Predictors of learner performance in mathematics and science according to a large-scale study in Mpumalanga

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Maree, J.G. (Kobus)
Aldous, Colleen
Hattingh, Annemarie
Swanepoel, Andre
Van der Linde, Michael J. (Mike)

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Education Association of South Africa (EASA)

Abstract

Eight hundred and ninety-nine (431 male, 467 female and one missing value) Grade 8 and 9 (n = 184 and 713, respectively, with two missing values) learners from secondary schools in Mpumalanga completed a science and mathematics questionnaire. Students tests showed that male and female, as well as language groups' scores, differed significantly. Stepwise non-linear regression shows that a combination of factors contributes significantly to learner, science and mathematics performance (R2 = 25%, 20%, and 11%, respectively).

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Science education, Mathematics education, Schools

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Maree, JG, Aldous, C, Hattingh, A, Swanepoel, A & Van der Linde, MJ 2006, 'Predictors of learner performance in mathematics and science according to a large-scale study in Mpumalanga', South African Journal of Education, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 229-252. [ http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_educat.html]