JONATHAN JANSEN | What a revolting idea! Expecting kids to do maths

... but the subject is much more than just figures or facts, it teaches critical thinking, problem solving, pattern spotting and other skills

22 September 2022 - 11:58

Across the country, pupils and parents are in revolt. Many want schools to drop the maths requirement in senior high school...

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