Some form of mathematics is compulsory for all secondary school students in South Africa. By Grade 10, learners must choose between two forms: Mathematics (core “maths”) or Mathematical Literacy ...

Now a look at how required math classes may factor into the academic success or failure of high school and college students. Hari Sreenivasan has the story as part of our weekly education series, ...

Sorenson attributes her students’ language and content growth to the school’s intensive training for teachers across the ...

The results of Grade 9 pupils in maths in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study have shown "a remarkable upward trend". Grade 9 pupils outperformed pupils from Jordan, Palestine, ...

Math literacy is increasingly recognized as a fundamental civil right for securing a living wage and participating fully in modern society. This belief was strongly advocated by civil rights activist ...

As January draws to a close, so too does the celebration of the matric Class of 2025. For schools and education stakeholders in Alexandra, this moment is not only about results but also about ...

A year after picking a new K-5 reading curriculum, New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) is seeing steady growth in K-12 math and literacy assessment scores. The district is still keeping its foot on the ...

Many South African high schools are urging students to switch from mathematics to maths literacy to boost pass rates, a move that can severely limit their future opportunities. Education experts and ...