The biggest standout was the rising scores in mathematics across grade levels and groups.

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 ...

Nelson Mandela University chancellor Naledi Pandor has criticised maths literacy as an alternative to pure mathematics in the Further Education and Training (FET) phase, describing its introduction as ...

Michael Workman is a retired educator. He has an M.Ed (Curriculum Theory, Planning, Development and Contemporary Issues in Curriculum Evaluation) from the former University of Natal. Schools and ...

Former basic education minister Naledi Pandor recently calling the introduction of maths literacy as an alternative to pure mathematics at schools a “disaster” has reignited debate on the subject’s ...

“Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe” – Galileo Galilei When Galileo Galilei said this, he wanted to convey how fundamental mathematics was to our existence. 500 years ...

The debate over whether Mathematical Literacy (Maths Lit) should be scrapped as a subject in South African schools is intensifying, as some argue it limits learners’ potential. Critics believe all ...

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 ...

The incoming government should make sure digital literacy has as important a role as English and maths in the school curriculum, a House of Lords report says. An estimated 35 percent of jobs in the UK ...

The Government has unveiled its plans to tackle declining rates of numeracy and literacy. Photo / 123RF The Government has unveiled its plan for tackling declining maths and literacy performance in ...

This blog is a continuation of the Building AI Leadership Brain Trust Blog Series which targets board directors and CEO’s to accelerate their duty of care to develop stronger skills and competencies ...

When my father taught adult numeracy in Birmingham in the 1980s he would ask each new class what they hoped to learn. On one occasion, a woman who worked as a lunchtime supervisor said she wanted to ...