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The importance of maths and science in shaping one’s future Maths and science are often considered the two most difficult school subjects that are so often avoided by students, yet they can have a significant impact on what a learner can do when they leave school.
“Out of the 64 countries, South African learners in Grade 5 scored an average of 374 for mathematics, and 324 for science – far below the 400 basic threshold”
Cultivating a curiosity through maths and science Young people have a natural curiosity about the world around them. Learnings from maths and science ‘plant the seed’ in gaining an understanding of the order of things and how they work. These skills are honed on the education journey and applied in scenarios that go beyond the classroom, such as in the kitchen, garage, in nature and the rest of tangible reality. “Maths and science give learners more choice when it comes to applying to study at university,” says Prof Muronga. “Without them, they would not be eligible for programmes and apprenticeships in the fields of science, engineering and even commerce, as many higher education institutions place a strong emphasis on maths and science,” says Prof Muronga.
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“What many learners and parents fail to realise is that maths and science are enabling subjects that are a gateway to higher education and beyond,’’ says Prof Muronga. “They lay the foundation in applying knowledge when encountering complex principles competently in the school curriculum, at university and later on in life.”
While only 41% of Grade 9 mathematics learners demonstrated that they had acquired basic mathematical knowledge, and just 36% of learners in Grade 9 science learners had acquired basic science knowledge.
Maths is also beneficial in other areas including problem-solving, quantifying and interpreting data, the comprehension of text, debating, project management, and personal finance. Science and technology can cultivate creativity, observation, analytical research, and can also have an impact on society such as sustainability and environmental conservation.
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This mainly comes down to misconceptions and negative perceptions of maths and science, rather than one’s ability or aptitude for the subject. “Our youth are brought up to believe that maths and science are too difficult, that it has no real value in the real world and, therefore, they are not worth the effort,” says Prof Azwinndini Muronga, Executive Dean of Science at Nelson Mandela University.
The performances of learners in maths and science are well below par compared to other countries. Out of the 64 countries, South African learners in Grade 5 scored an average of 374 for mathematics, and 324 for science – far below the 400 basic threshold – despite being older than their counterparts.
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STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills are critical in today’s fast-paced world, but it is evident that learners in South Africa are showing less of an appetite for subjects like maths and science.
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BRESCIA HOUSE SCHOOL Top Achiever Just before the Matrics commenced their 2021 final exams, Brescia House School proudly awarded an honours blazer to Grade 12 pupil, Mutsa Mutevedzi.
Njabulo Sibiya Brescia House School Head Girl 2022 What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader? Getting to know girls in all grades better and being able to be someone they feel comfortable coming to, along with working with my grade to make the school maintains its inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages everyone to see their inner potential. Is there anything you would like to change at your school? I wish to just keep spreading a message of nurturing self-potential and of giving your best.
Mutsa Mutevedzi Mutsa achieved full colours in four disciplines: Academics, Drama, Debating and Oratory Skills, thereby earning the prestigious white blazer.
If you could be any superhero, who do you want to be and why? I would probably be the Black Panther. I love how every blow the hero takes is regenerated to charge the suit as a weapon to fight back. I also love the story of the Black Panther being that the mantle is passed through generations to the most worthy warrior to protect not just themselves, but their community.
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What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader? I am mostly looking forward to the opportunities that this position will present me with. Opportunity to not only grow as an individual while learning how to be an effective and memorable leader, but also to impact the lives of so many around me. Furthermore, I think being in this position will give me many skills and lessons on team work and leadership that I can take with me into adulthood.
What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader? I am excited to see how the people within our school grow and become more confident with the help of not only the head girl and deputy head girls, but with the whole Brescia House School Matric class of 2022.
If you could be any superhero, who do you want to be and why? I would want to be Iron Man, for I think he is a great example of the good someone can bring to the world if they use their gifts and genius to invent and aspire to help other people. Furthermore, he is also a great example of someone who loves and cares deeply, being ready to sacrifice anything to protect those he loves. On a regular Saturday, you will find me at… with…Most likely with my friends or family, either having lunch or going for a drive and singing in the car.
What will you message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders? My message of encouragement to my coleaders would be to know they were chosen for a reason, and that they are a going to be amazing leaders. I have already seen them in action in the years that have passed and how gracefully they have led amongst their peers. I am excited to see how well they will lead in the year ahead. Who is your role model? My role models are my mother and Pastor Steven Furtick. My mother is a leader herself in many aspects like at work, church along with at home. She has shown me the great strength found within a woman when she leans on God, and this is something I hope to carry for the rest of my life. Pastor Steven Furtick is the leading pastor of Elevation Church. He continues to speak of an inner power and purpose God has personally placed in every individual and made an impact in many people’s lives.
(Left to right) Lefa Tshabalala (Deputy Head Girl), Njabulo Sibiya (Head Girl) and Claire Andersen (Deputy Head Girl).
Who is your role model? I often look to different role models for various attributes that I aspire to obtain, but generally I can say that my parents are my main role models. Specifically my Dad, because I am in awe at how hard he has worked and how far he has come in his career to be at a point now that he can go and do so many wonderful things. I find his discipline and perseverance incredibly inspiring and I hope that I can achieve the same in my own career.
What do you love the most about your school? I particularly love the sisterhood at Brescia. From the first day I came to the school, I felt welcomed and ever since have felt like I am a part of a family.
What are your strengths and weaknesses? I would say that my strengths would be interacting with people, supporting people, and my commitment. My weaknesses would be my lack of time management. Is there anything you would like to change at your school? I would not necessarily like to change things at my school, but I would like to reinforce the newer systems or find new ways to go about existing things. What do you love the most about your school? I love the sense of sisterhood and companionship amongst the students, and even the teachers too. The idea that we all go through our struggles and successes together, which I feel truly represents that sense of team spirit and compassion for one another. We never let the tough times wear us down too much, and mostly, we never allow it to happen to our peers. It is incredible to see the amount of times Brescia students and staff members will check up on you and force you to take care of yourself when you are struggling.
What do you love the most about your school? The opportunities that it provides to the students, the quality of education and, most importantly, the people at our school. The students in my grade are supportive and kind people and are extremely excited for 2022, and the energy has spread to the younger grades, which has made us all more excited to be leading for the rest of this year and next year. If you could be any superhero, who do you want to be and why? Doctor Strange because his powers interest me a lot.
What will you message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders? We truly have got this! Our grade has a beautiful energy and relationship, and we can achieve amazing things. And to Njabulo and Claire, I am extremely excited and honored to be leading with you two. You two truly are beautiful people inside and out and I am excited to grow with each other and grow our school together. Who is your role model? My Mother.
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Congratulations on being selected as a leader at your school. What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader? I am mostly looking forward to the learning through the journey that I am about to walk. I am looking forward to inspiring my fellow students and future Fourways leader that they can achieve anything that they out their mind to. Is there anything you would like to change at your school?
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Yes, to name a few; I aim to create an inclusive and diverse school environment for all my fellow students. I aim to create culture that is unique to our school by showing mutual respect between students and staff. What do you love the most about your school?
If you could be any superhero, who do you want to be and why?
The people. Everyone who makes the institution. Everyone at our school that is a true Fourways Legend. We can be free and have opinions.
Iron Man – He is intelligent and fights for what he believes in.
What will you message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders? Focus on who you are and would rather impact that you would you rather do. Who is your role model? I don’t really have a role model. I just believe in myself and always push myself to be the best person I can achieve and work to the best of my abilities.
On a regular Saturday, you will find me at my house with my family. Who is your Hollywood celeb crush? Amandla Stenberg