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February 20, 2026 | Category: College of Education, Lead, Featured, Featured, Dept Mathematical education, Research news, Corporate

National leader in mathematics education aims to improve outcomes

Witnessing first-hand how learners struggle, not because of a lack of ability but because of how mathematics is taught and assessed, Prof Masilo France Machaba's research focus is on mathematics teaching and learning, with particular emphasis on conceptual understanding.

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July 29, 2025 | Category: Lead, Dept Mathematical education

Dr Terungwa James Age, to present his work: Ayatutu as a Framework for Mathematics Education: Integrating

Dr Terungwa James Age, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Unisa's College of Education within the Department of Mathematics Education is set to present his work on Ayatutu as a Framework for Mathematics Education: Integrating

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June 26, 2025 | Category: Lead, Dept Mathematical education

Professor France Machaba Addresses VUT Autumn Graduation Ceremony.

Professor France Machaba was the esteemed guest speaker at the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences Autumn Graduation Ceremony held on 7 April 2025 at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT).

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June 25, 2024 | Category: Lead, Dept Mathematical education

Meet the youngest NRF Y2-rated Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in South Africa

A trailblazer at 31, the College of Education's Prof Hlamulo Mbhiza holds a number of firsts and was also recipient of the 2023 Principal’s Award for Research Excellence.

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March 09, 2020 | Category: Lead, Dept Mathematical education

Harnessing the Leadership and Agency of Women in the Field of Mathematical Sciences

Prof Jojo Zingiswa was nominated Mathematics Union for the period 2017 till 2021. Faced with the challenge to create an association for Mathematics. She quickly identified the non-existence of a South African women’s forum in the area of Mathematics.

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October 10, 2018 | Category: Lead, Dept Mathematical education

A learner is like a maize field

CEDU Together Making Schools Better project members told staff and governing body members at Mnxe Primary School in the Eastern Cape that teachers and parents need to work together to sustain development through activities such as preparing the soil, planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting.

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