BEd Honours in Mathematics Education (University of Limpopo)
MEd (Mathematics Education ) (University of Johannesburg)
Doctor of Philosophy PhD in Mathematics and Science Education (North-West University)
Research Interests:
Mathematics teaching and learning of algebra and functions;
Errors and misconceptions in mathematics;
Mathematics teacher professional development;
Mathematical pedagogical and content knowledge for teaching;
Language issues in teaching and learning mathematics in rural schools
Mathematics Education
Makgakga, S. (2011). Instructional approaches used in teaching Grade 11 quadratic equation in a context of South African Schools of Limpopo Province, Amesa, University of Witwatersrand.
Makgakga, S. (2012). Teaching and learning of algebraic functions. Amesa, Cape Town.
Makgakga, S. (2013). Teaching exponential function using transformation approach. Amesa, Limpopo Province.
Makgakga, S., & Sepeng, P. (2013). Teaching and learning the mathematical exponential and logarithmic functions: A transformation approach. A special Issue of Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 4(13), 165-172.
Makgakga, S. (2014). Error discourse analysis in solving quadratic equations by completing a square. Amesa, Kimberly.
Makgakga, S. & Sepeng, P. (2014). Teacher-outsourcing as a strategy to improve Grade 12 academic performance. Institute for Science and Technology education (ISTE), Kruger National Park.
Makgakga, S. (2015). Rural school leaners’ perceptions of environmental variables influencing academic performance in Mathematics in Limpopo, South Africa. Amesa, University of Limpopo.
Makgakga, S. & Ngoepe, M.G. (2015). Learners’ conceptions in understanding Grade 4 fractions. South African Society for Education (Unisa), North West Province.
Makgakga, S. (2016). Learners’ performance and difficulties in solving quadratic equations by factorisation: A case study of six secondary schools in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Amesa, Nelspruit.
Makgakga, S., & Makwakwa, E. (2016). Exploring learners’ difficulties in solving Grade 12 calculus: A case study of one secondary school in Polokwane district. ISTE, Kruger National Park.
Machaba, F., & Makgakga, S. (2016). Grade 9 learners’ understanding of the concept of equal sign: A Case-study of one of the schools in Soshanguve. ISTE Conference, Kruger National Park.
Makgakga, S. (2017). Grade 8 learners’ conceptions in solving the magnitude of unknown angles. EASA conference, Bloemfontein.
Makgakga, S., & Phala, T. (2017). Student teachers’ experiences when teaching algebraic equations using connections: A case of two Grade 8 mathematics teachers in Lephalale District. ICTPED Conference, Bela-Bela.
Makgakga, S., Mathipa, E., & Gouwe, M. A. (2017). Errors committed by Grade 11 learners in Solving Quadratic Equations by using the Completing a Square method: A South African Case Study of five secondary schools. ICTPED Conference, Bela-Bela.
Makgakga, S. (2017). The effectiveness of mentorship in improving the pre-service mathematics teachers’ teaching practices in ODL context. A case in Lephalale District of Limpopo Province. ICTPED Conference, Bela-Bela.
Member of Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa (AMESA)
Member of Institute for Science and Technology Education (ISTE)
Member of Education Association of South Africa (EASA)
Member of Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (SAARMSTE)
Member of The International Society for Teacher Education (ISFTE)
Community Engagement and Research Projects:
Meaningful Teaching and learning of mathematical concepts: Focus on grade 8 geometry in the Mt Ayliff district.
Mathematics Teaching and Learning Intervention Programme (MTLIP).
Partnership for teaching practice (Tubatse Project)
Key Issues and responsibilities:
Preparing lecture materials
Seminars and tutorials
Marking students assignments and providing feedback
Take feedback from students to improve teaching methodologies and content
Changing and adapting course materials following research
Providing guidance and advice to students in terms of their modules and careers.
Examinations:
Setting question papers for undergraduate students and also co-examining other examination papers for B Ed (Hons) students.
