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Make It Make Sense - More Learners Are Choosing Mathematics Literacy Over Pure Mathematics

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Across South Africa, a quiet but powerful shift is happening in classrooms: more and more learners are choosing Mathematical Literacy instead of pure Mathematics. On the surface, it looks like a practical decision—Maths Lit feels more accessible, more manageable, and less intimidating. But beneath that choice lies a bigger story about confidence, preparation, and opportunity.

Guest: Dr. Sizwe Nxasana - South African business executive, educator, and chartered accountant who was the former CEO of FirstRand Bank. Dr Nxasana was also the former chairperson of NSFAS and we are talking to him today, because he is an education philanthropist with a passion for mathematics.

22 Jun English South Africa Music · Comedy

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