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Alfred Bhusumane & Alakanani A. Nkhwalume

philosophy of mathematics education

2019

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This study endeavoured to unravel the reality of the envisaged learner-centred mathematics pedagogy as against the rhetoric that the curriculum developers espoused. This is on the backdrop of postmodernist pronouncements on the mathematics syllabus whose rationale stated that: To achieve the stated aims and objectives the teaching and learning of Mathematics is to be based on a learner centred approach. A variety of methods are therefore to be used such as exposition and consolidation, discussions, practical work, problem solving activities and investigative work. Furthermore teaching and learning of mathematics should utilise modern technology such as the graphic calculators and computers that place mathematics in a realistic context. This will offer a constructivist view on mathematics to learners, promote interest and motivation, and prepare the students effectively for the next century paving the way for future generations.