期刊名称：Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education
印刷版ISSN：1305-8223
电子版ISSN：1305-8223
出版年度：2021
卷号：17
期号：12
DOI：10.29333/ejmste/11416
语种：English
出版社：Pamukkale Univ Dept Sci Education
摘要：This study analysed secondary TIMSS 2019 data for respondents from South Africa and proposeda model containing ten constructs; nine independent variables (socio-economic status and eightvariables about safety aspects in schools) and one independent variable (mathematicsachievement). Qualitative data was also collected using interviews and field notes. The HLM modelidentified the following significant predictors to learners’ mathematics achievement: learnerswhose family members were frequently insulted; who were victims of theft; who were forced todo things they didn’t want to do; who were physically hurt; living in impoverished areas; enrolledin schools with a shortage of or inadequate instructional space; enrolled in schools where physicalinjury amongst learners is a problem; disrespecting property. Findings from the thematic analysisindicated that participants believed that schools’ safety concerns are associated with learners’ mathematics achievement and that difficulties in developing and implementing school safetypolicies are due to a lack of training.
