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MATHS

Despite progress, we still need to break down barriers facing women in science
Thought Leader
/ 11 February 2025

Despite progress, we still need to break down barriers facing women in science

By empowering more women and girls in STEM, we unlock potential, drive innovation, and build a more sustainable, equitable future for all

By Sibusiso Moyo
Confidence in maths a catalyst for educational success
Opinion
/ 23 January 2025

Confidence in maths a catalyst for educational success

By targeting learners in primary school, children are better prepared for high school maths – and beyond

By Lynette Botha
William Smith’s legacy points the way to fixing deep inequalities in the school system
Thought Leader
/ 30 August 2024

William Smith’s legacy points the way to fixing deep inequalities in the school system

The dedicated maths and science teacher had an ability to make maths and science understandable and interesting

By Vashna Jagarnath
Are Chinese better at maths than the rest of us?
Opinion
/ 23 May 2024

Are Chinese better at maths than the rest of us?

The fact that Chinese parents invest heavily in their children’s education -– and the learners themselves are driven to achieve — contributes to their facility for maths

By Ke Yu
Unlocking the exciting and diverse world of STEM careers for women
Thought Leader
/ 10 August 2023

Unlocking the exciting and diverse world of STEM careers for women

It is essential that women and girls are empowered to seize the growing possibilities in the field of science, technology, engineering and maths

By Sibusiso Moyo
Mathematical modelling can reduce failure in maths in schools
Thought Leader
/ 17 June 2023

Mathematical modelling can reduce failure in maths in schools

Maths should be taught in a way that connects learning to real-life problems

By Erica D Spangenberg
Free maths and science tutoring for all grade 11 and 12 learners – join the YouTube channel now!
Opinion
/ 30 January 2023

Free maths and science tutoring for all grade 11 and 12 learners – join the YouTube channel now!

Accessible anywhere on any device, Nelson Mandela University’s Yebo Tutor aims to raise maths and science education levels

By Heather Dugmore
Youth lose out because many schools don’t offer maths and science
Education
/ 31 August 2022

Youth lose out because many schools don’t offer maths and science

A teacher shortage is one reason learners are not doing these subjects but instead of giving up on these subjects, schools should turn to technology

By James Lees
It is vital to build capacity in the basic sciences in Africa
Education
/ 30 August 2022

It is vital to build capacity in the basic sciences in Africa

Basic sciences, such as physics, maths and stats, advance human knowledge and push the frontiers of technology for the benefit of a sustainable society

By Azwinndini Muronga
Rural partnerships boost for maths and science education
Opinion
/ 1 August 2022

Rural partnerships boost for maths and science education

Nelson Mandela University is promoting education in the vital subjects of maths and science, especially in the rural areas

By Azwinndini Muronga
Leaked papers may lead to learners losing their matric certificates
Education
/ 15 February 2021

Leaked papers may lead to learners losing their matric certificates

Umalusi has approved the release of the 2020 matric results saying that it did not find systemic irregularities that compromised the exam

By Bongekile Macupe
Vandals and storms damage schools, says education department
Education
/ 15 February 2021

Vandals and storms damage schools, says education department

Learners will be moved to other schools and into mobile classrooms

By Bongekile Macupe
‘Decision not to rewrite has caused a crisis,’ says basic education head
Education
/ 14 December 2020

‘Decision not to rewrite has caused a crisis,’ says basic education head

The high court has set aside the decision by the department and education quality assurer Umalusi that matrics would have to rewrite two subject leaked just before the matric exams

By Bongekile Macupe
Hawks make arrest in matric maths paper leak
Education
/ 1 December 2020

Hawks make arrest in matric maths paper leak

Themba Daniel Shikwambana, who works at a printing company, was granted bail and is due to return to court in January

By Bongekile Macupe
Basic literacy: reading comes before coding
Article
/ 28 February 2020

Basic literacy: reading comes before coding

Teaching coding in primary school could increase inequality if other skills are not prioritised

By Emma Dicks
Why Vhembe is producing top matrics
Article
/ 31 January 2020

Why Vhembe is producing top matrics

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

By Azwinndini Muronga
Abel Prize for maths awarded to a woman for the first time
Article
/ 20 March 2019

Abel Prize for maths awarded to a woman for the first time

American Karen Uhlenbeck has won the Abel Prize in mathematics for her work on partial differential equations, the first woman to win the prize

By Staff Reporter
OLICO Maths pupils score top marks in matric
Article
/ 30 November 2018

OLICO Maths pupils score top marks in matric

Investing in the Future STEM Skills Development Award. Winner: OLICO Maths

By Advertorial Supplement
Matric really does start in grade one
Article
/ 27 January 2017

Matric really does start in grade one

Maths is a stumbling block for young peoples’ future and they tripped up in primary school.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa can’t compete globally without fixing its attitude to maths
Analysis
/ 10 January 2017

South Africa can’t compete globally without fixing its attitude to maths

Radical interventions in maths and science are needed now or the country will never become a player in the fourth industrial revolution.

By Mzukisi Qobo
The difference between achievement and excellence: Mathematics results for the NSC
Article
/ 6 January 2017

The difference between achievement and excellence: Mathematics results for the NSC

You’ve got to feel for SAs matriculants, particularly if they come from poor families or attended underresourced schools.

By Staff Reporter
​Drop in grade nine maths whizzes could affect SA’s future
Article
/ 12 December 2016

​Drop in grade nine maths whizzes could affect SA’s future

The numbers are low so more needs to be done to support top performing maths pupils – even at private schools.

By Prega Govender
Home is where the learning is
Article
/ 9 December 2016

Home is where the learning is

If you read to your child and play educational games together, their school marks will soar.

By Staff Reporter
​Pupils’ scores show change is possible
Article
/ 1 December 2016

​Pupils’ scores show change is possible

The improvement from 2003 to 2015 is welcome but differences between schools are a big concern.

By Staff Reporter
​Mystery of the WhatsApped matric maths exam
Article
/ 4 November 2016

​Mystery of the WhatsApped matric maths exam

Limpopo’s matrics signed a pledge last month, undertaking to avoid cheating and dishonesty in the exams.

By Prega Govender
Shanghai’s maths teachers have the formula for learning
Article
/ 4 February 2016

Shanghai’s maths teachers have the formula for learning

The teacher exchange is one of the most valuable education initiatives undertaken by the British government.

By Staff Reporter
DA: Maths in free fall in our schools
Article
/ 26 August 2015

DA: Maths in free fall in our schools

The fall in students studying maths and schools offering the subject is causing alarm – but the government’s own figures paint a confusing picture.

By Victoria John
Maths unit boosts pupils’ X factor
Article
/ 19 June 2015

Maths unit boosts pupils’ X factor

An offline tutoring programme is giving talented but sidelined pupils a fighting chance.

By Staff Reporter
Maths at school adds up to success
Article
/ 23 April 2015

Maths at school adds up to success

A nonprofit organisation is going to the heart of South Africa’s educational problem and getting good results.

By Staff Reporter
Schools required to pick up slack with maths, science
Article
/ 24 December 2014

Schools required to pick up slack with maths, science

The Department of Basic Education is putting measures in place to ensure schools stop dropping the two critical subjects.

By Bongani Nkosi
Academics do the maths on poor results
Article
/ 21 August 2014

Academics do the maths on poor results

Six research chairs are devoted to analysing South Africa’s maths problem and hope to come up with solutions to raise the level of competency.

By Sarah Wild
We need more than a stab in the dark
Article
/ 8 August 2014

We need more than a stab in the dark

Why have none of the many attempts to improve maths teaching worked?

By Hamsa Venkat
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