39000 matriculants will write pure maths today

39 665 candidates will write Mathematics Paper 1 today.

There is an increase in the numbers of candidates who took pure Mathematics in this academic year. In 2020, 28 925 candidates wrote Mathematics and in 2021, 34 470 and this year there is a notable increase which is much appreciated.

READ | PHOTOS | National Teachers Awards

“The Department wishes that the majority of learners could choose this subject considering the impact it has in unlocking future economic spinoffs. To this end, the Department established the OR Tambo Mathematics, Science and Technology Academy to facilitate a conscious effort to increase the numbers of learners in these subjects as well as the pass rate,” said the Department.

READ MORE | Learner dies after stabbing incident at school

The Academy also offers in service training to teachers who are teaching these subjects in the Province. The Department takes this opportunity to extend best wishes to all candidates who will be writing Mathematics on Friday.

Related articles

Week one of the National Senior Certificate Examination a success

The Department of Education has reported a successful first week of the 2024 National Senior Certificate Examination. With no disturbances reported, the department extends heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to this achievement. Candidates are encouraged...

Grade 12 Preparatory Exams to start on Monday

The Grade 12 Class of 2024 will sit for the Preparatory Examinations starting on Monday, 19 August until 18 September, 2024. The Preparatory Examinations are written under similar conditions as the end of the year,...

UMP wins international award

The University of Mpumalanga Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (UMPCFERI) team was awarded the first price in the Health and Wellness category at the University Incubator Consortium (UNIIC) Ideathon. The ceremony took place from May...

25 Ehlanzeni TVET College students benefit from 4IR initiative

In order be a world-class institution that offers 4IR solutions in the Ehlanzeni region, the college believes in working with key stakeholders. Following the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Media, Information and...

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.