MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCIES DISPLAYED BY GAUTENG PROVINCE GRADE 12 LEARNERS IN THEIR RESPONSE TO FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS By ZWELITHINI BONGANI DHLAMINI Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the Masters’ Degree In MATHEMATICS EDUCATION In the FACULTY OF EDUCATION At the UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG SUPERVISOR: DR. KAKOMA LUNETA MARCH 2013