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The O' Level Mathematics Curriculum for Zimbabwe: Does it Meet the Expectations for Quality Mathematics Education in Zimbabwe?

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posted on 2024-09-05, 23:59 authored by Charles Chinhanu
This paper gives a critical analysis of the ‘0’ level mathematics syllabus for Zimbabwe. It argues that the present syllabus does not provide a balance between intuitive thinking and analytical thinking in Mathematics. It argues and justifies the retention of certain topics in the ‘0’ level syllabus and the introduction of new topics.

A ZBTE article on the need to revamp the O-level Mathematics curriculum in Zimbabwe to make it more balanced between intuitive thinking and analytical thinking in Mathematics.

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Department of Teacher Education (DTE) University of Zimbabwe (UZ)

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Chinhanu, C. (1997) The O' Level Mathematics Curriculum for Zimbabwe: Does it Meet the Expectations for Quality Mathematics Education in Zimbabwe? ZBTE vol. 5, no. 1, (pp. 13-24.) UZ, Mt. Pleasant, Harare: DTE.

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University of Zimbabwe (UZ)

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Zimbabwe.

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en

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1022-3800

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