Cole Brady Kisten emphasizes the significance of mathematical literacy in everyday life, advocating for its promotion through various strategies to ensure equal opportunities for all individuals in our data-driven world.
Meet Vaileth Mgema a determined Maasai woman from Tanzania who defied the odds and excelled in mathematics, pursuing a master's degree as the sole student in her class. Her inspiring journey shows that with dedication, late-night study sessions, and unwavering passion, mathematics can be conquered by anyone.
Prof. Jonathan Jansens identifies key challenges in South African mathematics education, including teaching without meaning, fear of failure, curriculum constraints, teacher content knowledge, pedagogical shortcomings, poor numeracy foundations, and lack of educator enthusiasm. He urges mathematicians to engage in early-grade teaching to enhance mathematical competence and address these issues.
Brilliant advice of creating SMART goals and asking for advice from lecturers and family.—Ingrid Rewitzky Illustration by Nino Mekanarishvili Sekwanele Kubheka writes about the importance of creating SMART goals, asking…
