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Dr. Miheso OConnor

Senior Lecturer, Department of Education Communication & Technology

Home School of Education & Lifelong Learning Department of Education Communication & Technology Dr. Miheso OConnor

Dr. Miheso OConnor

Senior Lecturer, Department of Education Communication & Technology

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Mweni, N. T., Miheso, M., & Maundu, J. (2026). Classroom-based psychosocial mathematical learner identities and student performance in mathematics among secondary school students in Kilifi County, Kenya. Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher, 6(1), em0xx. https://doi.org/10.29333/mathsciteacher/xxxx
  2. MT Nickson, MM Oā€™Connor, MJ Nyamai (2025). An investigation into the relationship between socio-culturally based mathematical learner identity and mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Kilifi County, Mathematical Education 64 (2), 181-195
  3. MK Miheso Oā€™Connor (2024). Proposed Pedagogical Content Knowledge Tool for Assessing Teachersā€™ Proficiency in Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education: Volume II: Invited Lectures Pages 453-458
  4. Mweni Tsofa Nickson, Marguerite M. O'Connor, and Maundu John Nyamai ( 2024), Effects of Socio-economic related Mathematical Learner Identity on student Performance in Mathematics among Secondary Schools in Kilifi County, Kenya, Journal of the European Teacher Education Network 1-14 The Author(s) 2024
  5. Mweni, N. T., Oā€™Connor, M. M., & Nyamai, M. J. (2024). Assessing The Impact of Socio-Economic Related Mathematical Learner Identity on Student Performance in Mathematics Among Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Kilifi County, Kenya. Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.62049/jkncu.v4i2.107
  6. MA Ochieng, M Miheso-Oā€™Connor, R Kati, P Kamina (2024)Mathematics Teacher Education in Kenya: A Review of Its Evolution and Development. Mathematics Teacher Training and Development in Africa: Trends at Primary and Secondary School Levels Springer Nature Switzerland 69-90
  7. Jimmy George, Miheso- Oā€™Connor, M.K, & Orado G.N (2023).Use of Desmos Graphing Calculator in Teaching Geometry and its Effect on Secondary Schools Learnersā€™ Conceptual Understanding, Kiambu County, Kenya Journal of Popular Education in Africa 2023
  8. Monyoro Wilfred Mogire, Miheso _Ƈonnor M.K, Ondigi S.R (2023). Computer simulation effect on learner achievement in probability in mathematics in secondary schools in Kisii county, Kenya. International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research. Volume 8 Issue 5, May 2023 IJSDR2305335
  9. Zutaah Puotier , Samson Rosana Ondigi , Marguerite Khakasa Miheso-O'Connor (2023) Pre-Service Teachersā€™ Perception of The Use Of Geogebra In Teaching aand Learning Geometry in The Colleges Of Education, Ghana: a Systematic Literature Review Journal of Holistic Mathematics Education ( JOHME) DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.19166/johme.v7i1.6124 Vol 7, No 1 June 2023 pages:1 ā€“ 21 E-ISSN: 2598-6759
  10. Pre-Service Teachers' Performance in Geometry in the Colleges of Education, Ghana. Puotier Zutaah1, MK Miheso-O'Connor, and SR Ondigi Journal of the European Teacher Education Network 23-47 The Author(s) 2022
  11. Nickson Tsofa Mweni1, Marguerite Miheso Oā€™Connor, & Wilson Kerich (2022),Relationship between Student Attitude and Achievement in Mathematics among Secondary School Students in Ganze District Kilifi County Kenya East African Journal of Education Studies, Volume 5, Issue 4, 2022, Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajes.5.4.984
  12. Nickson Tsofa Mweni, Marguerite M. Oā€™Connor, & Dr. Wilson Kerich,(2022) Relationship between Student Anxiety and Achievement in Mathematics among Secondary School Students in Ganze District Kilifi County Kenya International Journal of Advanced Research, Volume 6, Issue 1, 2023,Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/ijar.6.1.1047
  13. Monyoro Wilfred Mogire,Miheso _Ƈonnor M.K ,Ondigi S.R,(2023).Computer simulation effect on learner achievement in probability in mathematics in secondary schools in Kisii county, Kenya International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research . Volume 8 Issue 5, May-2023 IJSDR2305335
