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Many courses at university include mathematical or quantitative elements but do not require A-level maths for entry.
The Kenyan education department should establish the root causes of the low performance in maths, and fix them.
New analysis shows boys are more confident in tasks involving maps and timetables. Parents can help by telling daughters it’s OK to make mistakes in maths.
Maths degrees are becoming less accessible to the people who are likely to go on to become teachers.
The solution might lie in improving children’s spatial skills.
Students complete research projects in STEM fields, produce academic reports and are offered science modules delivered in university-style lectures.
It’s possible even more young people would like to study maths but can’t find the right course.
Structured maths has been put forward as the answer to New Zealand’s mathematics test results. But the government’s rationale for sweeping changes are based on numbers that don’t tell the full story.
Imagine if you enrolled your child in swimming lessons but instead of a qualified swimming instructor, they were taught freestyle technique by a soccer coach.
Principles from cognitive science can help help in the design of more effective teaching materials for maths.
Extending the existing core maths qualification could help improve numeracy.
Tangram is accessible yet challenging, and an excellent educational tool. It’s still used in schools today to help illustrate mathematical concepts and develop mathematical thinking skills.
More testing will not necessarily help children who struggle.
A study of how schools deliver financial literacy education has identified better ways to help students master the basics they all need to know for real-life financial situations.
New research demonstrates the many aspects of nature play that make it a great way for young children to gain STEM knowledge.
Why might maths students’ performance suffer from relying on videos? A new study suggests we might be conditioned to watch video in a way that hinders the sort of thinking needed in maths.
Grade 9 learners in top and lower performing schools have difficulties with the same topics in maths. This has implications for curriculum revision and for teaching.
A shortage of competent and qualified maths teachers is a key contributing factor to the low maths performance of South African school children.
Performance in mathematics matters for university entrance. Without it, school leavers are not eligible for many programmes.
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