Abstract:
This study investigated whether the use of the balance model in the teaching and
learning of linear equations can improve students‟ conceptual understanding in the
principles of solving linear equations in one variable. The data was gathered using
tests. A pre-test conducted on thirty (30) Form two pupils of Buasi Roman Catholic
Junior High School and an analysis of the interviews enabled the development and the
use of the balance model in the teaching of linear equations in one variable. The study
adopted a post-test after an intervention design on the 30 J.H.S 2B pupils. The
descriptive analysis of the tests‟ results showed that the use of the balance model in
teaching and learning of linear equations improves pupils‟ understanding of the
principles of solving linear equations in one variable. This leads to improvement in
pupils‟ performance in solving linear equations in one variable.
Description:
A DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
EDUCATION, FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, SUBMITTED TO
THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION,
WINNEBA IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
AWARD OF THE MASTER OF EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS) DEGREE.
AUGUST, 2013