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10 Under-resourced Bay schools celebrate maths and science success

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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. The top-performing school in this year’s Integrated Maths and Science Development Programme was Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School, while the top learners were St Thomas High Grade 12 twin learners Courtney and Chloe Koeberg (they … [Read more...] about 10 Under-resourced Bay schools celebrate maths and science success

Grahamstown in the news: Scrapping maths as a compulsory subject is bad news for South Africa – Expert

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Scrapping maths as a compulsory subject is bad news for South Africa – Expert: Speaking to the City Press, Grahamstown Area Distress Relief Association Education manager Dr Ashley Westaway said removing mathematics as a compulsory subject would cause the education system to produce fewer scientists, engineers, and accountants. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Markets heading for a crash, the rich to be richer: Promoting his latest book, which is dedicated to St Andrews College in … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Scrapping maths as a compulsory subject is bad news for South Africa – Expert

Bored this Holiday? How about some Marvelous Maths whilst eating Pizza!

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School’s out! You’ve received your child’s report and their Maths result has either left you dancing for joy or, as in so many cases, got you frustrated and concerned! Cindy Glass, Founder and Owner of after-school remediation franchise, Step Up Education Centres says that Maths is an interesting subject that is directly linked to one’s emotions, “Our children either love it or fear it and there is very little to be found in between!” She adds that the good news is that there are ways to … [Read more...] about Bored this Holiday? How about some Marvelous Maths whilst eating Pizza!

PE in the news: Maths guru off to Colombia summit

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Maths guru off to Colombia summit: A Port Elizabeth youngster who will be jetting off to the seventh annual One Young World Summit in Colombia hopes that when he returns he will be able to use what he has learnt there to help students struggling with maths and science. Khanya Mkoto ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Super Rugby title the next step: The Springboks will not be in action again until they host Argentina in the first game of the Rugby Championship in Port Elizabeth on 19 … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Maths guru off to Colombia summit

800 Eastern Cape learners knuckle down at development camps

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One would think that most matrics spend their winter holidays relaxing, having fun and forgetting about school, but 800 Eastern Cape matrics who have shown a particular aptitude for mathematics will do something completely different this year. They, together with 2 200 other matrics from around the country, will spend their time exercising their brains at provincial development camps held by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). These camps are just another way SAICA is … [Read more...] about 800 Eastern Cape learners knuckle down at development camps

Kip McGrath – Extra Lessons English and Maths

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Kip McGrath – Extra Lessons English and Maths: Extra lessons in English , Maths , Afrikaans , Physics and Accounting. Source: Buy PE. MyPE actively promotes 041 based businesses - see more Port Elizabeth business and products here. Free Services: Add Your Business | Add a Classified Advert. CLICK HERE to publish your Movers, Shakers, New Appointments and Achievements – it could be a new contract, a new appointee, a promotion, an anniversary or just something great you want to share with … [Read more...] about Kip McGrath – Extra Lessons English and Maths

Coega Maths & Science Programme

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and the Council for the Build Environment (CBE) signed a memorandum of agreement that will see the CBE sponsor the CDC Maths & Science Programme. "We are delighted that the CDC has given us an opportunity to be part of this programme, I am here to confirm that CBE has committed to fund and work with CDC in taking the programme forward, and we hope that the programme will produce more engineers and built environment professionals in SA," says … [Read more...] about Coega Maths & Science Programme

Last chance for learners to apply to CDC’s Maths and Science Programme

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), an enabling agent for socio-economic development in the Eastern Cape and operator of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), says that the pass rates of Eastern Cape matriculants can improve with the intervention of additional learning programmes. Matric results released by the Eastern Cape Department of Education showed that the province recorded a 59.3% in 2016, a slight increase from 56.8% of the previous year. "While the increase is a … [Read more...] about Last chance for learners to apply to CDC’s Maths and Science Programme

Coega Maths and Science programme bursaries bearing fruit

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is proud to announce that all beneficiaries of the Maths and Science Programme (MSP) and the recipients of the Coega bursary are progressing well in their journey of obtaining higher educational qualifications to get better opportunities in critical fields like engineering, science and technology. CDC has established a Maths and Science Programme, one of the CDC's CSI programmes largely contributing to the community in terms of education, skills … [Read more...] about Coega Maths and Science programme bursaries bearing fruit

R3 Million Bay maths project

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The Telkom Foundation – Telkom's Corporate Social Investment arm – is pouring R3m into a three-year technology-linked maths project, to boost the results of learners in 10 under-resourced high schools in Nelson Mandela Bay. The project, which was formally launched on 7 September, is run in partnership with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Unit. It is already in full swing at the 10 high schools, which include Cillie, Douglas Mbopa, Gelvandale, … [Read more...] about R3 Million Bay maths project

High-tech maths boost for WC college

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THIRTY maths lecturers from South Cape Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College – the biggest of the Western Cape's six TVET colleges – are approaching the teaching of their subject in a new way, infused with the latest technology, to pique students' interest and boost poor pass rates. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Unit (GMMDU) was approached by South Cape TVET College management to train the lecturers, based on the … [Read more...] about High-tech maths boost for WC college

UDDI bolsters support for Maths and Science in the Metro

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In a move to assist schools in the Uitenhage-Despatch region with improving their pass rate; the Uitenhage Despatch Development Initiative (UDDI) has committed to intensifying its curriculum support programmes it offers to maths and science learners in the metro. UDDI Chief Executive Officer Patricia Dlamini made this pledge at Zanolwazi Secondary School in Khayamnandi [Despatch] as the organisation formed part of the delegation which visited eight schools in the metro last week. Led by … [Read more...] about UDDI bolsters support for Maths and Science in the Metro

10 facts about SA’s school maths figures

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The Department of Basic Education revealed this week that one in four South African schools don't offer maths in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The figure was contained in a written reply to the DA's spokesperson for basic education, Annette Lovemore from Port Elizabeth. Here is a list of the most important factoids from the department's response: 1. 75.7% of schools in South Africa offer maths in Grades 10, 11 and 12. That's 4 484 of the 5 927 schools in the country. 2. In the Bohlabela … [Read more...] about 10 facts about SA’s school maths figures

Maths + Science = Brighter future

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that its mathematics and physical science Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme -established last year - "has achieved a record pass rate of 71.4% in maths and 85.7% in physical science," said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC head of marketing and communications. The initiative by the CDC gives candidates a second opportunity at a better education, so they can gain university entry and become the scientists, engineers and technologists South … [Read more...] about Maths + Science = Brighter future