The decline in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric maths pass rate is not the result of a sudden collapse in ...

In 2025, the national Mathematics pass rate, calculated at the very low threshold of 30%, declined from 69% to 64%.

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 ...

I am a professor in mathematics education. My teacher training is in high school mathematics, physical science and English. I study the learning of children in the age group from birth to 12 years old ...