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The use of the indigenous game of Morabaraba in mathematics education

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The focus of this chapter is to show that some cultural aspects related to indigenous games can play a significant role in enhancing mathematical understanding. This is done by incorporating mathematical activities identified from the analysis of Morabaraba game commonly played in different communities. The examples used in this chapter are drawn from the versions of the Morabaraba game played in South Africa and other countries in southern Africa like Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32382654

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Mathematics Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Applied Mathematics

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162195162

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