Enhancing Mathematical Problem-Solving Through Visualisation: Evidence from Ghanaian Preservice Teachers

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Gyampoh, S. A. (2026). Enhancing Mathematical Problem-Solving Through Visualisation: Evidence from Ghanaian Preservice Teachers. Journal of Research in Didactical Sciences, 5(1), 53-76. https://doi.org/10.51853/jorids/514

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Gyampoh SA. Enhancing Mathematical Problem-Solving Through Visualisation: Evidence from Ghanaian Preservice Teachers. Journal of Research in Didactical Sciences. 2026;5(1):53-76. https://doi.org/10.51853/jorids/514

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Gyampoh SA. Enhancing Mathematical Problem-Solving Through Visualisation: Evidence from Ghanaian Preservice Teachers. Journal of Research in Didactical Sciences. 2026;5(1), 53-76. https://doi.org/10.51853/jorids/514

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Gyampoh, Samuel Amoh. "Enhancing Mathematical Problem-Solving Through Visualisation: Evidence from Ghanaian Preservice Teachers". Journal of Research in Didactical Sciences 2026 5 no. 1 (2026): 53-76. https://doi.org/10.51853/jorids/514

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Gyampoh, S. A. (2026). Enhancing Mathematical Problem-Solving Through Visualisation: Evidence from Ghanaian Preservice Teachers. Journal of Research in Didactical Sciences, 5(1), pp. 53-76. https://doi.org/10.51853/jorids/514

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Gyampoh, Samuel Amoh "Enhancing Mathematical Problem-Solving Through Visualisation: Evidence from Ghanaian Preservice Teachers". Journal of Research in Didactical Sciences, vol. 5, no. 1, 2026, pp. 53-76. https://doi.org/10.51853/jorids/514