We can’t tell our South African Grade 12 maths story without mentioning maths literacy. Does it make sense for learners who could obtain a quality pass in mathematics not to take it, and rather go for ...

The decline in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric maths pass rate is not the result of a sudden collapse in teaching quality, but the outcome of long-standing weaknesses in the schooling ...

The NSC report shows the mathematics pass rate dropped from 69% to 64% in 2025. South Africa’s Department of Basic Education (DBE) plans to work alongside provincial departments to boost mathematics ...

As South Africa focuses on excellence in pure Mathematics and Physical Sciences, last year’s matric results suggest it may not be paying off as much as hoped. While the matric pass rate hit a historic ...

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 ...

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 ...

As year-end exams come to a close, the pressure mounts for high school pupils and their families to decide whether to continue with Pure Mathematics or switch to Maths Literacy. This choice signifies ...

SOUTH Africa’s celebrated matric pass rates do not reflect the reality of a “leaking pipeline” that serves neither the country’s ailing economy nor the future prospects of matriculants. At the centre ...

South Africa’s Department of Basic Education (DBE) plans to work alongside provincial departments to boost mathematics uptake among learners. This was revealed by director-general at the Department of ...