Learners encouraged to take opportunity to improve maths skills
Local primary schools are urged to register in the annual Nestlé Nespray South African Mathematics Challenge from now until 5 March.
Mokgwathi Primary School in Mokgwathi village, Bolobedu won Top performing Quintile 1 school in the challenge last year.
According to the challenge organizers, it aims to improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills for learners in Grades 4 -7.
“Following a successful 2020 that saw over 1000 schools and +- 90 000 learners from all over the country participating in the challenge, this year the Nestlé Nespray South African Mathematics Challenge hopes schools will register as many learners as possible,” said the organisers in a statement.
Schools are encouraged to enter this fun and exciting way of learning mathematics in order to empower learners in Grades 4 – 7 to become independent, creative, and critical thinkers who are able to interpret and critically analyse everyday situations.
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The challenge which commenced in 1977 has contributed towards improving the quality of mathematics results for many primary schools.
The challenge is recognized as one of the best vehicles to promote the importance of Mathematics at primary school level and also endorsed by the Department of Basic Education as a national competition.
The participation will result in improving learner’s mathematical knowledge and understanding of problem-solving concepts.
For entries into the Nestlé Nespray South African Mathematics challenge, schools may email Thabo at ramaboeat@samf.ac.za or Patrick at rasehwetep@samf.ac.za to request an entry form.
The closing date is 5 March 2021.
