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Excellent result for Framesby Pupil in National maths-art competition

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High school pupils from across South Africa have won accolades for depicting the links between maths and art in unique and vibrant artworks, in the first nationally-run mathematical art competition. The top-placed winners in the competition, run by Nelson Mandela University’s Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre (GMMDC), drew their inspiration from the repeated mathematical patterns evident in ancient Khoi and San cave paintings and traditional Zulu beadwork, the mathematical make-up of … [Read more...] about Excellent result for Framesby Pupil in National maths-art competition

Entries pour in for national maths-art competition

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With 600 entries received from high schools across the country, judges of Nelson Mandela University’s second mathematical art competition had a tough time choosing finalists. Grade 8 to 12 learners from every province poured heart and soul into their unique maths-inspired art – which included beautifully-coloured mandalas, sharp-angled high-rise buildings and plenty of animals and plants made up of geometrical shapes, angles, curves and precise patterns. All the work is being exhibited at … [Read more...] about Entries pour in for national maths-art competition

Kamva Lengisi tops Engen Maths and Science School’s Cala class – MyPR.co.za

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Kamva Lengisi tops Engen Maths and Science School’s Cala class: Kamva Lengisi The personal success of Kamva Lengisi, the top matric at the Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) in Cala in the rural Eastern Cape, will be South Africa’s gain, as he plans to attend Nelson Mandela University this year to chase his dream of becoming an engineer. Kamva, 17, who attended Cala Village Senior Secondary and grew up in Cala, joined the EMSS programme in grade 11. He beat 59 fellow matrics at the end of … [Read more...] about Kamva Lengisi tops Engen Maths and Science School’s Cala class – MyPR.co.za

KwaNobuhle matric tops his Engen Maths and Science class – MyPR.co.za

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KwaNobuhle matric tops his Engen Maths and Science class: Kamvalethu Hlatshwayo Port Elizabeth matriculant and Engen Maths and Science School alumni, Kamvalethu Hlatshwayo did not allow the passing of his father in 2012 or subsequent financial constraints get in the way of studying towards his dream job. Kamvalethu, who is starting the four-year journey to achieve a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) at Stellenbosch University this year, says he will tackle the challenges ahead the same way he … [Read more...] about KwaNobuhle matric tops his Engen Maths and Science class – MyPR.co.za

PE Business News: KwaNobuhle matric tops his Engen Maths and Science class

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Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. KwaNobuhle matric tops his Engen Maths and Science class: Port Elizabeth matriculant and Engen Maths and Science School ... in support of SA’s transformational agenda and Engen’s own business. We strongly believe that we have a responsibility to help young p... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Annual consumer inflation slows to 4.5% in December: Stats SA said annual consumer inflation averaged 4.7% in 2018, down from 5.3% the previous … [Read more...] about PE Business News: KwaNobuhle matric tops his Engen Maths and Science class

Education is key to success – EC’s top Engen Maths and Science School matric – MyPR.co.za

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Education is key to success – EC’s top Engen Maths and Science School matric: Libhongo Mko The Eastern Cape’s top Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) matric graduate, Libhongo Mko lives by the philosophy that hard work and dedication will open doors. It is this belief that saw him come out as the top learner in the Eastern Cape EMSS classes with five distinctions, including 90% for science and 83% maths, marks that secured him a place to study Computer Science at the University of Cape Town in … [Read more...] about Education is key to success – EC’s top Engen Maths and Science School matric – MyPR.co.za

Uitenhage in the news: R11m to uplift EC pupils in maths and science skills

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R11m to uplift EC pupils in maths and science skills: Uitenhage High, VM Kwinana SSS and Solomon Mahlangu SSS in Uitenhage. The Education department’s deputy superintendent-general Ray Tywakadi lauded the far-reaching benefits the partnership would bring to schools. “The programme offered by Trac is a ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. VIDEO | Young plane enthusiast’s first solo flight milestone: Picture: Supplied The brothers died when their Cessna 150 crashed in Kruisrivier, about 7km … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: R11m to uplift EC pupils in maths and science skills

Successful tablet-based maths & science programme starts in Duncan Village

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Successful tablet-based maths & science programme starts in Duncan Village: SUCH was the success of a technology-linked maths and science programme at 18 schools in the Bhisho area, that funders Old Mutual have not only extended that project – but are also introducing it at a further eight schools in East London’s Duncan Village area. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Successful tablet-based maths & science programme starts in Duncan Village

Igniting Love for Science and Mathematics

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With the start of the new school year, Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) journey to ignite a love for science and mathematics among 1 600 intermediate phase learners, is in full swing. Initiated in January 2017, the Mathematics and Science Primary School Project is a joint initiative between TNPA and the Johannesburg-based maths and science education company, SCIMAT Education and Disposals. A Level one B-BBEE company, SCIMAT focuses on teacher and pupil development … [Read more...] about Igniting Love for Science and Mathematics

Better marks spark extended rural education programme

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IMPROVEMENTS in the marks of learners participating in a technology-linked maths and science programme, run at 18 under-resourced high schools in the Bhisho area over the past three years, has led to a R4m two-year extension of the project. The June exam marks of participating Grade 11 and 12 learners, compared to their December 2016 marks, showed that half the learners had improved by 10%, while some 20% of Grade 11s and nearly 10% of Grade 12s had improved by as much as 30%. The … [Read more...] about Better marks spark extended rural education programme

Art + maths = magical connections for teachers and learners

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Although maths and art seem worlds apart, they are more connected than you think. Nature is full of mathematically-precise patterns – just think of a snowflake or a zebra’s pelt – while architecture and fashion rely on mathematics in their designs. Members of the Department of Basic Education, along with principals, teachers and learners from eight schools in the Somerset East and Bedford area experienced the maths-art connection first-hand during a workshop run by Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Art + maths = magical connections for teachers and learners

Maths and Science Program’s top achievers for 2017

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) awarded its top nine (9) Math’s and Science (M&S) programme learners for the year 2017. The M&S programme, which has since inception improved marks of well over 320 learners over a period of ten months has managed to achieve a 100% pass rate for Physical Science and 98% for Mathematics. In the class of 2017, consisting of 80 learners, the class obtained a 99% pass rate for both Maths & Science. This at the backdrop of a sponsorship injection … [Read more...] about Maths and Science Program’s top achievers for 2017

10 Bay schools celebrate maths and science success

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10 Bay schools celebrate maths and science success: LEARNERS from 10 under-resourced schools in Nelson Mandela Bay are celebrating improved results in maths and science, thanks to a technology-linked maths and science support programme, run by the Telkom Foundation in partnership with Nelson Mandela University. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about 10 Bay schools celebrate maths and science success