  14. Sophie Ndethiu , Joanna O. Masingila , Marguerite K. Miheso- Oā€™Connor, David w Khatete & Katie L Heath ( 2017). Kenyan secondary Teachersā€™ and Principalsā€™ Perspective and Strategies on Teaching and Learning with Large Classes. Africa Education Review, UNISA vol 13
  15. Miheso-O'Connor, M.K &, Margot Berger ( 2016) Status of Teachers' Proficiency in Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching At Secondary School Level In Kenya . International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education; Manuscript Number: IJMA-D-14-00145R1 April 2015
  16. Margot Berger PhD,& Miheso-Oā€™Connor ( 2014).Learner's use of a Mathematics Textbook: An exploration Educational Studies in Mathematics ; Manuscript Number: EDUC-D-14-00285 ( in Press)
  17. Mwingirwa, I,& Miheso- Oā€™Connor, M (2016) . Status of Teachers' Technology Uptake and Use of GeoGebra in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics in Kenya. International Journal of Research in Education & Science (IJRES),2(2),286-294
  18. Mwingirwa, I, Miheso-Oā€™Connor, M, & Khatete (2015). Use of technology, the case of GeoGebra in teaching Mathematics in Kenya International Journal of Research in Education & Science (IJRES).
  19. Amuko, S. Miheso_Oā€™Connor, M & Ndethui, S. Opportunities and Challenges: Integration of ICT in Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Secondary Schools Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.6, No.24, 2015
  20. Benson N. Wanjiru; Miheso, M.Oā€™Connor; Sophia Ndethiu ,S.M (2015) effects of mathematical vocabulary instruction on studentsā€™ achievement in mathematics in secondary schools of Murangā€™a county, Kenya , Journal of Education and Practice, ISSN (Paper)2222-1735 ISSN (Online)2222-288X.
  21. Miheso- Oā€™Connor, M.K 2011. Proficiency in Pedagogical content knowledge for teaching Mathematics, LAP LARMEC, Academic Publications
  22. Miheso ā€“Oā€™Connor ( 2010). Socio Cultural aspects in mathematics Education, lesson from Kenya. , Journal of Research and Practice of International Cooperation in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (SMATEC), Hiroshima University.
  23. Miheso-Oā€™Connor, M.K 2006, Higher Order thinking Skills and Interactive Learning. Journal of Education Services ( JES) , ³Ō¹ĻĶ·Ģõ
  24. Miheso ā€“ Oā€™Connor, M.K., C. Mwathi & J. Owino (2005). Mathematics Education in Kenya, ICMI Journal, USA
  25. IM Mwingirwa, MK Miheso-O'Connorā€™: Status of Teachers' Technology Uptake and Use of GeoGebra in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics in Kenya . International Journal of Research in Education and Science 2 (2), 286-294
  26. SM Ndethiu, JO Masingila, MK Miheso-Oā€™Connor, DW Khatete, Kenyan secondary teachersā€™ and principalsā€™ perspectives and strategies on teaching and learning with large classes KL Heath Africa Education Review 14 (1), 58-86
  27. MK Miheso-O'Connor : The relationship between interactive teaching and the acquisition of high order thinking skills in mathematics cla The Kenyan experience. African journal of education studies 1 (1), 73-79
  28. M.Miheso-O'Connor. Proficiency in Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics: Secondary School Mathematics Teache Interpretations of Students' Problem Solving Strategies in Kenya VDM Publishing
  29. Mwingirwa, MK Marguerite, D Khatete, Teachersā€™ perspectives towards use of technology, the case of GeoGebra in teaching mathematics in Kenya. Scientific Research Journal (SCIRJ), III, 19-24
  30. BN Walker, I Mbari- Kirika, M Miheso-Oā€™Connor (2016) : The Mwangaza Project: A Comprehensive Report on the Nationwide Baseline Survey of Technology Skills for Lear with Vision Impairment in Kenya, Georgia Institute of Technology
  31. JM Geteregechi, M Miheso-Oā€™Connor, SR Ondigi How Does Notational Competence Affect Student Understanding and Performance in Mathematics? Building Capacity Through Quality Teacher Education Nairobi, Kenya July 14
  32. FQ Gravenir, MK Miheso-Oā€™Connor, OM Thuo Perspectives and Practices of Teacher Education in Kenya in a Globalized World , Teacher Education in the Global Era, 65-79
  33. MK Miheso-Oā€™Connor, NA Twoli, M Ochanji. The Opportunities And Challenges Of Using Technology To Support Conceptual Teaching And Lear Of Mathematics and Science Quality Education for Societal Transformation Nairobi, Kenya July 20-22

