The Institute’s research focus is in the following areas:
- The use of technology in Mathematics and Science teaching
- The development of the research skills of mathematics and science teachers/lecturers
- Development of a programme to model effective physics teaching
- The use of action research in improving the teaching of biology in high schools
- The development of effective teaching and learning strategies to improve undergraduates’ understanding of biosystematics
- A survey of the impact of language of instruction on the development of mathematics and science skills
- A study of the critical issues affecting the development of abilities in mathematics and science in learners
- The use of socio-cultural activities in the teaching and learning of mathematics
- The teaching and learning of mathematics in large under-resourced classrooms