Basic Education
The Numeric effect
IN SOUTH AFRICA, FEWER THAN 4 % OF CHILDREN WHO START GRADE 1 GRADUATE WITH STRONG ENOUGH MATHS SKILLS TO PURSUE MATHS OR SCIENCE DEGREES. BUT NUMERIC IS CHANGING THAT, WITH LASTING RESULTS. SINCE 2012, THE ORGANISATION HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING MATHS EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA, PARTICULARLY FOR GRADE 6 AND 7 LEARNERS FROM LOW-INCOME AREAS, HELPING THEM BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION IN THE SUBJECT.
A new study by researcher Ros Clayton highlights
the long-term impact of Numeric’ s after-school maths programme, finding that it’ s not just about short-term improvements, but lasting academic success – right through to matric and beyond.
The study, which looked at key academic milestones like matric pass rates, Bachelor’ s pass rates, subject selection, and dropout rates, provides solid data on how Numeric’ s approach works. By combining a 2013 randomised control trial( RCT) with a larger 2014-2018 sample, it became clear to Clayton: Numeric learners are more likely to reach matric, pass their exams, and pursue higher-level maths and science subjects. The proof is in the numbers.
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