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From smileys to Smiley coins -using a crypto currency in education
(Strathmore University, 2017)This paper describes a crypto currency to reward students for their studies. The currency bears the apt name Smiley coin or SMLY and is used within the tutor-web online learning platform. In order to make the SMLY more ... -
Identifying important Mathematics underlying student thinking
(Strathmore University, 2017)Research in mathematics teacher education suggests the benefits of instructional practices that use student mathematical thinking (e.g., Fennema, et al., 1996; Stein & Lane, 1996), but such practices are complex and difficult ... -
Show me, don't tell me
(Strathmore University, 2017)We, as educators, have all been faced with the struggle of asking students to show their work on assessments. This is especially true when we either ask students to show using logic, a mathematical statement property, or ... -
Where are your equal signs?
(Strathmore University, 2017)The equal sign is a critical aspect in mathematics. Whether it is reaching an answer for an unknown, simplification of an expression using orders of operations, or when conducting a proof, the equal sign provides the ... -
Factors influencing students’ academic achievement in linear algebra
(Strathmore University, 2017)This study investigated the relationship between students’ year of study, gender and academic achievement in Linear algebra in a selected university in Kenya. One hundred and one 3rd and 4th year students were sampled for ... -
Examining the causal relationships between enjoyment and motivation of high school students towards learning of Mathematics: evidence using autoregressive and cross lagged models
(Strathmore University, 2017)Previous studies have demonstrated a high relationship between student’s motivation and their related enjoyment in learning Mathematics. Apparently, highly motivated students enjoy learning Mathematics just as high Mathematics ... -
Motivated strategies for learning questionnaire - modeling the relationship between motivational beliefs, cognitive learning strategies and academic performance of Mathematics teacher-trainees
(Strathmore University, 2017)Self-regulated learning refers to the conscious planning, monitoring, and evaluation of one’s own learning through use of appropriate behavioral, meta-cognitive and cognitive strategies to enhance academic performance. ... -
Effect of collaborative peer learning on learner attitude and performance in Mathematics in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)Learners learn best when they are actively engaged in the processing of learning information. One method of involving them in active learning is to have them learn from each other in small groups or teams. Research shows ... -
Exploring students' solution: a semiotic approach to assessment
(Strathmore University, 2017)The present research study explores students’ solutions for a test item from the Swedish national test (a standardized test) in mathematics. Students’ solution for 115 grade 9 students’ is closely analysed using a theory ... -
Initial reflections on teaching and learning Mathematics using tablets in a Prison Education Centre
(Strathmore University, 2017)The reflections reported in this paper involve an intervention using a tablet as a tool for enhancing teaching and learning of mathematics in a Prison Education Centre in Kenya. The tablet is connected wirelessly to a ... -
A Latent profile analysis of the Science teacher-trainees’ self-regulated learning strategies
(Strathmore University, 2017)In the present study, we conducted a latent profile analysis to identify three clusters of Science teacher-trainees based on their self-regulated learning strategies. The sample comprised of 527 undergraduate teacher-trainees ... -
Modeling the relationship between motivational beliefs, cognitive learning strategies and academic performance of Mathematics teacher-trainees
(Strathmore University, 2017)Self-regulated learning refers to the conscious planning, monitoring, and evaluation of one’s own learning through use of appropriate behavioral, meta-cognitive and cognitive strategies to enhance academic performance. ... -
Modelling the structure of dependence of stock markets in BRICS and KENYA: Copula GARCH approach
(Strathmore University, 2017)Background: Dependence structure is used widely to describe relationships between risks and provides estimation of risks for risk management purposes. Modeling dependence structure of stock returns is a difficult task when ... -
Estimating covariance matrix with high frequency data for Currency Portfolio Optimization
(Strathmore University, 2017)The covariation between asset returns plays a crucial role in modern finance both in portfolio optimization and risk management. The paper is an effort towards estimating a covariance matrix using high-dimensional, ... -
Empirical density estimation and back-testing of Value at Risk (VaR) from parametric volatility models
(Strathmore University, 2017)This paper forecasts one-day-ahead foreign exchange volatility using parametric models and compares their empirical forecasting performance of Value at Risk of five spot exchange rates; namely, the Kenyan Shilling versus ... -
Bayesian analysis of Multivariate Stochastic Volatility models
(Strathmore University, 2017)Multivariate stochastic volatility (MSV) models have gained applicability in Time Series (TS) data for analyzing multivariate financial and economic time series because they capture the volatility dynamics. Bayesian prior ... -
A Computational investigation on the dynamics of shallow water waves
(Strathmore University, 2017)The dynamics of shallow water waves has been an active research area for the past several decades. In this context, there are several models that govern this wave flow. In this study, finite element method based on B-spline ... -
Security evaluation for Instant Messaging encryption algorithms
(Strathmore University, 2017)Instant messaging applications such as Whats App, Facebook Messenger, Telegram and Skype provide a convenient means of passing information among company employees. Fueled by the bring your own device (BYOD) trend, organizations ... -
Dynamic TCP pacing for Delay Intolerant Cloud Communications
(Strathmore University, 2017)In the recent years, many organizations have turned to cloud technology to support their information technology services. The cloud servers are therefore increasingly holding huge and sensitive information belonging to ... -
Initial reflections on teaching and learning Mathematics using tablet in Aprison Education Centre
(Strathmore University, 2017)The reflections reported in this paper involve an intervention using a tablet as a tool for enhancing teaching and learning of mathematics in a prison education centre in Kenya. The tablet is connected wirelessly to a ...
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