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The most important subject South African schools aren't teaching
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (689+ words) No child is permanently 'not a maths kid' or locked into a specific academic trajectory. Highlighting the principles of cognitive education used at Bellavista School, this article debunks the myth that intelligence is fixed. A simple question to start: what…...
Looking at South Africa's maths crisis ahead of International Mathematics Day
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (699+ words) Dr Linda Meyer, MD at IIE Rosebank College, on SA's maths crisis. Only one in three matriculants took pure Mathematics in 2025. For a country where STEM skills are officially classified as critical - and where the National Development Plan targets 450 000 university-ready…...
Future engineer Mosaka Tirisano overcomes mathematics hurdles
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) thestar. co. za Future engineer Mosaka Tirisano overcomes mathematics hurdles In an era where academic challenges often deter young minds, 18-year-old Mosaka Tirisano from Forte Secondary School has emerged as a beacon of resilience, transforming struggles into a resounding success…...