Maths And Science

Letters to the editor: February 17 to 23 2017

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Feb 2017

Readers write in about maths and science, and dignity and ubuntu.

Pupils’ 20% pass reflects crisis in maths teaching

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Dec 2016

South Africans should be deeply worried about the state of maths teaching and learning.

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Dec 2016

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

SA still bottom of the class in science and maths but there’s cause for some optimism

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Dec 2016

Drilled into learning by rote, grade nines still fare dismally, but better than they used to.

Africa needs more women hooked on science

Article John Butler Adam - 4 Jun 2015

The marginalisation of women in science occurs globally, but representation is particularly dire in Africa.

Improved maths and science results crucial to technology entrepreneurship

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 May 2015

Poor pass rates and stifling government policies and regulations have been undermining efforts to boost local innovation in technology.

Maths at school adds up to success

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Apr 2015

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

Schools required to pick up slack with maths, science

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 Dec 2014

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

Khaya Dlanga: Our education is designed to cripple

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Jun 2014

We are breeding a nation of angry underachievers, yet we come from a generation of overachievers. Citizens now need to step up to the education plate.

The myths of maths and education

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Mar 2014

There is scant evidence to back up the idea that success in maths will lead to economic progress.

Rural community gets computer lab

Article Advertorial - 24 May 2013

Two schools in rural KwaZulu-Natal received iPads and computers for more advanced math and science learning

Ask the right questions

Article Staff Reporter - 10 May 2013

South Africa must do more to overcome the challenges that teachers and learners face in maths and science education.

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