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Zenex Foundation

@zenexf

Independent South African grant maker: Advancing mathematics and language education

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linkhttp://www.zenexfoundation.org.za calendar_today16-08-2013 06:35:49

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Our CEO, gail campbell Gail Campbell is moderating a panel discussion between our guests: · Prof. Nosisi Feza from University of Venda · Dr Kim Porteus from University of Fort Hare · Prof. Nicky Roberts from Kelello Consulting · Mr Gary Powell from UCT #EarlyGradeMathematics

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“We need long-term teacher training and development programmes. Short courses, workshops, etc provide a good bases to work with. These evolve into TLC’s and more meaningful and sustainable interventions.” Mr. Gary Powell from UCT #EarlyGradeMathematics

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“When we speak of Mathematics as an abstract subject, all children can do it. Something happens as children grow up from birth to pre-school to grade R that affects their mathematical stimulation negatively as they progress.” Prof. Nosisi Feza, from University of Venda

“When we speak of Mathematics as an abstract subject, all children can do it. Something happens as children grow up from birth to pre-school to grade R that affects their mathematical stimulation negatively as they progress.” Prof. Nosisi Feza, from <a href="/Univenofficial/">University of Venda</a>
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“Teachers respond to workbooks and how they are designed. We need a better set of lenses around how workbooks translate into teacher practices. What is the strongest way that we can develop workbooks so that they enable teachers’ creativity?” Dr Kim Porteus from University of Fort Hare

“Teachers respond to workbooks and how they are designed. We need a better set of lenses around how workbooks translate into teacher practices. What is the strongest way that we can develop workbooks so that they enable teachers’ creativity?” Dr Kim Porteus  from <a href="/ufh1916/">University of Fort Hare</a>
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What's the one idea that you'd like to offer Zenex Foundation on issues that affect the state of #EarlyGradeMathematics Education in SA? Please share your ideas in the comments section below and help us #BuildingStrongFoundations and equip our Foundation Phase Learners to win.

What's the one idea that you'd like to offer Zenex Foundation on issues that affect the state of #EarlyGradeMathematics Education in SA? Please share your ideas in the comments section below and help us #BuildingStrongFoundations and equip our Foundation Phase Learners to win.
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As we wrap up, let’s continue to work together (teachers, parents & all stakeholders) to inspire a love for mathematics in our children and equip them with the skills and confidence to build a brighter future for South Africa. #EarlyGradeMathematics #BuildingStrongFoundations

As we wrap up, let’s continue to work together (teachers, parents &amp; all stakeholders) to inspire a love for mathematics in our children and equip them with the skills and confidence to build a brighter future for South Africa. 

#EarlyGradeMathematics #BuildingStrongFoundations
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Today, on International Day of Mathematics, we celebrate one of the most famous numbers in the world - π (Pi)! At the Zenex Foundation, we are reminded that learning mathematics can be engaging and fun, just like tucking into a good piece of pie. But results show that as a

Today, on International Day of Mathematics, we celebrate one of the most famous numbers in the world - π (Pi)!
At the Zenex Foundation, we are reminded that learning mathematics can be engaging and fun, just like tucking into a good piece of pie. But results show that as a
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Classroom libraries create daily opportunities for learners to read & learn. We’re pleased to have supported efforts that bring books into classrooms. Read more: World Book Day: In-class libraries a valuable learning tool | UCT News #ReadingMatters #ClassroomLibraries