South Africa's Mathematics Education Crisis: Solutions with K2U's Greg Shapiro

Loading player...
In this interview with Radio Cape Pulpit, Greg Shapiro, the founder of K2U, sheds light on the critical state of mathematics education in South Africa. He reveals a staggering statistic: over one million children are leaving school each year without the math skills required for STEM subjects. Shapiro emphasizes that this crisis contributes significantly to a high youth unemployment rate, arguing that the country cannot survive without a skilled workforce.

Greg shares his personal story of academic struggle and credits a mentor for teaching him that mathematics is a language. This experience became the foundation for K2U, which stands for "Knowledge to Understanding." The company's unique, online-based method focuses on mastering five essential fundamentals, helping students catch up quickly and confidently.

K2U offers a free, non-obligatory diagnostic assessment to help parents determine their child's readiness for high school mathematics. The goal is to identify and fill learning gaps, which can often be resolved in a matter of months. Shapiro confidently states that with consistent effort—just 30 minutes a day—most students can achieve a distinction in Matric.

The interview also highlights the Bundi Foundation, a non-profit initiative by K2U to train tutors from financially challenged schools. By empowering young people with the skills to teach math, the foundation aims to bring about systemic change and provide much-needed opportunities in disadvantaged communities.
10 Sep English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

Other recent episodes

DR. RINA DE KLERK-WEYER - Self-Aanvaarding: Wees Vry om Jou Ware Self te Wees

Hoe stop jy die eindelose kritiek in jou kop en leer jy om jouself regtig te aanvaar? In hierdie insiggewende gesprek praat Dr. Rina oor die fundamentele rol van self-aanvaarding om gesonde verhoudings met jouself en ander te bou. Sy verduidelik hoekom dit noodsaaklik is om jou "swakpunte" as "groeiareas"…
29 Sep 16 min

Mirka Returns with 'Phoenix': A Nashville-Based Artist's Love Letter to South Africa

After a 12-year hiatus, South African-born, Nashville-based artist Mirka returns with her eighth studio album, 'Phoenix.' In this interview, she discusses the personal journey that led her away from and back to music, explaining the album's theme of resurrection and hope. Myrka shares the inspiring story behind her anthemic new…
26 Sep 14 min

From SA to the USA: Chané B's International Music Breakthrough

In this inspiring interview, South African artist Chané (now known professionally as Chané B) details her unexpected and successful two-month trip to the United States. What began as a church-connected visit to Florida evolved into a major music breakthrough, connecting her with a Dove Award-winning producer (Andy Anderson, who has…
19 Sep 12 min