Enhancing Understanding of Linear Programming Concepts Through Contextual Education

Chrispine Mulenga Mwambazi, Simeon Mbewe and Francise Simui
Additional contact information
Chrispine Mulenga Mwambazi: University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Simeon Mbewe: University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Francise Simui: University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 12, 4469-4480

Abstract: This paper’s primary goal is to investigate how Contextual Education can enhancing understanding of Linear Programming. This study was entirely qualitative in nature with 15 participants. The author argues that ccontextual education techniques enhance students’ comprehension of concepts in linear programming. Students generally find linear programming difficult, especially because it is abstract and necessitates sophisticated mathematical reasoning. It seeks to close the knowledge by placing learning in realistic, real-world contexts, which promotes greater comprehension and involvement. Interviews, and group discussions were applied to learn more about how students grasp linear programming ideas, in secondary schools. Thematic analysis of the data was done with an emphasis on the conceptual clarity, problem-solving abilities, and engagement levels of the students. According to the study, it not only enhances comprehension but also boosts students’ motivation and interest, underscoring the significance of interactive and student-centered approaches in complicated mathematics topics. The study concludes by highlight the potential teaching approaches, particularly for improving comprehension of abstract ideas like linear programming. In addition to suggesting additional research to evaluate Contextual Teaching and Learning’s long-term effects on students’ mathematical competency, the study ends with suggestions for incorporating it into linear programming programs to promote deeper learning.

Date: 2024
References: View complete reference list from CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/ ... sue-12/4469-4480.pdf (application/pdf)
https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/arti ... ontextual-education/ (text/html)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:12:p:4469-4480

Access Statistics for this article

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science is currently edited by Dr. Nidhi Malhan

More articles in International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science from International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Dr. Pawan Verma ().