Factors Affecting The Development Of Number Sense And Its Influence On Grade 12 Learners’ Performance In Mathematics In The Oshana Education Region

ABSTRACT

Education in Namibia after independence remains a challenge, despite deliberate efforts made by the government. Many of the learners under perform in their Grade 12 Mathematics examinations, especially in the Oshana Education Region. This is allegedly because of a numerical deficiency. However; none of existing studies explain the influence of numerical deficiency on academic performance in Mathematics.