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 ...

Teacher unions have called out the department of basic education for failing to hire maths teachers after it emerged that 464 schools in the country no longer offer maths as a subject. “There needs to ...

Many South African high schools are urging students to switch from mathematics to maths literacy to boost pass rates, a move that can severely limit their future opportunities. Education experts and ...

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 ...