Author: Lazarus Miti
ISBN No: 1-919932-21-6
Cost: 45.60
This book discusses the teaching and learning of mathematics in Africa. Miti argues that in African schools, the problem of teaching and learning mathematics is compounded by the fact that it is often introduced in a language that is alien to the learner - usually English, French or Portuguese. The author explains in an African language (ciNsenga) how mathematics may be taught and learnt through the medium of the mother tongue. The discussion includes a brief account of African numeration systems and their place in the teaching and learning of mathematics in primary schools. He contends that besides using the mother tongue, there is need for teachers who not only know the subject matter, but who also employ the right teaching methods and who love teaching mathematics.
ISBN No: 1-919932-21-6
Cost: 45.60
This book discusses the teaching and learning of mathematics in Africa. Miti argues that in African schools, the problem of teaching and learning mathematics is compounded by the fact that it is often introduced in a language that is alien to the learner - usually English, French or Portuguese. The author explains in an African language (ciNsenga) how mathematics may be taught and learnt through the medium of the mother tongue. The discussion includes a brief account of African numeration systems and their place in the teaching and learning of mathematics in primary schools. He contends that besides using the mother tongue, there is need for teachers who not only know the subject matter, but who also employ the right teaching methods and who love teaching mathematics.
