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Maths and physical science pass rates show a decline, even after leaked papers

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Home languages have remained steady, with a 90% pass mark, but other critical subjects have declined slightly
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Q&A Sessions: ‘The work I do at UCT is not about me’ — Mamokgethi Phakeng

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UCT vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng talks to Nicolene de Wee about transformation, the bullying claims against her, and her passion for music
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Matrics to rewrite two leaked exam papers

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The maths and physical science question papers will be rewritten on 15 and 17 December to protect the credibility of the national senior certificate
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South Africa could see 40 000 Covid-19 deaths by November

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South Africa won’t have enough hospital beds, intensive care or otherwise, to treat Covid-19 patients, official predictions reveal. But there’s still time to act, say experts
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South Africa must have a stake in artificial intelligence technology

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The country needs an institute that will be a conduit for AI knowledge to industry, society and government
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Why Vhembe is producing top matrics

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The main reason is everyone in the region supports a culture of education, with a focus on maths and science
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Programme multiplies pupils’ success

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A maths and science incubator run by Nelson Mandela University is producing promising results
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Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET)

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'My classroom is my valued space where I plant seeds and I treasure seeing them grow and blossom'
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Is maths any of their beeswax?

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The humble honeybee is catching up to humans in the arithmetic game, but there is quite literally nothing to worry about
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All bets are off when it comes to gender and maths

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The age-old pitting of girls and boys against each other may need to be rethought because research shows it’s more than a battle of the sexes.
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Why pressured schools had no choice but to relax maths pass mark

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The truth behind South Africa's decision to allow 20% as a maths pass mark in some grades is a little more complex than many have suggested.
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Editorial: Counting on education

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A lack of maths and science education directly affects the quality of life of young people trying to lift themselves out of poverty.
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Access to education has improved, but quality poor

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said that government hasn't been able to improve the teaching of science and maths in particular.
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Grade nine maths average slips badly in 2014

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The head of the professional teachers’ organisation says it is time to take a hard look at educators’ content knowledge and methodology.
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Let us learn from maths mistakes

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Don’t dismiss criticism of ‘maths myths’ – the ability to learn trumps good exam results.
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