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An analysis of school trend in Rushinga North Primary School dropouts between 2009 and 2013
(BUSE, 2013)A number of school children have dropped out of school due different reasons. The study therefore sought to analyze school dropouts in Rushinga Northd for the period 2009 to 2013. Conversing with fellow teachers, the ... -
Views of Ordinary Level Mathematics teachers on the inclusion of Ehno Mathematics in the teaching of form 4 Geometrical Transformation; a case of Mufakose Mhuriimwe School
(BUSE, 2013)The research study undertaken seeks to probe and analyse the inclusion of Ethno mathematics in formal mathematics in improving the teaching of geometrical concepts of shear and stretch transformation at Form 4 in Zimbabwe. ... -
An investigation into the factors affecting the uptake of A-level physics. A case study of four selected schools in Chitungwiza district circuit
(2015)In Zimbabwe there is currently a shortage of physics specialists and engineers. The aim of the research is to investigate on factors affecting students’ uptake of A-Level physics in Chitungwiza District of Harare Province. ... -
The impact of rainfall distribution on maize production during 2013/2014 agricultural season in Tsholotsho South District
(2015)The research study was conducted to assess the impact of rainfall distribution variability on maize production in Tsholotsho District of Matabeleland North in Zimbabwe between 2013 and 2014. Maize is one of the important ... -
A study of the socio economic impacts of Duru dam construction to the local community of ward 7 in Honde valley
(2015)The research aimed to study the socio-economic impacts of Dam construction in ward 7 Honde Valley in Mutasa District in Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. In the study a sample of eighty families, two headmen, two AREX field ... -
An analysis of marketing channels for smallholder pig producers. A case study for Makoni district ward 5
(2015)This study focused on analyzing the available marketing channels and constraints faced by smallholder pig producers. The study was conducted in ward 5 Chendambuya in Makoni District. The research tries to identify available ... -
An investigation into causes of negative attitudes by students towards computer studies learning in secondary schools in Mutare District
(2015)This study explores secondary school student’s attitudes towards their learning of computer studies. The study adopted the descriptive survey design for it was concerned with the gathering of students’ perceptions on the ... -
Exploring undergraduate in-service mathematics teachers` misconceptons of the notions of continuity and differentiability at Bindura University of Science Education
(2015)Continuity and differentiability are among the fundamental concepts in the learning of university mathematics. They are pre- requisite for other courses in undergraduate mathematics such as analysis and ordinary differential ... -
Effectiveness of Tagetes minuta in controlling aphids on brassica napus (rape)
(2015)The study sought to investigate the extent to which Tagetes minuta reduce aphids population compared to the synthetic pesticides, determine the best mode of application and determine concentration rate which is most ... -
Challenges faced by learners in Geometrical constructions and Locus
(2015)The study sought to identify the challenges faced by learners in learning geometrical construction and locus. A random sample of 30 Form 3 and a convenient sample of 5 mathematics teachers were used to collect data. The ... -
An investigation into factors affecting enrolment in Buhera district primary schools, Zimbabwe
(2015)The study aimed to identify factors that contribute to enrolment in Buhera District. The researcher was motivated by the fluctuations of enrolment in some of the schools in Buhera District. Given the dropouts the researcher ... -
The effect of Chiadzwa Diamond Mining activities on the quality of water in Odzi River
(2015)Mining is causing environmental degradation the world over. The main aim of this study was to establish whether the Chiadzwa Diamond Mining companies are polluting the water in Odzi River in Marange District, Manicaland, ... -
Factors contributing to a low uptake of Mathematics by ordinary level students
(2015)This research project seeks to unveil factors that contribute to the low uptake of mathematics by Ordinary level students .It also seeks to establish any gender differences that characterise uptake of mathematics. A ... -
Identifying problems faced by customers in queues at Mutare OK Supermarket: a qualitative evaluation of the queuing model
(2015)Queuing system impact us every day and may even affect us without our knowledge, influencing availability and costs of products and services, yet without such systems, we might never be able to afford access to the ... -
An investigation into the problems faced in the adoption of calculator version (4028) in the teaching and learning of mathematics at ordinary level in Buhera district
(2015)Today’s mathematics teachers are experiencing major changes not only in the mathematics content they teach, but also in the way they teach. Nearly all of these teachers came through school when mathematics consisted of ... -
The effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the teaching and learning of A’ level Geography at Cyrene High School in Matobo District
(2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of information and Communication Technology in the teaching and learning of A’level Geography at Cyrene High School in Matobo District. This was made possible ... -
Effectiveness of fieldwork in the teaching and learning of Environmental Management at advanced level from September to November 2014 at Ivimila High School
(2015)The study sought to determine the effectiveness of fieldwork in the teaching and learning of environmental management at Advanced Level at Ivimila High School. The research was prompted by perpetual poor performance of ... -
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An investigation into the understanding of probability theory: a case study of six high schools in Mutasa district in Manicaland Zimbabwe
(2015)Probability theory is a branch of mathematics which is essential in everyday life. This research investigated on problems found in “A” Level students in learning probability theory. It also focuses on how teachers can ... -
An assessment of the computer literacy level among secondary school science teachers. (a case study of Buhera West schools around Murambinda Growth Point
(2015)Basically this study aimed at assessing the computer literacy levels of secondary school science teachers in Buhera West. From the population of one hundred and twenty (120 teachers) in Buhera West, a sample of forty ...