Mathematics
latest news & developments
Casting lens beyond the Matric pass rate
For every hundred learners entering the NSC system, only a handful leave with Mathematics or Physical Sciences marks that reliably support success in engineering, science, health…
The maths behind the 88% matric pass
In 2025, the national Mathematics pass rate, calculated at the very low threshold of 30%, declined from 69% to 64%.
Top achievers buck national trend
Among them was Imani Ravhulani, who attained 10 distinctions
Inquiry-Based training for natural sciences and mathematics teachers in Eden and Central Karoo education district, Western Cape
Advancing Knowledge NPC (AK NPC) rounded off its 2025 training programme in inquiry-based STEM education training in George for grades 6-9 natural sciences and mathematics…
Unions slam basic education department over no maths at 464 schools
The South African Democratic Teachers Union alleges schools are pressuring learners in grade 10 and upwards to drop maths to protect overall matric pass rates
Chemistry and mathematics teacher training using an inquiry-based approach at Inkcubeko youth & science centre in George
Advancing Knowledge NPC (AK NPC) continued its inquiry-based STEM education training for senior phase (grade 7-9) natural sciences teachers at the Inkcubeko Youth & Science…
Children who start grade one aged below six years at higher risk of having to repeat
President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need to provide universal early-childhood development services to improve learner outcomes
The maths masters
OLICO makes maths accessible, meaningful and enjoyable
There is an urgent need for policies in order to bridge the digital gender divide
Technologies rapidly transform society, allowing for unprecedented advances in the human condition but women are often barred from the race
Mamokgethi Phakeng Q&A: No one told me maths was ‘hard’
South Africa’s first black female doctor of mathematics , Mamokgethi Phakeng, is now a top British UK university’s first ‘illustrious visiting professor’.
School dropout Rose Kashaka’s passion for education
Poverty forced her to drop out of school in Zimbabwe, but now she is helping children in her neighbourhood learn to read and write
Don’t squander the Stem switch-on
The pandemic has forced a digital migration in education. We must capitalise on that opportunity
Maths and physical science pass rates show a decline, even after leaked papers
Home languages have remained steady, with a 90% pass mark, but other critical subjects have declined slightly
Q&A Sessions: ‘The work I do at UCT is not about me’ — Mamokgethi Phakeng
UCT vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng talks to Nicolene de Wee about transformation, the bullying claims against her, and her passion for music
Matrics to rewrite two leaked exam papers
The maths and physical science question papers will be rewritten on 15 and 17 December to protect the credibility of the national senior certificate