Browsing by Author "Dahal, Milan"

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    An error analysis in solving word problems in algebra at the secondary level
    (Department of Mathematics Education, 2022) Dahal, Milan
    This study is entitled “An error analysis in solving word problems in algebra at secondary level”. The main aims of the study were to identify the errors done by students in solving word problems in algebra of mathematics at the secondary level and to identify the leading factors that affect solving word problems in mathematics at the secondary level. Here the present study was concerned with error analysis. This is a quantitative and descriptive survey design research. The sample of this study consisted of 30 students of Bhanubhakta H.S.S and Gyanodaya H.S.S studying at grade X as well as SEE students and the principal for interview. The paper pencil test paper was prepared with the help of an authentic book of grade X. After that, the test was administrated to the sample of students by the researcher himself. After the Newman procedure of interview was administrated in the selected sample and then a depth interview was taken to find out the causes of error. The study revealed that students had committed several errors in solving the word problems in algebra. The study showed that the maximum error was committed in comprehension (30.7%) and the least was committed in Process skill error (15.3%). There were many factors such as, lack of basic conceptual knowledge in algebra, language problems, less practice in word problems, the attitude of students towards algebra, teacher's qualification and performance, lack of practice, mixed-up rules, etc were responsible causes of errors made.
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    Trauma of Identity in John Steinbeck’s The Moon is Down
    (Department of English, 2009) Dahal, Milan
    This research on The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck attempts to show a vivid portrayal of traumatic experience in human life triggered by the violence of the war and colonization. In the age of total war, people lost their life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, along with people lost their identity by colonization. World war and its destruction and the frustrated world view where colonization has captured the identity of people. And the material list world ‘machine and time’ standout of human values and sentiments. Here, Steinbeck portrays and explores the resistance of people against invading force and he also shows the pathetic condition of armed force, where both sides—townspeople and armed force lose their identity and make effort to revitalize the freedom. The longing of identity and freedom runs from top to bottom of this novel.