BUSE, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitude’s influence towards learning and performance in mathematics by students at Tawstock secondary school in Sanyati District. The study adopted a ... -
The applicability of Director’s Circular 36 of 2006 in the teaching and learning of Geography at Ordinary Level.
(BUSE, 2019)The study was an investigation into the applicability of Director’s Circular 36 of 2006 in the teaching and learning of Geography at ordinary level. The research was conducted in Wedza District, Mashonaland East ... -
An investigation into factors that influence deviant behavior: a case study of form three pupils at Chindunduma High School in Shamva District
(BUSE, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of deviant behaviour at Secondary School with particular reference to Chindunduma 1 High School in Shamva district. Multiple methods ... -
An investigation into the views of secondary school teachers regarding supervision by heads in urban schools in Zvishavane
(BUSE, 2019)Research literature on teacher supervision reports of controversies associated with negative attitudes towards supervision among some teachers world-wide, which are likely to impede the improvement of their professional ... -
An investigation into the role played by instructional resources in the learning of History. A case study of Mushowani secondary, Madziva rural and Mutumba High school.
(BUSE, 2019)The research sought to investigate into the role played by instructional resources in the learning of History at three schools in Shamva north district, that is, Mushowani Secondary, Madziva rural and ... -
An assessment of misconceptions in the use of solar cells as sources of electricity: A case of Gutu High School A Level students
(BUSE, 2019)This study is an assessment of misconceptions of cells in pupils at Gutu High School. The researcher was interested in establishing if these misconceptions exist. The researcher also wanted to find out ... -
Challenges encountered in integrating information and communication technology in the teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary schools in Mhondoro Ngezi District
(BUSE, 2019)This study was carried in a bid to investigate the challenges encountered in integrating ICT in the teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary schools in Mhondoro Ngezi District. The researcher was ... -
The impact of social family background among A-Level pupils at High Achievers secondary school Harare Province
(BUSE, 2019)Modern day families experience various social problems like unfaithfulness, violence, child molestation, divorce and separation. These problems experienced in families affect the children in those families. ... -
A survey on ethnoveterinary knowledge and practices in cattle disease control by the local farmers in Mutasa District of Manicaland, Zimbabwe
(BUSE, 2019)The use of ethno-veterinary knowledge systems in controlling cattle diseases and continual use in association with conventional methods improves animal health. This study was carried out to document the ethno-veterinary ... -
Challenges encountered by Ordinary Level students when solving word problem involving Quadratic Equations: A case study at Murewa High school in Murewa District
(BUSE, 2019)The purpose of the study was to determine the challenges encountered by in learning word problems involving quadratic equation. The participants were 20 form four students at Murewa High school in Murewa district in ... -
The impact of using computers on the teaching and learning of Mathematics at O'Level in the Warren-Park-Mabelreign District in Harare
(BUSE, 2019)The study sought to analyse the impact of using computers in the teaching and learning of mathematics at ‘O’ Level in the Warren Park –Mabelreign district in Harare. In this study, probability sampling method was used ... -
An investigation into the causes of poor performance on Geometrical transformation by the learners at O'Level at Manzununu Secondary school
(BUSE, 2019)This project evaluated the causes of poor performance on Geometrical Transformation at O level at Manzununu Secondary School in Mutare District of Manicaland Province. It has been observed that the learners have ... -
An investigation into factors leading to poor performance in directed numbers
(BUSE, 2019-11)The research investigated the factors that lead to poor performance in directed numbers, it went further to analyze the effect of this poor performance on the overall pass rate in Mathematics. The approaches ... -
The role of code switching in the teaching and learning of Mathematics in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District Secondary schools
(BUSE, 2019-11)This study was an evaluation of the role of code-switching in the teaching and learning of mathematics in the Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District. The study employed qualitative research methods ... -
Improvising a simple, low cost digital DC voltmeter for a rural school laboratory
(BUSE, 2019)Design and construction of a DC digital voltmeter was presented in this dissertation. ICL 7107 and a seven segments LED display are major building blocks of the design. The input signal was read by an internally ... -
A Comparative Analysis of the Academic Performances and Coping Strategies of Students from Child/Single Mother Headed Households with those from Two Parent Households. A Case Study of Kuhondo High School in Mt Darwin West Cluster District”.
(BUSE, 2019)The study sought to carry out a comparative analysis of the academic performances and coping strategies of students from CHHs/SMHs with those of non orphans in secondary schools. The objective of the study was ...