Book Chapters

  1. Marguerite Miheso _ Oā€™Ć‡onnor, Mary Achieng, Robert Kati & Penina Kamina (2023) Mathematics teacher Education in Kenya. A review of its evolution and Development IN Historical and Current Trends in Mathematics Teacher training and development in Sub saharan Africa ( SSA) Research from Primary to Secondary, African Journal of Teacher Education and development:ajoted.org
  2. Perspectives and Practices of Teacher Education in Kenya in a Globalized World FQ Gravenir, MK Miheso-Oā€™Connor, OM Thuo (2020)in Teacher Education in the Global Era, 65-79 Teaching Practicum handbook Ku 2022
  3. Marguerite K.Miheso (2016) Teaching Mathematics in Historical Environment- A pedagogic Method Based on the Time Travel Approach in Tools of life, Mathematics in Historic Environment ( Lena Westergren and Berit Johansson (eds.) Linnaeus University press
  4. Miheso_ OƇonnor Miheso et.al ( Ed) Strengthening Classroom Practices: The ASEI- PDSI Model CEMASTEA, 2019 CEMASTEA book Chapter on ASEI-PDSI ( In Print)
  5. Miheso- Oā€™Connor M.K Proficiency in Pedagogical content knowledge for teaching mathematics . Secondary school mathematics teachersā€™ interpretations of Students problem solving strategies IN Kenya, LAP Lambert Academic Publications ( e- book)
  6. Miheso ā€“Oā€™Connor, M.K Mathematics Methods Handbook for Open learning students OLI, ³Ō¹ĻĶ·Ģõ ( 1st ed.2006, 3rd edition, Development Goal ā€˜Beyond Gender Equalityā€™, ³Ō¹ĻĶ·Ģõ ISBN 9966-776-5-
  7. Miheso ā€“ Oā€™Connor, M.K. & J.P. Oā€™Connor, Mathematics revision for Upper Primary , Longman, Kenya
  8. Miheso- Oā€™Connor, M.K. & J.P Oā€™Connor; Revision Mathematics for secondary schools, Oxford University Press
  9. Miheso Oā€™Connor,) Mathematics Curriculum for teacher training college; Kigali Institute of Education Kigali
  10. Miheso- Oā€™Connor, ( Ed.) South Sudan Unified Curriculum for teacher Education-Mathematics; MoGEI, South Sudan
  11. Miheso ā€“ Oā€™Connor& M. Ochanji ( 2011): 2011 HP grantee Project showcase, New Delhi, India ( www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/
  12. Miheso-Oā€™Connor (2006) The Role of African Universities in attainment of the Millennium

Conference Papers

  1. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Catalytic Pedagogy To Strengthen Refugee Educatorsā€™ Instructional Capacity Through IIDEMIC Project In Dadaab, Kenyaā€. Authors : Miheso Marguerite, Awori Beatrice B, Adelheid Bwire, Mildred Nawiri, Priscilla Ndegwa & Francis G. Mwangi. 11th International Conference on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning SA
  2. AFRICME 7 2025 Symposium Witwatersrand SA. Repositioning Mathematics Education in Kenya: The Role of Teacher Educators in Competency-Based Curriculum Implementation .Miheso Oā€™Connor
  3. AFRICME7 2025 Witwatersrand SA Digital Maths Activities and Parent-Child Maths Playful Learning With Early Family Maths (EFM) App: A Kenyan Pilot Study. Miheso Oā€™Connor
  4. CEMASTEA STEMTASTIC Symposium July 2025 panellist Mathematical thinking Strand
  5. ICME 15 Sydney Australia 2024 Miheso _ Oā€™Connor Mathematics Education and Technology Uptake For Learners With Vision Lose. The Case of ā€˜ The Accessible Weather Appā€
  6. ICME 15 2024 Sydney Australia 2024. The Kenya national paper presentation This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Coordinator Miheso_ Oā€™Connor; ³Ō¹ĻĶ·Ģõ. ( Mathematics Education in Kenya. The Landscape ICME 15 proceedings 2024
  7. CBC expectations of mathematics teachers and learners Mirror or mirage ( ICMI newletter)
  8. The Mathematics Education for the Future Project: A Symposium on Innovative Teaching Practices.Oxford University, UK, Aug 14-18, 2023 Miheso Marguerite Mathematics project