Mathematics Skills
latest news & developments
Vodacom bolsters its interventions in basic education
More resources are being invested in early childhood development programmes
All bets are off when it comes to gender and maths
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.
Editorial: Counting on education
A lack of maths and science education directly affects the quality of life of young people trying to lift themselves out of poverty.
Let us learn from maths mistakes
Don’t dismiss criticism of ‘maths myths’ – the ability to learn trumps good exam results.
Behind the matric results: The story of maths and science
South African matrics are passing at a higher rate. But this good news does not translate for the level of maths and science teaching and learning.
Do the maths, we’re facing a ‘national crisis’
The Annual National Assessment results show that grade nine pupils scored on average a shocking 13% in maths.
Use maths skills or lose them
Do not expect children to be able to do next year what they can do today if they don’t get a chance to practice what they learn.