An investigation into the errors made by Ordinary school level learners in solving mathematical problems involving laws of indices

Abstract

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the following individuals and organizations for their invaluable support and contributions to this research study. To my supervisor, Doctor Mudzamiri for providing expert guidance, constructive feedback and unwavering encouragement throughout this research journey. To Bindura University of Science Education for giving me the chance to study at the institution, I am forever grateful for the opportunity. To the educators and learners who participated in this study, for sharing their experiences, insights and perspectives on the errors made by Ordinary school level learners in indices. To my family and friends, especially Trymore for their love, support and patience during the challenging times of this research. I would also like to acknowledge the assistance provided by the Head of Department at Bernard Mizeki College, who helped with data collection. This research would not have been possible without the contributions of these individuals and organizations. I am grateful for their support and acknowledge their role in shaping the outcome of this study.