How good are South African kids at math? Trends from a global study
Monday, March 10, 2025 - 12:54
in Mathematics & Economics
School mathematics in South Africa is often seen as a sign of the health of the education system more generally. Under the racial laws of apartheid, until 1994, African people were severely restricted from learning math. Tracking the changes in math performance is a measure of how far the country has traveled in overcoming past injustices. Math is also an essential foundation for meeting the challenges of the future, like artificial intelligence, climate change, energy and sustainable development.