Maths
Online programme takes aim at addressing SA’s maths education dilemma
An online education programme sets out to change how learners tackle mathematical problems.
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Leaked exam papers: DBE launches security breach probe at Govt Printing Works
Last month, one person was arrested in connection with the theft of the Maths Paper 2 exam.
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Experts call for urgent refocus in improving primary schools education
An international education report has found 63% of grade 5 pupils did not acquire basic maths knowledge, while 72% lack basic science knowledge.
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2019 matric maths results a concern for Higher Education minister
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said that most bachelor degree programmes that required mathematics would not accept pupils who achieved lower than 40%.
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DBE: Gradual increase in matrics passing maths & science in last 5 years
In 2019, 54.6% of matrics passed maths compared to 54.6% in 2015. In physical science, 75.5% passed the subject in 2019 compared to 58.6% in 2015.
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CT youth gets a helping hand from budding chartered accountant
Lwazi Nxumalo has been volunteering his services by tutoring maths to high school learner from Gugulethu, Langa and Khayelitsha.
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[WATCH] Rapping maths teacher releases multiplications album
Former high school maths teacher, Kurt Minaar, is hoping to change pupils’ perspectives of mathematics - one track at a time.
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[OPINION] SA can’t compete globally without fixing its attitude to maths
South Africa should focus on how to teach maths in the right way rather than buying into the myth that it’s an impossible subject.
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[LISTEN] Does it help to fail pupils who perform poorly in math?
Should pupils who perform poorly in mathematics progress to the next grade? Dr Nic Spaull weighs in.
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Motshekga calls for overhaul of SA’s maths education practices
The Basic Education Minister has likened the country’s maths education to a patient that is in ICU and receiving treatment.
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No rewrite after maths paper leak in Limpopo
Last month it emerged that some pupils at Giyani High School had access to the paper.
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[OPINION] Here’s how to begin decolonising maths
Maths should and does belong to everybody. Everybody deserves access to its beauty and its power.
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Maths tutor father turns to whiz son for help
Nicholas Kroon, aged 17, is part of the six-member team attending the International Maths Olympiad
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SA pupils walk away with top honours at Pan African Mathematics Olympiad
The group competed against seven other countries in Senegal at the weekend.
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CT Maths whiz achieves highest marks in the world
Dario Trinchero (17), a student at Somerset College, has been placed first in the country for chemistry & first in the world for mathematics in the International Cambridge AS Examinations.
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'Pupils not adequately prepared for next level'
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said this can only be addressed through improving teacher skills.
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Govt. to strengthen quality of SA education
Govt. will looks at ways to reinforce Maths, Science and Tech to improve the quality of education.
