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Meet the Genius Behind the Numbers
Meet the Genius Behind the Numbers

In September 2022, Grade 12 learner Benjamin Kleyn, from Parel Vallei High School in Somerset West in the Western Cape, triumphed over 134 university students in the annual South African Tertiary Mathematics Olympiad (SATMO), organised by the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) and sponsored by Standard Bank. 

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The Importance of Parental Involvement in Children's Math Education
The Importance of Parental Involvement in Children's Math Education

Mathematics is a critical skill in today's world, yet many parents struggle to help their children with their homework. The @Home with Mathematics project will bridge this gap by empowering parents and caregivers with the skills and knowledge they need to support their children's learning. With funding support, the South African Mathematics Foundation can continue to connect communities and create...

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Mathematicians: The Legacy of Dr Cerene Rathilal
Inspiring the Next Generation of Mathematicians: The Legacy of Dr Cerene Rathilal

On 12 May every year, the mathematics community celebrates the International Day of Women in Mathematics. The day commemorates the birthday of the Iranian mathematician and Fields Medal recipient Maryam Mirzakhani (1977-2017). Maryam is a role model for female mathematicians worldwide. One such mathematician is Dr Cerene Rathilal, a lecturer at the University of KwaZulu - Natal’s School of Mathema...

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Improving Mathematics Outcomes Through Teacher Training
Improving Mathematics Outcomes Through Teacher Training

In an effort to improve mathematics education in South Africa, the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is working in partnership with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences’ Schools Enrichment Centre (AIMSSEC), to provide extensive teacher training to help improve the country’s mathematics outcomes.

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The Art of Teaching Mathematics: An Inside Look with Nelisiwe Malamlela
The Art of Teaching Mathematics: An Inside Look with Nelisiwe Malamlela

Nelisiwe Malamlela is a mathematics teacher at Matatiele Primary School in the Alfred Nzo West district of the Eastern Cape. The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment Centre (AIMSSEC) awarded her for being the Top Senior Phase (Grades 7 – 9) Teacher in the Mathematical Thinking (MT) Course hosted by the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) and sponsored by Standard ...

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eBook: 1000 Mathematical Olympiad Problems

Author: Prof Poobhalan Pillay The book is a compendium of mathematics problems commonly encountered in Mathematics Olympiads. It is suitable for high school pupils (Grade 7 to Grade 12) who wish to prepare for such Olympiads. It is structured to assist high school teachers who prepare their pupils for mathematics competitions. In addition to the problems and detailed solutions, this 637-page book contains 11 lessons and 7 appendices that cover almost all the theory required to address the problems contained the book. The titles of the 11 Lessons are as follows: Prime Numbers & Factorisation; Congruence Arithmetic; Sets, Functions, Counting and Probability; Useful Formulae; Number Systems; Polynomials; Inequalities; Theorems in Geometry (Junior); Theorems in Geometry (Senior); Deeper results in Geometry; Triangle Formulae. The 7 appendices have the following titles. Triangular Numbers, Fibonacci Sequences and the Golden Ratio; Polygons; Trigonometry; Some Triangles having Integral Sides; Four Classical Problems (The Fermat Point, Perfect Numbers, Platonic Solids, 20-80-80 triangle); Miscellaneous Topics (the Clock Problem, Logical Problems, Functional Equations, etc).
520,00 incl tax

Hard copy: 1000 Mathematical Olympiad Problems

Author: Prof Poohaln Pillay The book is a compendium of mathematics problems commonly encountered in Mathematics Olympiads. It is suitable for high school pupils (Grade 7 to Grade 12) who wish to prepare for such Olympiads. It is structured to assist high school teachers who prepare their pupils for mathematics competitions. In addition to the problems and detailed solutions, this 637-page book contains 11 lessons and 7 appendices that cover almost all the theory required to address the problems contained the book. The titles of the 11 Lessons are as follows: Prime Numbers & Factorisation; Congruence Arithmetic; Sets, Functions, Counting and Probability; Useful Formulae; Number Systems; Polynomials; Inequalities; Theorems in Geometry (Junior); Theorems in Geometry (Senior); Deeper results in Geometry; Triangle Formulae. The 7 appendices have the following titles. Triangular Numbers, Fibonacci Sequences and the Golden Ratio; Polygons; Trigonometry; Some Triangles having Integral Sides; Four Classical Problems (The Fermat Point, Perfect Numbers, Platonic Solids, 20-80-80 triangle); Miscellaneous Topics (the Clock Problem, Logical Problems, Functional Equations, etc).
650,00 incl tax

CD:Enjoying Mathematics 2

The questions and solutions from 2001 to 2012 of the junior level (grades 8-9) of the South African Mathematics Olympiad have been categorised and compiled together to form this book. Learners and teachers can easily navigate from a question to the model answer. The publication is available as a CD.
330,00 incl tax

CD: A Training Manual for SA Mathematics Olympiad

The manual is especially useful for those who want to prepare for Round 1 and 2 of the South African Mathematics Olympiad. The book is divided in to three sections: Problems, Lessons and Solutions. An attempt is made in the lessons to cover the theory that is required for the solutions of most of the problems. The solutions are represented in such a way that most of the learners would understand them. The publication is available as a CD.
340,00 incl tax