Maths in South Africa?

Question

My wife just told me that from next year children from grade 1 to 6 will spend half of their day learning Maths and English. I personally think it is a good thing, How does this compare to curriculums in other countries ?

Answer 1

It is a good thing. But there are some people that just dont "get" Maths and just are not good at maths. I dont think those kids should be forced into that. Rather nuture their other talents. . .

Answer 2

Hopefully they'll get good teachers for that, but I for one think other subjects are just as important, including mother tongues. If the Afrikaans and Zulu's of the world are left out, it might start big fights.

Answer 3

in many cases you can spend the whole day teaching math and you will still not get results..

You can't kick a dead donkey into action.

We have a shortage of engineers etc as most qualified people are leaving the country. Good Luck with that.