Nokwanda Mbusi - MEd(MathsEd)

Squash Mbusi BEd(Hons) Rhodes University

Title of research project:

An investigation into the use of traditional Xhosa dance to teach mathematics: A case study in a Grade 7 class.

Project outline:

My study is about how to embed and integrate a familiar and popular indigenous practice into the mathematics curriculum. In particular I wish to focus on traditional dance in order to create an opportunity for learners to learn mathematics within a familiar context.
The study seeks to:

To explore the mathematics that is embedded in traditional Xhosa dance.
To design, develop and evaluate a learning programme that is based on the traditional Xhosa dance performances.

Email: nmbusi@wsu.ac.za OR g97s1004@campus.ru.ac.za

Supervisor: Prof Marc Schafer m.schafer@ru.ac.za