An investigating into errors made by form four learners in solving quadratic equations at Kakora Secondary in Mazowe District.

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the errors made by form four learners in solving quadratic equations at Kakora Secondary in Mazowe District. These concepts were taught to form four learners at Kakora Secondary School. Concerns about high Mathematics failure rate in Zimbabwean Secondary schools have prompted this investigation into finding out if errors in solving quadratic equations might be the cause. Data were generated using learners’ response to a written task and follow up interviews were used to collect information from the students.