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 ...

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 ...

Noorderland High School maths literacy teacher Jenifa Chipangura believes in making maths practical and relatable through real-life examples. POLOKWANE – Jenifa Chipangura, a passionate maths literacy ...

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 ...

As year-end results arrive, many high schoolers must decide whether to continue with Pure Maths or switch to Maths Literacy. Experts suggest Pure Maths can open more study options, while Maths Lit may ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Juneteenth is a day to celebrate with ribs and beer, as well as a day to look toward academic achievement, to include ...

Israeli college and university students have far worse literacy and numeracy than the OECD average, according to OECD data obtained by The Economist. Among tertiary students under the age of 35 who ...

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 ...