International Journal of
Science and Technology Education Research

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Sci. Technol. Educ. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6559
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJSTER
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 79

Full Length Research Paper

Exploring the Mathematics and Science subject matter content in the Primary School Level in Lesotho teachers

Mosotho J. George
  • Mosotho J. George
  • Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho, P. O. Roma 180, Lesotho, South Africa.
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Mamontsi Kolobe
  • Mamontsi Kolobe
  • Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho, P. O. Roma 180, Lesotho, South Africa.
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Eunice K. Moru
  • Eunice K. Moru
  • Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, National University of Lesotho, P. O. Roma 180, Lesotho, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 02 September 2018
  •  Accepted: 27 September 2018
  •  Published: 31 December 2018

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