Theme:  Deepening the quality of mathematics teaching and learning

Mathematics is often used as a measure of the quality of our education system. When the wave of celebrating or decrying the matric passes or failures at the end of each year has passed, the focus is often redirected to the quality of passes. Academics and commentators deliberate on the quality of passes achieved, with mathematics often in the spotlight.

The introduction of the Annual National Assessments (ANAs) has added a further measure of scrutiny on the quality of teaching and learning mathematics in schools. The debate is no longer on the quality of Grade 12 results only but on the system as a whole.

From time to time international and regional tests are undertaken leading to a sustained questioning of the quality of mathematics teaching and learning in our schools.

At this 21st Annual National Congress, AMESA takes stock and reflects on strategies that could be used to address the issue of the quality of mathematics teaching and learning. Some of the questions Congress 2015 will be addressing are:
  • How are mathematics teachers trained?
  • What kinds of continuing professional development programmes are being offered to practicing mathematics teachers?
  • What mathematics is taught in schools?
  • What kinds of learner support materials are being used to assist teachers and learners?
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