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#FreshSqueeze | SA’s Grade 5 pupils rank last in maths, science - what could be the issue?

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South Africa's Grade 5 pupils rank last out of 59 countries in maths and science, with scores declining in both subjects. According to the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, the country’s Grade 9 students have, however, shown improvement, with maths scores rising by eight points from 389 in 2019 to 397. Complexion and Mpho Mashita talk to Education Expert, Phillip Hlatswayo about what could be causing this and how the Department of Basic Education can improve it.

5 Dec 2024 English South Africa Business · Arts

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