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Celebrating Women's Day with Prof Kerstin Jordaan 09 Aug 2022

As a B3 NRF-rated(1) academic, Prof Kerstin Jordaan, the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) executive director, is one of only three B-rated female mathematicians in the country. The National Research Foundation (NRF) rating system (introduced in 1984) is a critical driver in the NRF's plan to build an internationally competing science system in South Africa. Prof Jordaan is only the fift...

High School teachers are being upskilled to prevent the decline in Mathematics in South Africa 25 Jul 2022

Learning about Mathematics is more than just learning to calculate numbers. Mathematics at school level develops children’s cognitive skills, their ability to abstract and think logically, and to think critically and solve problems across all areas of life.

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Teaching mathematics is a calling 26 Oct 2021

On 19 June 2021 the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment Centre (AIMSSEC) announced Bianca Chimanikire from the Leap Science and Maths School in Jane Furse, Sekhukhune East District, Limpopo as the top student for its 2021 Language and Communication to develop mathematical knowledge, understanding and skills for the 21st Century (LC SAMO 2) Online Course. The South Africa...

Making a tangible difference in mathematics education 23 Oct 2021

To make a tangible difference in mathematics education, the remuneration of teachers in this scarce-skill discipline will need attention. Attracting mathematically talented young people into the teaching profession is becoming increasingly difficult.

Mathematically skilled people worldwide get drawn into engineering, accountancy, actuarial science, and other scientific and financial professions. ...

Mathematical problems on the chessboard 29 Jun 2021

Several researchers studied the role of gamification in education. One such study reports that "today's learners are digital natives." They grew up with digital technologies. Therefore, teachers have to resolve critical issues related to adapting the learning process towards students with varied learning styles and new specifications for teaching and learning. Gamification is one of the pedagogica...

eBook: 1000 Mathematical Olympiad Problems

Prof Pillay compiled A Training Manual for South African Mathematics Olympiads in 2014. This publication has been extensively revised and extended, resulting in 1000 Mathematics Olympiad Problems. This 637-page version, like its predecessor, is directed to all learners who participate in Mathematics Olympiads. Equal attention is given to entry level Olympiad problems, as well as challenging questions that provide ample preparation for learners who advance to higher rounds in local and international competitions. The book had been designed so that it can be used by teachers who plan to train their learners in solving non-routine problems. It is also eminently suitable for self-study. Each problem is a assigned a cognitive level, ranging from Level 2 to Level 10, as well as the areas that are tested. The solutions to all the problems are given in detail. The eleven Lessons and six Appendices cover almost all the theory that is required to solve the problems, providing the wherewithal for both teachers and talented young learners to extend their mathematical horizons considerably. In particular, teachers can teach a lesson which is in the curriculum and select problems that are more challenging than the ones that routinely appear in school textbooks. In this way problem solving skills of all learners, from Grades 7 to 12, would be greatly enhanced.

520,00 incl tax

Hard copy: 1000 Mathematical Olympiad Problems

Prof Pillay compiled A Training Manual for South African Mathematics Olympiads in 2014. This publication has been extensively revised and extended, resulting in 1000 Mathematics Olympiad Problems. This 637-page printed version, like its predecessor, is directed to all learners who participate in Mathematics Olympiads. Equal attention is given to entry level Olympiad problems, as well as challenging questions that provide ample preparation for learners who advance to higher rounds in local and international competitions. The book had been designed so that it can be used by teachers who plan to train their learners in solving non-routine problems. It is also eminently suitable for self-study. Each problem is a assigned a cognitive level, ranging from Level 2 to Level 10, as well as the areas that are tested. The solutions to all the problems are given in detail. The eleven Lessons and six Appendices cover almost all the theory that is required to solve the problems, providing the wherewithal for both teachers and talented young learners to extend their mathematical horizons considerably. In particular, teachers can teach a lesson which is in the curriculum and select problems that are more challenging than the ones that routinely appear in school textbooks. In this way problem solving skills of all learners, from Grades 7 to 12, would be greatly enhanced.

610,00 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

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eBook: 1000 Mathematical Olympiad Problems

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CD:Enjoying Mathematics 2

CD: A Training Manual for SA Mathematics Olympiad